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Web Summit Rio 2026 will take place June 8–11, 2026, at the Riocentro convention center, bringing together global tech companies, startups, investors, executives, and content creators. Tech leaders OpenAI, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Notion have been announced as official partners for this year’s edition.
In addition to official partner companies, the summit will feature exhibitors and speakers spanning diverse sectors of the economy and technology landscape. Confirmed participating companies on the agenda include Google, IBM, Dell, Replit, and Itaú.
According to organizers, executives from major international corporations will participate in keynotes and panel discussions alongside representatives from brands and organizations spanning technology, media, artificial intelligence, business, innovation, sustainability, and entertainment. Confirmed speakers include representatives from Spotify, NVIDIA, BYD, L’Oréal, the United Nations, Adobe, Snowflake, PepsiCo, Heineken, Andreessen Horowitz, Meta, YouTube, and TikTok.
The program also features prominent figures from Brazilian sports. Announced guests include Olympic gymnast Rebeca Andrade, former soccer player Denílson de Oliveira, sports executive Aline Pellegrino, triathlete Fernanda Keller, and skateboarder Sandro Dias.
Beyond panels and keynote presentations, the summit will host interactive masterclasses focused on career development, business strategy, and technology. These hands-on workshops will be led by companies such as Amazon Web Services, Replit, Embraer, Notion, and Google.
Web Summit Rio is positioned by organizers as a premier platform for startup founders, venture capitalists, creators, and professionals driving Latin America’s innovation ecosystem. The gathering aims to foster networking, facilitate strategic partnerships, and drive debate on emerging market and technology trends.
The 2026 edition will once again be hosted at Riocentro, a major convention center in Rio de Janeiro’s West Zone that regularly accommodates large-scale international expos and conferences.
