What is Web Summit in Lisbon?
Great question, and we’re happy to answer. In short, it’s the largest tech event globally, and this isn’t just our opinion—it’s backed by the Financial Times. This year, the summit attracted a record 71,033 attendees from over 100 countries. Additionally, there are more investors and startups than ever before.
“The sheer scale of this year’s event is extraordinary. The event space is at full capacity, and we’re welcoming more attendees, startups, speakers, and investors than ever before. We’re thrilled to be back at full capacity and look forward to continued growth in the coming years.” – Paddy Cosgrave, CEO, Web Summit
Whether you consider it ‘Glastonbury for geeks’ (according to The Guardian) or ‘the best tech conference on the planet’ (Forbes), one thing is clear—if you’re interested in the cryptosphere, this is one of the most sought-after events.
Web Summit by the Numbers
– 71,033 attendees from 160 countries
– 2,296 startups and 342 partners
– 1,050 speakers and over 2,000 media members
– 1,081 investors from 60 countries
– 30,000 female attendees and 34% female speakers
CryptoChipy Team Takes Front-Row Seats
CryptoChipy was one of the first ten to enter on opening night. All the photos below were taken from the media area in front of the main stage. As a media partner for the event, we’ll bring you coverage from a special press conference tomorrow, along with plenty of interesting seminars. Here’s a glimpse of the first day of Web Summit in Lisbon 2022 in photos.
Olena Zelenska, wife of Ukraine’s president, shared powerful images from Ukraine, highlighting the dire situation with some distressing visuals.
Changpeng Zhao from Binance, sporting yellow shoes to match his brand.
Antonio Costa Silva on stage, discussing why Lisbon is a top destination for digital nomads and entrepreneurs.
José Manuel Ramos-Horta, President of East Timor, sat in the front row, just in front of CryptoChipy Ltd.
Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska, Web Summit co-founder Paddy Cosgrave, the Portuguese Minister of Economy & Maritime Affairs, and Lisbon’s Mayor.
