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Brazil brings over 200 companies to Web Summit 2026

A delegation of approximately 200 Brazilian companies will attend Web Summit 2026 in Lisbon, centered around a 324-square-meter Brazil Pavilion at the MEO Arena. The agenda begins on 9 November with an internationalization seminar, followed on 10 November by an AI pitch competition and the announcement of 20 companies selected for the Lisbon Startup Incubation Program.

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If you plan to attend the Web Summit or move around the Parque das Nações area next week, expect increased activity and potential crowding near the MEO Arena.

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