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Paddy Cosgrave says there are 'good conversations' about the future of Web Summit in Lisbon, but 2029 is still a long way off

Web Summit CEO Paddy Cosgrave stated that discussions regarding the event's future in Lisbon beyond the current contract (which ends in 2028) are ongoing, but declined to provide details. The 2026 edition of the event is expected to host 70,000 participants in Lisbon between 9 November and 12 November.

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If you live in Lisbon, expect significant city-wide crowding, potential transit congestion, and high demand for accommodation during the Web Summit, which runs from 9 November to 12 November.

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