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What makes Web Summit different in terms of networking opportunities?
What makes Web Summit different in terms of networking opportunities?
Web Summit is all about meaningful connections and building meaningful communities. We run the world’s largest technology events, connecting people and ideas that change the world.
Web Summit events – Web Summit in Lisbon, Web Summit Rio in South America, Web Summit Vancouver (formerly Collision in Toronto) in North America, RISE in Asia, and Web Summit Qatar in the Middle East – have gathered half a million people since Web Summit’s beginnings as a 150-person conference in Dublin in 2009.
In the words of KPMG, "In three days, we made new contacts and collected solid leads that convert into valuable business relationships."
Whether you’re on or off stage, Web Summit provides plenty of opportunities to network and forge meaningful connections. Discover how we help you make that happen below…
Networking with the Web Summit web and mobile apps
Networking with the Web Summit web and mobile apps
I want to connect with fellow speakers and attendees at Web Summit. What’s the best way to do this?
I want to connect with fellow speakers and attendees at Web Summit. What’s the best way to do this?
The Web Summit web and mobile apps let you connect with attendees, set up meetings and discover a selection of curated and intimate community gatherings called ‘Meetups’.
How do I schedule meetings on the web app?
How do I schedule meetings on the web app?
Here's how to do it:
Log in to the Web Summit web app with your email address and complete your profile.
Click the ‘Discovery’ tab.
Search and filter attendees or companies by ticket type, industry, country and much more.
Click on the profile of the attendee you wish to meet.
Click 'Meet', select a location for the meeting, pick a date and suggested time, and give a short personal introduction or description about why you want to connect.
Hit the 'Send request' button, and your request is sent!
Notes:
Requestees will see their meeting requests under the 'Invitations' tab. Once they accept, the meeting will be added to 'My schedule' on the web and mobile apps. If the meeting time slot isn't suitable, the requestee can propose a new time to meet with you.
Attendees can only request meetings with you once you’ve completed your profile.
Check the ‘Invitations’ tab on the web app to see if anyone has requested meetings with you.
Where do meetings take place?
Where do meetings take place?
Depending on the ticket type of the requestee and their access at the event, different meeting locations will be shown as options. If you are meeting with another speaker, you can use one of our speaker meeting rooms in the Speaker Lounge.
Meetups
Meetups
What are ‘Meetups’?
What are ‘Meetups’?
'Meetups' are a chance to meet new people and make new connections in informal settings during Web Summit – day and night. We’ll make sure you’re invited to some that we think you’ll enjoy.
You'll find the Meetups you're invited to on the Web Summit app home screen. We'll take the lead and invite you to those we think you'll enjoy, based on where you're from, your interests, your industry, and your community – basically, whatever you've highlighted about yourself when completing your app profile!
You'll find the complete list of Meetups on the app's main page closer to the event. If there are any Meetups you are not invited to but wish to attend, feel free to show up – if there is space, you can join!
Interested in hosting a Meetup? You can read more here.
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