Event goals

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The best way to take full advantage of the event is to prepare and do your due diligence.

Make sure you have a plan and know what you’re hoping to achieve on your exhibition day, as well as during the rest of the event.

Start by gathering your team and deciding what you want to achieve by attending Web Summit. Are you interested in onstage content? Would you prefer intimate discussions like Mentor Hours, or hands-on Masterclasses to tackle specific startup challenges? Make a plan.

Consider dividing up your team to conquer talks, the exhibition floor and general networking. Separating your team and being as proactive as possible on the floor will invariably increase your chances of bumping into someone interesting.

Funding

Web Summit is a great place for startups to connect with investors.

Investor to Startup Meetings: Use the Web Summit platform to accept meeting requests received from attending investors.
Mentor Hours: Mentor Hours is a series of pre-arranged, 45-minute group meetings between startups and the high-level attendees who have done it all before.
PITCH: Apply to compete on stage. Even if you don't win, the visibility often leads to investor interest.

Networking

With over 70,000 attendees, your next co-founder, advisor, or hire is likely in the room.

The Web Summit Platform: Filter attendees by interest and send personalized requests before the event even starts.
Meetups: Keep an eye on the schedule for sector-specific meetups (e.g., AI, Fintech, or Sustainability) to meet peers in your niche.
Night Summit: Don’t underestimate the power of "after-hours" networking. These informal settings are where the most authentic relationships are built.

Exposure

Maximise your brand’s voice among global media members and thousands of tech enthusiasts.

Startup Showcase: A dedicated spotlight to present your vision to a rotating audience of attendees and journalists.
40 Words: A stage activation where you have just 40 words to hook the audience.
Media Outreach: Use the attendee list to identify journalists and offer them a unique angle on your industry.

Find Customers

Web Summit is a hub for corporate innovation and international trade delegations.

B2B Matchmaking: Engage with corporate partners and international technology buyers who attend specifically to find new solutions.
Booth Strategy: When exhibiting, ensure you have a clear problem/solution message that stops potential customers in their tracks.
Startup Masterclasses: Attend sessions led by industry leaders to identify where your product fits into the current corporate pain points.

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