A note on Wi-Fi networks

Our networks are carefully planned and designed to support the best experience that can be provided for everyone. Operating any Wi-Fi network at our event without explicit permission is strictly forbidden and against our T&Cs. Radio space (the air!) in the venue will be shared by everyone, and rogue networks directly interfere with that goal, disrupting everyone’s experience.

Security constraints:

• Hotspots or rogue networks of any kind are completely prohibited and against our T&Cs.

  • EG: Portable Hotspots, MiFi Devices, IoT Beacons, which provide WiFi capabilities

• The use of all external network hardware, such as wireless routers, switches, and access points, outside solutions provided by Web Summit, are strictly forbidden. The venue is actively monitored, and any unauthorized devices will be terminated if found.

• Devices connected to our general venue network cannot reach each other, only the internet.

Standard available networks

Venue Wi-Fi

An official event Wi-Fi network is provided for your internet connectivity needs, available to all attendees and throughout the entirety of the venue(s) except where stated otherwise.

Please review the following terms to ensure support for your devices:

Our Wi-Fi only operates on the 5 GHz band

• Meant for lightweight usage (email, browsing, instant messages, and low video streaming at 1080p)

• During peak times, you may experience delays due to network congestion

• Older devices may not be supported by the 5Ghz frequency band. Please review your hardware specification sheet or consult your technical team

Internet-enabled network cables

If you are planning on using a wired Ethernet cable at your stand during the event, it is required to let us know via your connectivity survey prior to September 19th. If the requirement of a cable is not specified via the survey, one will not be provided. Your connectivity survey will be sent to you directly by the Partner Success team. 

If a cable is required along with some additional Ethernet points, these can be purchased from our Web Summit partner store, upon completion of your connectivity survey. Please complete this survey providing details of your booth activation’s connectivity requirements.

If your activation requires Ethernet points, please review the following terms to ensure support for your devices:

Bandwidth

• shared with other wired points – over peak times, you may experience delays due to network congestion.

• by default, a single cable will be allocated a maximum speed of 10Mbps.

• dedicated bandwidth can be purchased on our partner store.

Device support

• Your Ethernet cable will have an RJ45 connector

If you require mobile devices for your activation, connect them to our event Wi-Fi or bring an RJ45 network adapter to use your Ethernet cable

Additional connectivity options

If you have additional connectivity needs, completing your connectivity survey is required. Once completed and reviewed, a member of the network team will contact you and discuss the best-suited option.

Which package is best for me?

Venue Wi-Fi

Allows for light usage such as browsing the internet, sending and receiving emails, and general 1080p YouTube streaming. Please be aware that during peak times, you may experience delays due to network congestion.

Ethernet cable, default bandwidth

This allows you to engage in steadier and more reliable internet usage, such as streaming video with a greater degree of reliability. The maximum speed by default is 10Mbps.

Complex requirements

Web Summit currently offers packages to cater to various circumstances and demonstrations.

If you have any complex requirements, concerns, or queries, please contact the Partner Success Team to discuss and complete your connectivity survey before September 19. If you do not have this form already, 

With knowledge of your requirements, we can better tailor a package to your needs to give you the best experience possible.

*Please note that bespoke solutions for connectivity are only available for 6mx4m activations and above.*