Travelling to Rio

Getting there

Arriving in Rio

Web Summit takes place in Rio from June 8-11, 2026. We recommend arriving in Rio on or before Sunday, June 7. 

The event begins at 8.30am on Tuesday, June 9, and will finish at 5pm on Thursday, June 11. 

On Sunday, June 7, you’ll be able to pre-register.  Our team will release more information about this closer to the event.

Visas 

Please be sure to check if you need a visa to enter Brazil. If you require a visa, we recommend applying as soon as you have secured your Web Summit Rio ticket. Keep in mind that this process will take some time. 

We do not liaise with the government of any country to provide visas. However, we are happy to provide a letter confirming your attendance at Web Summit Rio.

Please note: We are unable to refund any tickets on the basis of failure to secure a visa.

Letter of attendance 

If needed, we can provide each team member with a letter confirming their attendance in order to supplement their visa application. You can find more information here.

When you arrive

Registration

If you are in Rio before the event begins, we recommend that you pre-register. Our team will release more information about the registration areas shortly.

To register, you will need to download the official Web Summit Rio app, which will launch in the weeks before the event. Once logged in to the app, you can find your QR code by tapping the QR icon on the bottom bar and selecting ‘My code’. Your QR code and photo ID will be required to register and collect your accreditation. Attendees must collect their own accreditation. 

Please make sure all your ticket details are complete before registering at the venue.

Hotels

Rio is filled with many amazing hotels. Over the coming months, we will provide some recommendations below to help plan your stay in Rio. Stay tuned for more information.