Web Summit to reopen in Lisbon on Thursday

  • ECO News
  • 12:24

Web Summit will resume for its final day in Lisbon on Thursday after a weather-related shutdown, restoring a major international tech event that draws about 70,000 visitors.

Web Summit will reopen in Lisbon on Thursday for the final day of the event, after suspending activities on Wednesday because of severe weather linked to storm Charles. The decision matters for international attendees and companies because the conference brings together about 70,000 visitors from 160 countries in the Portuguese capital.

The confirmation came from Web Summit founder and chief executive Paddy Cosgrave, who said on X that the event was “officially back”. He said Thursday would be “the busiest Thursday ever”, with more speakers and meetings than before, including many sessions rescheduled after Wednesday’s cancellation.

Cosgrave also said participants should keep checking the programme during Wednesday, as further updates could still be announced.

Late on Tuesday, the organisers said they would follow recommendations from the government and authorities and close the event for Wednesday. Lisbon district was placed under a red weather warning for strong wind and rain, according to Portugal’s weather agency IPMA.

Originally published at Eco.pt