Web summit

Held each year over two days, Dublin’s Web Summit is Europe’s largest tech conference

In 2012, some 200 international speakers and 3,000 delegates from over 50 countries attended the event. With increased attendance from 2011 when 1,500 delegates participated in the fledgling conference, the Dublin Web Summit continues to grow in relevance and importance. It is also helping to solidify Dublin’s place as Europe’s Internet capital. Speakers at the 2012 event included founders and senior executives from Skype, SmartThings, Gogobot, Jolicloud, PayPal, Mozilla, and other industry leaders.

From CEOs and founders of some of the world’s most important technology firms, including Skype, Twitter and YouTube, to small start-up businesses, the Dublin Web Summit is reinforcing the city’s place as an important and emerging player in Ireland and Europe’s technology sector.

The conference is an opportunity for potential investors and members of the public to learn about the latest products and services, as well as showcasing emerging technology and trends.

IIt offers a unique opportunity for investors to purchase products or finance ventures. From customers to financiers, buyers and service providers, the Web Summit is an unmatched opportunity for businesses to network, build partnerships, and promote themselves.

The agenda for the annual Dublin Web Summit features a combination of keynote speakers, moderated panels and workshops. In addition to a main stage with panel discussions and keynote speakers, the conference includes additional concurrent stages with dedicated themes within the technology sector. There were featured discussions from leaders in technology development and digital marketing, including founders, developers and senior executives from Livestream, Google, LivingSocial, Eventbrite, Facebook, Twitter, Mozilla, and many other leading technology companies.