Web Summit Rio 2026: the brand guide
Web Summit Rio is the largest technology event in South America, the Latin American edition of the global Web Summit. The 2026 event runs four days at Riocentro in Rio de Janeiro, pulling 30,000+ founders, investors and global leaders into the region's biggest tech gathering. If your brand wants the Latin American market, this is the room. Here is what to expect.
What it is
Web Summit Rio brings the format of the world's largest tech conference to Latin America. Held at Riocentro in Rio de Janeiro, it gathers tens of thousands of international entrepreneurs, investors, media and leaders for four days of keynotes, startup exhibitions and investor meetings, with programming focused on LATAM market growth. It blends startup pitches with global debates on AI, Web3 and the future of technology, plus it carries the same Night Summit after-hours networking that defines the Lisbon flagship. For brands, it is the single best entry point to the South American tech ecosystem.
Why brands attend
It is the largest tech gathering in South America, so it is the fastest way into the LATAM market.
The investor and startup density makes it a fundraising and partnership engine for the region.
Programming is built around Latin American market growth, not generic global content.
It carries the Web Summit brand and format, which pulls genuinely global attendees to Rio.
Who should go
- Startups targeting or scaling in Latin America.
- Investors focused on the LATAM tech market.
- Global brands entering South America.
- Media and tech leaders building regional connections.
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When is Web Summit Rio 2026?
Web Summit Rio 2026 runs from 8 to 11 June 2026 at Riocentro in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
How big is Web Summit Rio?
Web Summit Rio is the largest technology event in South America, drawing more than 30,000 attendees including founders, investors, media and global leaders.
What is Web Summit Rio for?
It is the Latin American edition of Web Summit, focused on LATAM market growth. It blends startup pitches, investor meetings and global debates on AI, Web3 and the future of technology.
Who should attend Web Summit Rio?
Startups targeting Latin America, investors focused on the region, global brands entering South America, plus media and tech leaders building regional connections.