O Web Summit Rio is one of the largest technology and innovation events in the world, taking place for the first time in Latin America, in Rio de Janeiro, between May 1 and 4. The event will bring together more than 500 investors, 750 startups and 20,000 people at Riocentro.
In this article we will talk about the history of the event, its importance, and who will be attending, as well as giving a suggested program for those interested in topics such as data, e-sports, artificial intelligence, and information security.
The Web Summit has been held annually since 2009, taking place in its first five years in Dublin, Ireland. In 2015, the event moved to Lisbon, Portugal. After two editions, Web Summit announced a partnership with the Portuguese government, which guarantees the conference in the country until the year 2028.
The Web Summit is considered one of the world's leading events for the digital market, technology and startups, connecting CEOs, investors, politicians, content creators and media to discuss trends and innovation. In 2023, with the event's expansion, Rio de Janeiro will become a hub for discussion on technology-related topics.
Some of the top companies present are Unilever, Microsoft, IBM, Siemens, Amazon, Nestlé, Forbes, Visa, Canon and Philips. The trend companies most in demand by participants include Itaú, Banco do Brasil, Sebrae, KPMG, Oracle, Icatu Seguros, EDP Brasil, Grupo Boticário, Banco BV, Carrefour, Claro Brazil, PayPal, AWS, Magalu, Embraer and Petrobras.
Levva, a Brazilian technology company, will also participate in the event after having marked its presence in the 2021 and 2022 editions in Lisbon.
Speakers include such personalities as:
David VélezFounder & CEO Nubank
Gabriel BragaCo-founder & CEO QuintoAndar
Catherine PowellGlobal Head of HostingAirbnb
Nik StoronskyFounder & CEORevolut
Luiza TrajanoChairpersonMagazine Luiza
Luciano HuckPresenterGlobo
Mariana Ramos DiasCo-founder & CEOGupy
Thomas DohmkeCEOGitHub
Cassie KozyrkovChief Decision ScientistGoogle
Howard WrightVP & Global Head of StartupsAmazon Web Services
Get to know all the speakers at the Web Summit Rio 2023 by clicking here.
Levva is confirmed presence in the largest event of technology and innovation in the world. We are a technology company, specialized in developing digital solutions that enhance the results of our customers. We act as technology partners of large companies such as NC Group, Ticket, Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras, Ambev and many other giants.
We are strong in Data & AnalyticsSoftware Development, Business Agility, UX Design and Information Security. Here, we have our own e-Sports championship, RIVVALS: engagement, fun, and rivalry. RIVVALS is one of the great deliverables of the company culture. It allows people from different projects to create genuine connections and a lot of good humor.
Among the main themes discussed in the lectures at the Web Summit Rio 2023 are data, e-sportsartificial intelligence and cybersecurity. We have prepared some programming tips for those passionate about technology and innovation, all with speakers who are references in their professions.
Spoiler: Ready for a lively evening with happy hour and connections with professionals from major companies around the world? The opening night promises to bring a lot of fun, entertainment, and preparation for the world's largest technology event.
16:00 - 20:00 | Opening Night
11:00- 11:45 | How to build a thriving ecosystem for the tech communityMarc Penzel (Genome)
11:15 - 11:35 | Going global: How to take on new frontiersJuan Pablo Ortega (Yuno), Mada Seghete (Branch), Dileep Thazhmon (jeeves), Harry McCracken (Fast Company)
11:30 - 11:45 | Connecting lives through technologyChristin Gebera (Telefônica Brasil)
11:45 - 12:05 | How AI is going to scale your organizationBruno Guicardi (CI&T), Alexandre Winetzki (Woopi), Fabiane Ziolla Menezes (The Brazilian Report)
12:20 - 12:40 | E-Sports in Brazil: How it all beganNicolle Merh (Black Dragons), Bruno "PlayHard" Bittencourt (Loud)
15:00 - 15:20 | Future trends driving global innovationsRicardo Al Makul (KES)
15:00 - 15:45 | The future of work in an AI-worldBruno Guicardi (CI&T)
11:20 - 11:40 | How secure is your data, really?Jeff Shiner (1Password), Brittany Kaiser (own Your Data), JD Durkin (The Street)
12:05 - 12:30 | How can startups effectively manage the SaaS products They use?Don Muir (Arc), Bianca Martinelli (Alexia Ventures), Rhett Power (Forbes)
14:20 - 14:50 | Investing in emerging technologiesItxaso del Palacio (Notion), Miryam Lazarte (LatAm Startups), Patrick Arippol (Alexia Ventures)
15:10 - 15:30 | The next 10 Years of developer AIThomas Dohmke (GitHub), Pedro Doria (Meio)
15:50 - 16:15 | E-sports in Brazil: A sleeping giantNicolle Merhy (Black Dragons), Bruno "PlayHadr" Bittercourt (Loud), Roberta Coelha (MIBR), Luiz Gustavo Pacete de Lima
15:50 - 16:10 | How to build aworld-class engineering teamMichael Mac-Vicar (Wildlife Studios)
16:40 - 17:00 | IA: Future or fear?Sarah Al-Hussaini (Ultimate), Aline Oliveira (traive), Gustavo Ribeiro (The Brazilian Report)
11:45 - 12:10 | How to make products that people loveMikayel Vardanyan (Picsart), Erika Palomino (MAM Rio), Mathias Schilling (Headline), Larry Madowo (CNN International)
12:40 - 13:05 | How to change the world, one startup ate the timeTony Jamous (Oyster HR), Fabio Carrara (Solfácil)
13:05 - 13:30 | The future of product designSonny Vu (Alabaster), Juliana Causin (Época Negócios)
14:30 - 15:00 | Investing in women makes for good businessGabriela Estrada (Vexi), Miryam Lazarte (LatAm Startups), Gina Gotthilf (Latitud)
15:00 - 15:45 | IoT and the future of logisticsParker Treacy (Cobli)
15:40 - 16:05 | Do founders make good CEOs?Thibaund Lecuyer (Loggi), Edith Harbaugh (LaunchDarkly), Robson Privado (MadeiraMadeira), Sandra Boccia
16:05 - 16:25 | Where does design go from here?Felipe Rocha (Porto Rocha), Leo Porto (Porto Rocha)
Web Summit is the World Cup of technology. Soon, we will bring you more content with insights about what happened at the event. In the meantime, how about reading our articles about Web Summit Lisbon 2022 - a e two?
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