The tenth edition of Web Summit in Portugal opened at the MEO Arena and FIL pavilions in Lisbon, hosting roughly 70,000 attendees and more than 2,000 startups. This year's gathering places a heavy emphasis on robotics and physical artificial intelligence, including official stage appearances by Chinese-manufactured humanoid robots. Delegations from abroad have expanded significantly, with Brazil sending around 300 tech firms to pursue European capital.
Web Summit Opens in Lisbon Featuring Physical AI and Robotics
Monday, 9 November 2026AI summary
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