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Web Summit 2024, taking place from November 11-14 in Lisbon, is set to be a convergence of groundbreaking ideas, spotlighting trends across artificial intelligence (AI), sustainability, digital transformation, and startup investment.

Hosting over 70.000 attendees, including leaders from top global companies, policymakers, and innovators, the summit promises rich discussions on technology’s trajectory and its ethical and societal impact.

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Meet the Novable Team at the Web Summit 2024

🗓️ 12-14 November 2024
📍 Pavillion 1, stand PS304, next to Stage 3 with hub.brussels.

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AI will dominate conversations, focusing on its wide-reaching applications, from generative AI models to enterprise solutions. Talks are expected to cover the transformative potential and ethical implications of AI, with industry experts addressing issues like data privacy, bias, job displacement, and AI’s role in digital security. As AI technologies become integrated into everyday business and life, Web Summit will also focus on how policymakers and businesses can create responsible, human-centred frameworks for AI deployment.

Key sessions include:

• Ethics and regulation: exploring AI’s governance, particularly in Europe, as regions push for regulations that ensure AI benefits society.
• AI’s role in enterprise: highlighting how AI innovations can streamline operations and increase productivity across sectors like healthcare, finance, and retail.

Sustainability will be a core topic as tech’s role in combating climate change comes to the forefront. The New Energy Summit will cover advancements in clean energy tech and investment in green tech. Executives and sustainability experts will discuss how the tech industry can drive global sustainability initiatives and promote eco-conscious business practices. The summit will also focus on ESG strategies for businesses and investors, emphasising the shift towards green technology and sustainable models of operation.

Topics of focus include:

• Climate action through tech: showcasing how companies are developing solutions to reduce carbon footprints and drive eco-friendly transitions.
• Green financing: evaluating investment strategies in renewable energy and sustainable tech startups.

The Commerce Summit will dive into digital transformation, particularly within e-commerce and retail. Key sessions will analyse how businesses are adopting AI for hyper-personalised shopping experiences and driving mobile-first e-commerce to align with consumer demand for convenience and customisation. Sessions will also address digital identity, cybersecurity, and data governance in light of regulatory changes. Leaders in digital commerce will present insights into creating consumer-centric, responsible digital ecosystems​.

Highlights include:

• The rise of mobile-first commerce: examining how mobile technology is reshaping shopping habits and providing seamless customer journeys.
• Data-driven personalisation: discussing AI-driven personalisation that leverages data responsibly while adhering to privacy regulations.

Startup-focused events, such as the Growth Summit, will centre on emerging investment trends, particularly in high-growth areas like FinTech, health tech, and sustainable technology. With economic conditions affecting traditional funding sources, sessions will delve into how startups can pivot to sustainable scaling strategies. Investors and venture capitalists will share insights on adapting investment approaches in the current market and identifying promising opportunities within the global startup ecosystem.

Key discussions:

• Adapting to new investment climates: how the tech industry is adjusting funding strategies amidst economic shifts.
• Spotlighting health tech and FinTech: analysing investment potential in industries that leverage innovation for societal impact.

Web Summit 2024 will offer deep insights into the future of technology and its potential to drive sustainable, inclusive, and innovative solutions worldwide. By bringing together thought leaders across disciplines, the summit seeks to inspire actionable frameworks for a future that marries technological progress with ethical and environmental responsibility.