What is Web Summit?
Web Summit (formerly called Dublin Web Summit) is a massive technology conference that’s held annually in Dublin.
Founded in 2010, the event grew from a modest 200 seater lecture theatre in its first year to a 10,000 capacity event in 2013.
This year’s event, held at the RDS from November 4th-6th, is expected to host 20,000 people from more than 100 countries.
Who’s speaking?
Over 500 people are speaking at the event, from U2’s Bono to Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria; from Ryder Cup winning captain Paul McGinley to Ireland’s #8 Jamie Heaslip; from the founder of Dropbox, Drew Houston, to the founder & CEO of dating app Tinder, Sean Rad.
What’s the buzz on social media?
One day to go! Hope you didn't forget anything? Here's the essential checklist for #WebSummit. What did we miss?! pic.twitter.com/GUBI1EZ2Ze
— TwitterSummit (@TwitterSummit) November 3, 2014
Just arrived in Dublin? The weather is like this all the time #websummit pic.twitter.com/XwBYwYQqoR
— Web Summit (@WebSummitHQ) November 3, 2014
#Websummit bound? Here’s 8 types of geeks you might meet in #Dublin http://t.co/qjllgfWjMC @websummitHQ pic.twitter.com/NFZTHhDakI
— Visit Dublin (@VisitDublin) November 3, 2014
The first of almost 16,000 overseas @WebsummitHQ delegates have begun to arrive. #Welcome #Websummit #Fáilte pic.twitter.com/x2qJbP4Ufk
— Dublin Airport (@DublinAirport) November 2, 2014
Actress Eva Longoria is enjoying the sights of Dublin before her appearance tomorrow on Centre Stage, in conversation with Jemima Khan (Vanity Fair):
How do I get tickets?
Unfortunately tickets have been snapped up but the good news is that there's a livestream of the Centre Stage. Click here to watch it live.
How do I find out more?
Official website is www.websummit.net
