The 2025 Web Summit, one of the world’s largest and most influential technology and innovation events, is underway in Lisbon, gathering global leaders, investors, and startups from over 160 countries to discuss the future of the digital economy, sustainability, artificial intelligence, and emerging trends in entrepreneurship. The event runs from November 10 to 13.

This year, the state of Piauí stands out with Brazil’s largest delegation at the event, composed of more than 100 business leaders and entrepreneurs, along with 34 startups (18 represented by Startup Piauí and 16 by Sebrae). The strong presence results from a joint initiative led by Investe Piauí, in collaboration with the Piauí Institute of Technology (PIT) and Sebrae, which coordinated strategic bilateral meetings with investors and representatives of Europe’s innovation ecosystem.

According to Victor Hugo Almeida, President of Investe Piauí, the state arrived at Web Summit ready to showcase its creative and technological potential to the world:

“Piauí comes to Lisbon with Brazil’s largest delegation, over 100 entrepreneurs supported by Investe Piauí, PIT, and Sebrae, participating in a solid agenda of knowledge sharing and global market connections,” he highlighted.

He added that the event serves as a platform to consolidate Piauí as a leading innovation hub in Brazil:

“Piauí has a major booth at the Web Summit to present itself to the world. We want to show that we deliver cutting-edge innovation and are ready to attract major technology companies and generate opportunities that will transform our state’s future.”

Throughout the event, the Piauí delegation is participating in panels, business rounds, and technical missions at Portugal’s innovation centers, thereby strengthening the internationalization of the state’s startup and technology ecosystem.