Web Summit extended its Spotlight Paraíba event through 2030. The Government of Paraíba announced the agreement on Thursday during Web Summit Lisboa 2026. The deal includes a forecast of R$20 million in investments for the 2027 to 2030 editions.
A two-day format
The next edition runs in March 2027 in João Pessoa. It will have two days of activities. Organizers plan to add roundtables, masterclasses, and more startups from the Northeast and other regions.
First Spotlight in Latin America
The first edition took place on March 20, 2026. It was the first Web Summit Spotlight in Latin America. The event drew about 1,000 registered participants.
Pitch winners
Three local startups won pitch places at Web Summit Rio 2026. The winners included healthtechs Sous Clinic and Wokibi, and IoT startup Lubit. The state says the Spotlight helps internationalize local companies.
The state will take 30 startups to Web Summit Doha in Qatar between January 31 and February 3, 2027. A selection edital will open soon and include 13 reserve places. Selected companies will receive support with airfare, exhibition space, and training.