LVP in Web Summit 2023

24 November 2023

The highly anticipated Web Summit 2023 took place in Lisbon over the past week, as highlighted earlier in this article. This year's event had some unique features. Firstly, the new CEO Katherine Maher, who was previously the CEO of Wikipedia, brought a fresh perspective, emphasising collaboration across the spectrum of technological advancements—an objective she successfully achieved. 


According to Web Summit data, the event saw participation from 153 countries, boasting a total of 70,236 attendees, of which 43% were women. Noteworthy figures included 321 partners, 2,129 media representatives, 806 speakers, 2,608 startups, and 906 investors scouting for innovative concepts.


While artificial intelligence took centre stage as the primary theme, the event delved into various other subjects. Including social issues such as gender inequality and how technology can help reduce the gap, as well as employment status and dynamics. From a business perspective, topics such as whether AI should have more upstream governance and how AI can help in various fields of a company were also discussed.


The grand finale centred around the pivotal role of AI in addressing the combat climate crisis. Specifically in terms of cleaning and purifying oceans to save our planet. This issue is of utmost importance as it is one of the most urgent issues humanity faces.


LVP Advogados had a notable presence at the event, represented by two of our lawyers. Recognising the pervasive influence of technological innovations across industries, including the legal domain, we deemed it crucial to participate in Portugal's premier tech event. Technology not only enhances the efficiency of legal practices but also empowers administrative processes. Embracing technological advancements with an open mindset can significantly elevate the quality of services offered by any law firm.


Web Summit 2023 served as a strategic platform for LVP Advogados to cultivate partnerships and establish connections with diverse companies and startups. We take pride in our active engagement and attendance at this impactful event.


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