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Web Summit's Paddy Cosgrave said that Dublin is an important part of the company's DNA

Web Summit firm to hire 40 new staff this year

The company behind the Web Summit is to take on 40 extra staff this year to support its expansion, including a manager to handle communications with the Government.

Business • 25 Apr 17

This year's Web Summit took place in Lisbon, Portugal

Web Summit no longer needs to justify Lisbon move

Over a year ago, there was a level of consternation when Web Summit announced it was moving on, quitting Dublin, heading for a new home.

Analysis and Comment • 13 Nov 16

The summit also said that 67,000 unique devices connected to the wifi system this year

Lisbon could be home to Web Summit for five years

The Web Summit could stay in Lisbon for up to five years, two years more than previously thought.

News • 10 Nov 16

The founder & CEO of Web Summit, Paddy Cosgrave (C-R), accompanied by other participants during the Nasdaq Bell opening ceremony at the Web Summit in Lisbon

Shock and disbelief at Web Summit over Trump win

The election of Donald Trump was greeted with shock, disbelief and some anger by many of the tech industry delegates attending Web Summit in Lisbon.

Technology • 10 Nov 16

Web Summit has attracted senior figures in technology

Wifi woes hit Web Summit opening in Lisbon

More than 72,000 people are expected to attend the Web Summit in Lisbon over the next three days.

News • 08 Nov 16

53,000 registered ticket holders are expected to come to the main event

Wi-FI problems rear head at Web Summit in Lisbon

The Web Summit began its stay in Lisbon tonight with a glitzy opening ceremony attended by a capacity crowd of 15,000 at the Meo arena and 3,000 more watching outside.

News • 07 Nov 16

Web Summit is hosting its first conference in India next week, which is expected to attract around 5,000 attendees

Web Summit to add 100 new jobs in 2016

The company behind Web Summit is to grow its workforce by 100 over the coming year.

Business • 17 Feb 16

Oculus founder Palmer Luckey says there is a future in virtual reality

Oculus says Facebook deal good for the company

The founder of Oculus has said the company’s $2 billion takeover by Facebook last year has enabled the virtual reality headset maker to expand its business and make decisions that are right for the technology.

Business • 03 Nov 15

Paddy Cosgrave said the event needs a bigger home

'Frustration' behind Web Summit founder's comments

Web Summit co-founder Daire Hickey has said that comments made by Paddy Cosgrave earlier today were borne out of "some frustration".

News • 04 Nov 15

This year's Web Summit begins in Dublin's RDS tomorrow

Department raised concerns about Web Summit move

The Department of Foreign Affairs warned the IDA in May that if the Web Summit pulled out of Dublin it would be "extremely damaging" for Ireland and for the work of the IDA.

News • 02 Nov 15

Paschal Donohoe defended the Government's handling of the web summit

Donohoe defends Govt engagement with Web Summit

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Paschal Donohoe has said engagement did take place and efforts were made by the Department of the Taoiseach to keep the Web Summit in Ireland.

News • 16 Oct 15

Web Summit 2015 take places at the RDS in Dublin between November 3-5

Talks on moving Web Summit out of Ireland

The organisers of the Web Summit have said negotiations are continuing with a number of European cities about the possibility of moving the tech conference out of Ireland next year.

Business • 09 Sep 15

Oculus Rift has obvious gaming - and even medical - applications, but it good end up being used in many other areas

Iribe says Oculus is virtually there

The Rift is only a matter of months from release, but Niall Kitson asks 'what will it be used for?'

Business • 07 Nov 14

Actress and activist Eva Longoria in conversation with Jemima Khan on the centre stage at the summit

RDS defends venue for future web summits

Michael Duffy, CEO of the RDS in Dublin, has defended the venue as a location for next year's web summit after problems with wifi at the venue this week.

News • 07 Nov 14

Peter Thiel said he believes it is generally a good time to invest in technology

Tech guru: Ireland should not chase 'Silicon' tag

One of the world’s most successful tech figures has said tech start-ups should run away from trends and Ireland should not chase the label "Silicon Valley of Europe".

News • 05 Nov 14

More than 20,000 people from over 100 countries are attending the Web Summit

SurveyMonkey plans to grow Irish presence

The founder and chief executive of online survey company SurveyMonkey has said the company plans to grow its presence in Ireland despite the phasing out of the Double Irish tax loophole.

News • 05 Nov 14