International trade show · Lisbon
Your stand at Web Summit 2026
Every November, Web Summit draws more than 70,000 participants from over 160 countries to Lisbon: startups, investors and large tech groups. Exhibition spaces are compact and the flow is constant: your stand must be instantly readable and good for meeting people.
- Next edition
- 9 to 12 November 2026
- Venue
- MEO Arena and FIL, Lisbon (Portugal)
- Frequency
- Every year, in November
- Visitors
- Startups, investors, tech executives and media from all over the world
Next edition
Web Summit 2026
9 to 12 November 2026 · MEO Arena and FIL, Lisbon (Portugal)
in 5 weeks Time to get started
5 weeks left: still possible with a tight schedule or a premium modular stand. Contact us quickly.
Dates checked on 25 September 2026 on the official website, organised by Web Summit. Rockstar Event is not the organiser of this show.
Free timeline
Exhibiting at Web Summit 2026?
Get your personalised timeline: every deadline, from design to build-up, calculated from the show dates.
Sent! Your timeline is on its way by email. Here are the key steps:
- 11 May 2026 Brief, budget and booking your space with the organiser (start now)
- 20 July 2026 Design kick-off: latest recommended date for a custom stand (start now)
- 17 August 2026 3D design sign-off and technical file sent to the organiser (start now)
- 31 August 2026 Technical orders (power, rigging, internet, badges) before the organiser’s deadlines (start now)
- 14 September 2026 Stand fabrication in our workshop (start now)
- 19 October 2026 Pre-assembly, quality control, printed and digital content ready
- 6 November 2026 On-site build-up by our crews
- 9 November 2026 Show opens
- 13 November 2026 Breakdown, then storage of your stand for the next edition
The challenges
Making your stand a success at Web Summit
Our advice
Aim for efficiency: a strong visual readable from a distance, a one-sentence pitch and a simple way to capture contacts. For partners, a meeting area and an event in town extend the presence.
- 01Getting noticed on often compact spaces
- 02Turning a huge flow of visitors into qualified contacts
- 03Balancing brand presence, conferences and events in town
Turnkey
From 3D to breakdown, in Lisbon.
We know the technical rules and constraints of MEO Arena and FIL, Lisbon (Portugal). You deal with one English-speaking contact, from first brief to breakdown.
- Analysis of your location and hall visitor flows
- Creative concept and photorealistic 3D renderings
- Technical file and paperwork with the Web Summit organiser
- Fabrication in our workshop and pre-assembly
- Transport, build-up and breakdown by our own crews
- Storage and reuse for the next edition
Formats we build
Custom buildPremium modularEco-designedImmersiveGroup pavilion
Projects
Projects that speak for us
FAQ
Your questions, answered.
When is Web Summit 2026?
Web Summit 2026 takes place from 9 to 12 November 2026 (MEO Arena and FIL, Lisbon (Portugal)). Dates checked on the organiser’s official website on 25 September 2026.
How much does a stand at Web Summit cost?
Design, build, installation and dismantling included, allow €5k to €10k excl. VAT for a 6 m² stand, €10k to €25k excl. VAT for a 18 m² stand and €17k to €48k excl. VAT for a 36 m² stand. Floor space, charged per m² by the organiser, and its technical services (electricity, rigging) come on top.
Can you build a compact stand for Web Summit?
Yes. We design compact, light stands that are quick to build and keep a strong impact despite the small space.
Do you also organise events around Web Summit?
Yes. Client evening, investor breakfast or launch: we can organise an event in town alongside your stand.
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