Web Summit Rio 2025 joins the prestigious lineup of international Web Summit events, including those in Lisbon, Toronto (Collision), and Hong Kong (RISE). Following the success of Web Summit Rio 2024, which brought together over 34,000 attendees, 500+ speakers, and 1,000+ startups, the 2025 edition promises unparalleled networking opportunities for startups to connect with leading investors and industry experts on the global stage.

In 2024, the Swissnex team gave the 11 participating Swiss startups an unforgettable experience and contributed to positioning Switzerland as an innovation destination at one of the world’s most important tech conferences. Committed to consistently redefining the tech industry, Swissnex has once again mobilized all resources to bring high-level startups under the roof of the swisstech Pavilion to meet Latin America’s most prominent players and unlock a new gigantic market.

This year, from April 27-30, 2025, the Web Summit returns to Rio de Janeiro for another epic event. It will bring together over 35,000 attendees, 500+ investors, 500 journalists, 400 speakers, 200 partners, and 1000+ startups, including 10 Swiss tech-driven innovators looking to shape a sustainable future. 

SERVICES & COSTS:

Being part of the swisstech pavilion includes:

• Three Web Summit passes, valid for the duration of the three-day event for you and your team
• Startups concentrate on networking, pitches, activation, and development of new partnerships and customer relations  – we organize your participation.
• In-depth and tailor-made preparation phase with consultancies (online) about market intelligence, business culture, and the identification of potential partners and clients
• Clear identification by the Swiss design – the SWISS identity has long been widely recognized as a symbol of high quality in Brazil.
• An attractive stand design to create an inviting atmosphere
• Use of the dynamic networking area for your customer meetings with screens to visualize your innovation
• Designated pitch sessions on the stage of the swisstech Pavilion
• Active participation through pitches and roundtable discussions within side events organized by Swissnex in Brazil
• Starring in the event after movie organized by Swissnex in Brazil
• Branding on-site and in all online communication of Swissnex in Brazil
• Post-event follow-up and continued support from Swissnex in Brazil
• Incl. Web Summit Startup Activation
  • Extra Exhibition space outside the swisstech pavilion
  • Opportunity to apply for Web Summit’s world-renowned PITCH competition and Startup Showcase.
  • Access to other startup activations
  • Company branding and profile feature on the Web Summit website and within the mobile application.
  • Access to the Web Summit mobile and web apps to build connections before (and during) the event and to curate your schedule.
  • Startup success manager from Web Summit to help with preparations during pre-event
  • Exclusive Startup Lounge access for all three days

Cost for Alpha Startups (early stage): CHF 2.000,00 

Cost for Beta Startups (> US$1 million in investments): CHF 2.200,00
Admission by Swissnex in Brazil and Web Summit. Eligibility is based on maturity level, business model, social/environmental impact, and business potential for the Brazilian market.

Please contact our Innovation & Startups Program Managers for clarifications or book a meeting directly through this LINK!

The CEO of Web Summit says: “South American tech is on fire, and Brazil is probably the hottest startup country in the world right now. It’s time South America had its global gathering of the tech community. And we think there’s no better city to host it than Rio.”

Brazil is a market of 212.6 million people and the 8th most powerful economy in the world. Its dimensions are continental, and its natural resources are rich and diverse.

 As of 2023, the country is estimated to have around 14,000 startups, making it the largest startup ecosystem in Latin America, with venture capital investments reaching over $15 billion in 2022, reflecting a significant growth trajectory. In the first half of 2023, investment in Brazilian startups showed resilience despite global economic challenges, amounting to approximately $5 billion. The Brazilian ICT sector continues to thrive – driven by innovations in fintech, healthtech, and e-commerce. 

For more country information, click HERE.

Brazil has long offered countless business opportunities for Swiss startups, and Web Summit Rio 2025 will provide an unprecedented chance to scale or validate your technology in a giant market.