The second day of Web Summit, among the world's largest innovation conferences that brings together complete 70,000 attendees from additional than 150 countries, has been canceled.
The event, which is being held in Lisbon, from November 9 to 12, was canceled because of risks posed by Storm Charles, including elevated winds and tidal flooding, stated an emailed event update.
Read the email concerning the cancellation below:
Web Summit 2026Important event updateThe Government of Portugal has formally advised Web Summit that, because of the risks posed by Storm Charles, including tidal flooding, serious disruption to community transport and the effect of elevated winds on external structures, Day 2 of Web Summit should not obtain place. This follows discussions alongside the Portuguese Government, the National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority (ANEPC), and the Public Security Police (PSP).Web Summit volition of way regard the Government's direction, and accordingly, Day 2 (Wednesday, November 11th) volition not obtain place.The safety and safety of our attendees, personnel and contractors is continually our complete priority.Web Summit aims to continue alongside Day 3 (Thursday, November 12) as planned, following the passing of Storm Charles. We volition continue to activity closely alongside the applicable authorities and emergency services, detect conditions and provision additional updates as shortly as confirmed data becomes available.Web Summit volition communicate immediately alongside those impacted.— the Web Summit team
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