Web Summit Talks & Presentations

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Films Will Exist in Formats We Can't Yet Imagine

Explore the future of film with William Sargent of Framestore, discussing innovative formats and groundbreaking special effects that will shape the cinematic landscape in ways yet to be imagined.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Designing Security and Safety for Billions

Facebook's CSO explores privacy challenges, safety-oriented engineering, and innovative security measures for protecting billions of users in the digital age.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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What Place Do Ethics and Values Have in Technology

Exploring the intersection of ethics and technology through a panel discussion on balancing success with positive impact, moral responsibility, and addressing societal challenges.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Is Anybody Investing Anymore?

Venture capital experts discuss the decline in tech startup investments, exploring causes and implications for the industry's future amid growing caution in the market.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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IPO Secrets

Insights from Square and Twilio executives on their successful IPOs during a quiet market period, discussing strategies, challenges, and reasons for going public.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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The Age of Knowledge

Explore the profound transition to the age of knowledge, its impact on scarcity, and the emerging knowledge loop with insights from a leading VC.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Europe's Tech Scene - Second Best?

Explore the challenges and potential of Europe's tech ecosystem with industry leaders, discussing cross-country synergies and post-Brexit implications.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Bots - What Are They Good For?

Explore the role of bots in messenger apps with Facebook's VP and Leade.rs CEO. Learn how chatbots improve user experience and benefit businesses in this insightful discussion.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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The Benefits of Technology Are Worth Sacrificing Our Privacy For

Experts debate the trade-off between technological advancement and privacy, exploring how much we should sacrifice for innovation in this thought-provoking panel discussion.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Do Footballers Make Good Entrepreneurs?

Legendary footballers Luis Figo and Ronaldinho discuss transitioning from sports to business, exploring how their competitive spirit and skills translate to entrepreneurship and investments.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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The Future of Media, Entertainment & Investing

Explore the future of media consumption, platforms, and screens with industry leaders discussing evolving roles of creators, distributors, and investors in entertainment.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Every Country Will Be Digital

Digital transition's impact on countries and companies: adapt or perish. Insights on government support, political implications, and mass digitization from industry leaders.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Government and Entrepreneurs - A Marriage Made in Hell?

Exploring the complex relationship between government and startups, discussing challenges, potential solutions, and the role of policies in fostering innovation and global business growth.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Roadblocks to Autonomous Driving

Exploring the gradual transition to autonomous vehicles, discussing challenges and milestones in the journey towards self-driving cars in future cities.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Ten Years from Now

Facebook's CTO discusses the company's ambitious 10-year plan, exploring future technologies and innovations that will shape social connectivity and digital experiences in the coming decade.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk