Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen will also be present, taking part in a fireside chat on Europe’s technological sovereignty on Centre Stage on 10 November.
During our Masterclasses, EU digital policy experts will explain the opportunities to access and use data from connected products and the support available at EU level through the EU Data Act. They will also present the practical support available to AI professionals and businesses, including regulatory guidance, testing facilities, infrastructure, expertise, funding and tools.
A group of DigitalEU Ambassadors will also join us in Lisbon, creating content and sharing their perspectives from Web Summit.
Other Commission services and EU bodies will also be present with Masterclasses, panels, meetups and stands. You can find DG GROW at stand E415 and HaDEA at stand E418, both in Pavilion 4, and EuroHPC at stand E405.
Check out the agenda below to learn more about EU activities at this year’s Web Summit.
AGENDA
10 November
11:05-11:25 – Fireside chat with EVP Virkkunen
Has Europe’s tech moment arrived?
Europe has an ambition to become a global tech powerhouse, whilst also setting the rules for the digital economy. Can Europe build a technology ecosystem that competes with the US and China while establishing the right governance approach through its rules? In this talk the EU Commission's EVP Henna Virkkunen discusses the EU’s drive for tech sovereignty, from AI and cloud to chips and digital infrastructure, alongside its efforts to regulate the platforms and AI systems reshaping society.
12:00-12:45 – DG CONNECT Masterclass
Data spaces for SMEs: Turning shared data into value
How can Europe’s data spaces help your SMEs grow and innovate? Explore new opportunities to access and use data from connected products and learn about the support available at EU level.
11 November
12:10 – 12:30 – EUIPO Panel
The new financing frontier: How intellectual property unlocks capital.
This discussion will examine how IP-backed finance can help innovative companies access capital and scale their businesses.
14:30-15:15 – DG CONNECT Masterclass
Building AI in Europe: Practical Support for Innovators
Europe is building an AI innovation ecosystem designed to help companies turn ideas into real-world solutions. Join this Masterclass to explore EU support, from regulatory guidance to access to infrastructure, funding and more.
15:30-16:15 – HaDEA Masterclass
Investing in technological sovereignty: EU funding for your project
Join HaDEA’s workshop to discover EU funding opportunities for your next project. Learn how EU funding is supporting technological sovereignty, meet representatives of the European Commission and get inspired by EU-funded projects.
16:00-16:45 – EuroHPC Masterclass
Level up for free: Access EU supercomputing, AI & quantum resources
Discover how industry can access Europe’s supercomputers, AI Factories and quantum computers for free. Learn about access opportunities, applications and support available through EuroHPC JU. Please be aware that attendance is first-come, first-served.
12 November
13:00 – 13:25 – EUIPO & INPI Meetup
Startup & Creator IP Meetup
This informal gathering will bring together startups, entrepreneurs and creators to exchange views on intellectual property and expand their networks.
Last update
3 November 2026