Web Summit 2022 has already started its 2022 edition, in Lisbon. With so much going on, it’s easy to get lost in the show and easily miss an important conversation. Thus, on the Web Summit blog we find 6 conversations that you cannot miss.
Ideas worth spreading: TED’s message for the Web Summit
November 2, 12:35 to 13:00
If you’re not familiar with TED, the format is short, powerful talks on a variety of topics, usually delivered by experts in their fields. Lectures need to be stimulating and inspiring, and are often recorded and made available online for free.
To understand the types of talks that are selected and why, we’ll have TED Curator Chris Anderson share his thoughts.
Alexa’s Next AI Trick: Fading
- November 2, 12:35 to 13:00
The concept of ambient intelligence embodies technology that integrates seamlessly into our daily lives and responds to our needs and preferences. An example would be a ‘smart home’ or ‘smart city’, where buildings and infrastructure are equipped with sensors and connected to a network that can collect and process data.
This data is used to make our lives easier, for example by automatically adjusting the temperature or lighting in our homes or providing real-time traffic information.
Many households already have an example of this in the form of their virtual assistant, such as Alexa devices that can control everything from lighting and heating to the kettle or television.
In this talk, Alexa Senior Vice President and Chief Scientist Rohit Prasad will discuss the future of Alexa and ambient intelligence. This one is definitely for the gadget fanatics.
Revolut has a plan
- November 2, from 4:30 p.m. to 4:50 p.m.
Since its launch in 2015, Revolut has quickly become one of the most successful fintech startups in Europe. It is valued at more than 33 billion dollars and its application has been downloaded more than 15 million times.
Revolut has succeeded in offering a unique product that combines the best features of a traditional bank account with the convenience of a digital wallet, allowing users to hold, exchange and transfer multiple currencies, as well as free international money transfers. or snapshots.
But what’s next for the fintech giant? And will it continue to grow with a global recession looming? Revolut CEO Nik Storonsky will share his thoughts with us in this keynote address.
Commercialization in 2023
- November 3 from 11:50 a.m. to 12:10 p.m.
What will marketing be like in 2023? What will be the biggest trends? Who better to ask than Sir Martin Sorrell, a seasoned expert in this space, and Julia Goldin, Global Head of Product and Marketing for one of the world’s best-known and most-loved brands, Lego.
Sir Martin Sorrell is the founder and CEO of S4 Capital, a global digital production, marketing and advertising services company. The advertising veteran has been in the industry for over 40 years, from the Mad Men era to the digital age.
As Lego’s Global Product and Marketing Director, Julia Goldin is responsible for the company’s overall product and marketing strategy. With more than 20 years of experience in the toy and consumer products industry, the UC Berkeley graduate has held positions at Mattel, Hasbro and Spin Master.
Giving F1 a technological edge
- November 3, 11:30 a.m. to 11:50 a.m.
This F1 keynote headlines the most anticipated of Web Summit 2022 for a reason. Toto Wolff, Team Leader and CEO of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 Team will be in attendance.
Toto will speak to Oliver Steil, chairman and chief executive of remote desktop software company TeamViewer, and Rosanna Tennant, comment from F1 Television.
Follow our coverage of the event over the next few days.