From 9 to 12 November, Lisbon will once again bring together start-ups, major companies, investors and technology professionals for a new edition of Web Summit. Artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and the transformation of digital services will be among the key topics at the event.
Our team will be there to gain first-hand insight into market needs, share our experience and explore new opportunities for collaboration.
As more activities move into the digital environment, identity plays an increasingly important role. It enables businesses and public authorities to provide services remotely, while allowing people to access them in a straightforward and reliable way.
What is Web Summit Lisbon 2026?
Web Summit Lisbon is one of the leading international events for technology, entrepreneurship and innovation. The 2026 edition will take place from 9 to 12 November at the MEO Arena and the Feira Internacional de Lisboa (FIL), in the Parque das Nações district.
Over four days, the event brings together technology companies, start-ups, investors, institutions and professionals from a range of sectors to share knowledge, showcase solutions and establish new business relationships.
For technology companies, it is an opportunity to discover trends, exchange experiences and identify new opportunities for collaboration.
What topics will feature at Web Summit Lisbon 2026?
The programme is organised into 17 thematic tracks, covering areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, fintech, marketing, creativity, software development and business innovation.
Other topics include healthcare, energy, sport, investment, the future of work, the media and technology regulation.
The programme features speakers from technology companies and international institutions, who will share their perspectives on these areas.
Featured sessions include “The agentic internet: Who controls the web?”, with Matthew Prince, co-founder and CEO of Cloudflare, and Nick Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic. The session will explore who controls the web in the age of AI agents. Another highlight is “AI vs. AI: The battle for the cyber advantage”, featuring Zeki Turedi, Chief Technology Officer for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at CrowdStrike. The session focuses on the role of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity.
You can explore the thematic tracks to find out more about the sessions and speakers.
These topics connect with some of the sectors in which Mobbeel operates.
Artificial intelligence and digital identity: an increasingly close relationship
Artificial intelligence is transforming how businesses develop products, deliver services and interact with their customers. Its applications make it possible to automate tasks, improve processes and create more personalised experiences.
At the same time, the generation of synthetic images, videos and voices presents new challenges for identification and authentication processes. As a result, identity verification technologies continue to evolve to meet the needs of an increasingly sophisticated digital environment.
The discussion is not solely about addressing risks. It is also about harnessing the potential of technology to build more efficient, accessible processes tailored to each service.
Digital identity verification is particularly relevant to activities such as account opening, service contracting, digital customer onboarding and the completion of administrative procedures remotely.
Security and user experience must go hand in hand
A well-designed verification process incorporates the checks required for each use case without adding unnecessary complexity to the digital experience.
Which technologies are involved in identity verification?
Identity verification can combine different technologies depending on the required level of security, the use case and the characteristics of the service.
- Document reading and validation: extracts information from identity documents and checks the available data and security features.
- Facial recognition: compares the captured face with the photograph on the identity document. Other biometrics, such as voice or fingerprint recognition, can also be used.
- Liveness detection: helps determine whether a capture corresponds to a real person and helps protect the process against certain impersonation attempts.
- NFC reading: accesses the electronic information stored on the chip of compatible identity documents.
- Video identification and video calls: facilitate remote identity checks in processes that support this approach.
- AML list screening: checks a person’s information against relevant lists for anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing, as well as any other screening lists covered by the service.
- Checks against government databases: cross-check identity data against available and compatible official sources, where authorised access is available.
The combination of these capabilities should reflect each organisation’s specific needs. Not every process requires the same checks, so it is important to strike the right balance between security, ease of use and operational efficiency.
Biometrics to transform digital services
Biometrics can be used not only to verify a person’s identity during initial registration or onboarding, but also to authenticate them during subsequent interactions, such as signing in, accessing an account, authorising a transaction or recovering access to a digital service.
Technologies such as facial, voice and fingerprint recognition enable organisations to introduce authentication methods that make their services easier to access and reduce the need to rely on passwords or other verification methods every time.
The aim is to combine security and convenience throughout the user’s digital journey. To achieve this, it is important to select the right technology based on the risk associated with each transaction, the context of use, and the applicable security, privacy and regulatory requirements.
How does Mobbeel support digital identity?
Mobbeel is a digital identity company founded in 2009 in Cáceres, Spain. We develop digital solutions that enable organisations to verify people’s identities securely, accessibly and inclusively. We currently operate in more than 30 countries, working with both private-sector organisations and public authorities.
Our technology adapts to different environments, integration requirements and usage models, from applications that require an accessible, seamless user experience to complex processes demanding high levels of security and control.
Beyond providing technology, we support businesses throughout their digital transformation and international expansion, helping them adapt their solutions to new markets, regulatory environments and business needs.
Web Summit Lisbon 2026: an opportunity to connect and share experiences
We see technology events as an opportunity to listen to the market, exchange knowledge and build relationships that can develop into concrete projects.
Our participation in Web Summit Lisbon 2026 will focus on understanding the challenges faced by businesses digitising their services and exploring how digital identity can help address them.
We want to speak with organisations that need to verify their users’ identities, as well as technology integrators and partners interested in incorporating these capabilities into their solutions.
We also want to share our experience in international projects and explore new collaborations that will enable us to continue developing solutions that meet market needs.
Frequently asked questions about Web Summit Lisbon 2026
When is Web Summit Lisbon 2026?
Web Summit Lisbon 2026 will take place from 9 to 12 November 2026.
Where does Web Summit Lisbon take place?
The event will be held at the MEO Arena and Feira Internacional de Lisboa (FIL), in the Parque das Nações district of Lisbon.
What is the connection between Web Summit and digital identity?
Digital identity is connected to several of the event’s key areas, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and the transformation of digital services. Identity verification enables organisations to protect their digital services and provide secure access to them.
If you will be in Lisbon and would like to discuss your identity verification needs and explore potential opportunities for collaboration, get in touch with our team →
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