Paddy Cosgrave, CEO of Web Summit, defended the decision to move the event from Dublin to Lisbon in 2016, stating it has been beneficial. He highlighted Lisbon's transformation over the years and expressed a desire for the event to remain in the city beyond 2028. The summit has significantly contributed to the growth of the Portuguese tech scene, with investments in start-ups soaring from €50 million to €1.5 billion in 2021. The recent event attracted a record 71,528 attendees. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)