The Next Stage podcast by Web Summit

Civil rights don't disappear when you go online. Find out about the dilemma facing internet users worldwide. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter , Instagram and Linkedin .

Can you successfully stream concerts?  Join Dreamstage CEO Thomas Hesse and Marc Rebillet, DJ and internet sensation, as they discuss how the best live experiences have the potential to take place at home, in your kimono. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter , Instagram and Linkedin .

The CEO of plant-based food unicorn Impossible Foods, Pat Brown, will discuss why ending the use of animals for food is a crucial step in the battle against global warming.   He'll also reflect on the company's year, and ambitious plans for growth in 2021. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter , Instagram and Linkedin .

In this session, discover why leadership, creative thinking, and keeping tech at the forefront of decision-making, are allowing Etsy and Google to reimagine the future workplace. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter , Instagram and Linkedin .

Eric Dier is known for his skills on the football pitch, which have taken him to the top of the professional game with club and country. Now he's looking to win off the pitch with his new business venture, Spotlas. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter , Instagram and Linkedin .

Chelsea Handler is a comedian, television host, best-selling author and activist whose humour and candour have established her as one of the most celebrated voices in entertainment and pop culture.  In this session, Chelsea will be discussing her career, female leadership, and lots more. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter , Instagram and Linkedin .

Join Margrethe Vestager – executive vice president of the European Commission for A Europe Fit for the Digital Age – in conversation with Nicholas Thompson, as they discuss what's next for the EU's digital future. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter , Instagram and Linkedin .

As the podcast boom shows no signs of abating, everyone from private individuals to giant corporations want to get in on the action.  In this talk, we'll hear from the creator and co-host of the Crime Junkie Podcast about the dos, the don'ts and the hacks she learned on her way to achieving chart-topping success.  Ashley turned her passion for true crime into a podcast with 39,000 five-s...

The president of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach, takes us through how technology has revolutionised the Olympic games, and why Tokyo 2021 will be a global, historic event like never before. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter , Instagram and Linkedin .

How Amazon Prime Video innovated and pushed boundaries during the global pandemic The global CMO of Amazon Studios and Amazon Prime Video, Ukonwa Ojo, discusses how the streaming giant will continue to use creativity to market its content as we emerge from the pandemic. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter , Instagram and Linkedin .

UNICEF procures more than two billion doses of vaccines annually for routine immunization. Drawing on this experience, the development and humanitarian agency is leading the procurement and delivery of COVID vaccines for the COVAX facility.  Here to tell us about the challenges of vaccinating the world, and how to overcome them, are goodwill ambassador David Beckham and UNICEF executive director H...

They formed one of the greatest partnerships ever to grace the small screen. Now, Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston – the critically-acclaimed Breaking Bad duo – have reunited for a new adventure.  This talk will focus on why two of the most well-known actors in the world decided to try something completely different. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter , Ins...

Join The Solutions Project co-founder Mark Ruffalo, and president and CEO Gloria Walton, in a session that will explore how the organization is helping to fund and amplify grassroots climate justice solutions created by Black, Indigenous, Immigrant, women, and other people of color-led organizations across the US. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter , Ins...

The entire world is changing quickly, but in no industry is that more palpable than fintech. In the second quarter of 2020, PayPal's net payment volume amounted to US$221.7 billion.  Join CEO Dan Schulman as he shares why with great payments power comes social responsibility, and offers his predictions for the year to come. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us o...

What does the future hold for space exploration? Let's hear about NASA's upcoming missions with Kathy Leuders "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter , Instagram and Linkedin .

From viral sensations to culture-making moments, TikTok captured our hearts and attention this year. Join entrepreneur, marketing guru and internet personality Gary Vaynerchuk, and TikTok’s vice president of global business solutions, Blake Chandlee, as they discuss what's been an incredible year for the app.  Learn what the future looks like for content, marketing and brands on the short-for...

First there was 2020. From Covid to Black Lives Matter to the unprecedented frequency of the word 'unprecedented', everything changed, including social media.  So where are we at in 2021? David Schneider, writer, director and founder of top UK social creative agency That Lot, looks at the where social is heading, from social dialogue and brand activism to the influencer economy and more....

Current agricultural practices are mainly profit-oriented and rarely tend to apply basic sustainable farming techniques. Can farming be done in a sustainable way? And, with an ever-growing world population, is there a way to satisfy the world’s appetite for meat without harming people, animals or the planet? "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter , Instagram...

Mint Mobile owner Ryan Reynolds and CEO David Glickman talk about the collaboration, creativity and connectivity that helped Mint Mobile reimagine the wireless experience. From selling wireless direct-to-consumer to fastertising, the two will discuss how the hyper-growth brand is disrupting a category that is rooted in the classic thinking of big ad budgets and brick-and-mortar retail.  Mint doesn...

Renowned political commentator and democrat Brian Tyler Cohen explains to us what it means to be a progressive, and why this is the right way to do politics. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter , Instagram and Linkedin .

Join Midas Lister, Initialized Capital founder and YouTube content creator Garry Tan as he talks to Ben Gilbert, creator and host of Acquired podcast and managing director of PSL Ventures, about the value of owning your own media stream. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter , Instagram and Linkedin .

MINI EPISODE: Renowned political commentator and republican Bill Kristol shares with us what it means to be a genuine conservative, and why he believes it is the right way to do politics. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter , Instagram and Linkedin .

Disinformation is not a new problem. However, with the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine so crucial for a return to normality, any disinformation about it is especially dangerous.  Chelsea Clinton joins us to discuss the work she is doing with the Clinton Foundation to combat this disinformation and make sure we all get vaccinated and back to normal. "The best technology conference on the plane...

As we hurtle towards economic instability, it is more important now than ever that banks and fintechs put their differences aside and learn how to work together.  Don't miss these major traditional and digital banks discussing why collaboration is better than competition. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter , Instagram and Linkedin .

“Cancel culture.” “Woke.” – these terms have become a core part of the modern lexicon. But have things gone too far? Join Vivek Ramaswamy and Brian Tyler Cohen as they debate. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter , Instagram and Linkedin .