The Next Stage podcast by Web Summit

It has been a big year in the podcasting world.  What was an indie niche has exploded into the mainstream, with big tech and traditional media companies looking for a slice of the action. So how will the industry adapt to these changes and new players? And can the medium maintain the charm and intimacy that made it what it is today?  In this fireside, hear from Erik Diehn, CEO of Stitcher – a medi...

Covid-19 has had a major impact on so many industries, but none more so than travel. As we slowly begin to emerge from the pandemic, listen to Booking.com chairwoman Gillian Tans on the worldwide appetite for travel.  "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter , Instagram and Linkedin .

The human brain is a new frontier for technology, but will human augmentation lead to a loss of humanity?  With  Bryan Johnson, Professor Simon Evetts and Laurie Segall "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter , Instagram and Linkedin .

Brittany Kaiser will discuss what the future of big tech will look like in the USA under Biden.  "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter , Instagram and Linkedin .

Having pivoted during Covid-19, micro mobility leader Lime is bringing a new dimension to that last mile home, through e-bikes, e-scooters and, now, e-mopeds. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter , Instagram and Linkedin .

MoBike have raised close to a billion dollars in funding for their bike sharing startup which has expanded beyond their native country to be found all around the world.  Their Co-founder and CTO, Joe Xia, tells Erin Griffith of Wired how they did this. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter , Instagram and Linkedin .

Did Covid-19 catch us out? What lessons have we learned? How would – and should – we do things differently next time? Two healthcare experts discuss everything from innovation in immunology to how best to prep the world's hospitals for crises of the future. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter , Instagram and Linkedin .

Understanding the future of technology in conflict and how to counter the threat of cyber-warfare with Jared Cohen. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter , Instagram and Linkedin .

Time to explore how 5G will impact the future of education, inside and outside the classroom. We'll take a look at how 5G will continue to blend the physical and digital worlds, the role university plays in 5G explorations, and the ways 5G will make learning come alive in the newest and most extraordinary ways. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter , I...

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 .

Alex Stamos – former chief security officer of Facebook, and current Zoom security adviser – discusses how Covid has upended cybersecurity and online propaganda for both attackers and defenders. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter , Instagram and Linkedin .

Bobby Berk rose to fame as the design expert on Netflix's Emmy-winning Queer Eye.  He will discuss balancing life in the public eye while growing his lifestyle and design brand, using your platform for activism, and how Covid has impacted design in our homes. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter , Instagram and Linkedin .

Josh Luber channeled his childhood passion for sneakers into a company that transformed the marketplace.  He laid the foundations for the world’s first sneaker stock market. In this talk, Luber tells the story of how he turned his hobby into billion-dollar business StockX. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter , Instagram and Linkedin .

This talk will focus on how new innovations and tools pioneered by TRIQ Arena and Henrik Larsson can help encourage children and young people to have an active and healthy lifestyle. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter , Instagram and Linkedin .

Ev Williams and Kara Swisher  discuss the next chapter for Medium, what excites Ev as an investor and entrepreneur.  "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter , Instagram and Linkedin .

Where is activewear going beyond 2020?  In this session, Kevin Hart joins Techstyle Fashion Group's co-founder and co-CEO, Adam Goldenberg, to share the latest on fashion, tech and building their business empires. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter , Instagram and Linkedin .

An economic downturn can offer many advantages for startups. With a recession on the horizon, this could be the perfect time to start your business. Three of Silicon Valley's leading VCs tell us why. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter , Instagram and Linkedin .

The President of the European Commission tells us how she is a tech optimist and how technology and mankind can truly benefit each other. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter , Instagram and Linkedin .

The gaming industry is one of those whose inexorable growth has only been accelerated by what's happened in 2020.  Mobile gaming has exploded, there's been a spike in subscriptions, there are more platforms and ways to play than ever, and the next generation hardware being released in Q4 will see 'perfect storm' conditions. Laura Miele, chief studio officer of EA and one of the...

Pascal Saint-Amans, Jane McCormick of KPMG and Ryan Broderick of BuzzFeed . If you think that the hardest thing to understand is income tax then you are in good company - Albert Einstein's. If you would like to better understand tax then you should come to this session where you will hear from some of the world's authorities on just how much tax is right. "The best technology confer...

Ryan Holmes, Jean-François Gagné, Michele Romanow, Ba Blackstock and Jon Erlichman   An eclectic panel with of  tech ambassadors talking about their home-grown success in Canada, and their advice for a next wave of innovators around the world. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter , Instagram and Linkedin .

This talk from Web Summit asks what the future for human-machine relations holds and whether we should be worried.. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter , Instagram and Linkedin .

Part mythbusting, part metaphysics - join us for an in-depth chat with AI philosopher Nick Bostrom. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter , Instagram and Linkedin .

During this session, Apple vice president of environment, policy and social initiatives Lisa Jackson and Nobel Prize winner Malala Yousafzai sit down to discuss how solutions for systemic inequity will also address climate change. Apple recently announced that its supply chain and products will be carbon neutral by 2030, and that it will prioritise racial equity as it pursues this goal. Reflecting...

For centuries, millions of people have been brutally crushed beneath the jackboot of institutional racism. Systemic revolution to eradicate oppression is long overdue. This session welcomes influential civil rights leaders to discuss how, collectively, we can rise to the challenge. For 10%  off the price of your Collision ticket, visit CollisionConf.com/Tickets and enter the code TNS10 . That’s TN...