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title: 'Speaker Operations Coordinator at Web Summit'
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# Speaker Operations Coordinator at Web Summit

- **Company:** Web Summit
- **Location:** Lisbon, Portugal
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-08-19
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/websummit/b8f2f686-9acf-463d-9ada-594246862464

## Job description

About us:

How did Web Summit become, in the words of Forbes, “the best tech conference on the planet”? Meaningful connections. Our tech events are unmissable because we make it easier for the right people to meet and connect. Everyone at Web Summit works towards this goal.

And we’re just getting started.

We’re always looking to build on the impact we have already made at Web Summit. In the coming years we’ll take Web Summit to new markets, promoting global connectivity, highlighting important issues and connecting global leaders – all while making a positive impact on the environment and communities we encounter.

To build a better company, we have to better ourselves. We do that by finding the most ambitious people to work with us.

## About the team

You’ll be joining the Speaker Operations team, who are responsible for improving the efficiency, consistency and scalability of the Speaker team’s operations. You’ll work closely with the Speakers team and wider operational stakeholders to understand how work is currently being delivered, identify inefficiencies and implement practical improvements that make the team more effective. You’ll focus on process optimisation, systems, reporting, operational governance and ways of working, helping to reduce manual effort, minimise operational risk and give leadership clear visibility into team performance, workload, priorities and ownership

## What you'll achieve at Web Summit

- You’ll learn how to analyse and improve business processes, identifying inefficiencies, risks and opportunities to make ways of working more scalable.

- You’ll develop strong operational and project management skills, taking ownership of processes and workstreams from start to finish.

- You’ll gain hands-on experience designing, implementing and embedding new ways of working across a team.

- You’ll build confidence working with systems, tools and data, including improving how information is captured, managed and used.

- You’ll develop the ability to create clear reporting, dashboards and performance insights that support better decision-making.

- You’ll learn how to identify patterns, bottlenecks and risks through data analysis and operational reporting.

- You’ll build experience working cross-functionally with different teams and stakeholders.

- You’ll develop strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

- You’ll gain experience in change management, helping teams adopt new processes, systems and ways of working.

- You’ll develop the ability to think beyond day-to-day tasks and contribute to long-term operational improvement and scalability.

## Who you are

- You’re naturally organised, curious and solutions-focused, with a genuine interest in how things work and how they can be improved.

- You take ownership and accountability for your work and are comfortable working independently.

- You’re someone who enjoys bringing structure and clarity to complex or busy environments.

- You’re proactive and naturally look for ways to make processes simpler, more efficient and more effective.

- You’re comfortable managing multiple priorities and can stay focused and organised when things move quickly.

- You have a strong attention to detail and take pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.

## Skills and abilities we like to see

- You’re comfortable working with spreadsheets, databases, reporting tools and operational systems.

- You’re able to work with data and turn information into clear, useful operational insights.

- You have a strong ability to understand complex processes, identify inefficiencies and suggest practical improvements.

- You have strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and competing deadlines.

- You have clear and confident written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with different stakeholders.

Benefits and perks: Subsidised healthcare, dental, employee assistance programme (EAP) and more. Employer pension contribution up to 6% for Irish-based employees A dedicated in-house L&D department, with access to workshops, online learning and resources to help you excel in your career development. Company MacBook, generous annual leave and flexible working arrangements. Our very own Tramway Team, which drives community and morale-boosting events for employees to participate in. Annual company get-togethers, charity days, and monthly wellbeing talks. Wellness subsidy issued to all employees of €1000 per year At Web Summit, we embrace diversity and inclusion. We want talent from all walks of life to help us on our journey to digitise the conference sector. Hiring decisions are made purely on experience, skills and the needs of the business.

## About Web Summit

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Web Summit organizes the world’s largest and most influential technology conferences, connecting founders, investors, and innovators across Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East.
- **Entity Type**: Private (organic growth, no disclosed venture funding)
- **Headquarters**: Dublin, Ireland
- **Founded**: 2009
- **Founders**: Paddy Cosgrave (primary founder; also David Kelly and Daire Hickey co‑founded)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Conference/event technology and media – producing large‑scale B2B tech events.
- **Target customers**: Tech companies (startups to enterprises), investors, media, and government delegations seeking networking, branding, and thought leadership.
- **Mission / purpose**: “Uniting people to achieve a common objective” – enabling serendipitous connections that drive the tech ecosystem forward.

## Products & Services
- **Web Summit (Lisbon)**: Flagship annual event in Lisbon, Portugal, attracting ~70,000+ attendees. Includes startup pitching, keynote stages, and industry tracks.
- **Web Summit Vancouver**: North American edition held in Vancouver, Canada, replicating the European model for the Americas market.
- **Web Summit Rio**: South American edition in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, launched to tap into the Latin American tech scene.
- **Web Summit Qatar**: Middle East edition in Doha, Qatar, expanding into the Gulf region.
- **Proprietary Event Software**: In‑house platform for attendee matchmaking, scheduling, live streaming, and networking – also offered to other organizations (event tech as a service).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed
- **Key Metric**: ~641 employees worldwide (March 2026); average salary ~$59,789 (Revelio Labs)
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Not VC‑backed; major corporate sponsors and media partners include Google, Meta, McKinsey, and leading global brands (per event sponsorship pages).
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Headcount grew 8.8% from 589 (2023) to 641 (2026)
  - Active job postings rose 2.7% in 2026 to 38, with steady hiring in engineering, sales, and operations ([Revelio Labs](https://www.reveliolabs.com/companies/web-summit/employees))
  - Expansion into four global markets (Europe, North America, South America, Middle East) within five years

## Competitive Advantages
- **Unmatched scale & brand**: “The best tech conference on the planet” (Forbes) – name recognition that draws top speakers and attendees.
- **Global network effect**: Multiple events across continents create year‑round engagement and cross‑border connections.
- **Proprietary technology**: In‑house software provides a superior attendee experience and licenses to other organizers, reducing reliance on third‑party platforms.
- **Operational excellence**: 15 years of refining logistics, safety, and content curation for mass events.

## Strategic Focus
- **International expansion**: Deepening presence in high‑growth markets (Brazil, Qatar) and considering additional regions.
- **Digital & hybrid experiences**: Enhancing virtual participation and data‑driven matchmaking through software.
- **Diversification**: Offering event‑tech solutions to external clients, reducing dependency on ticket sales alone.
- **Talent investment**: Growing engineering, data science, and product teams to accelerate platform innovation.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & values**: Emphasis on courage, integrity, fun & community, and collaboration – with frequent town halls, social activities, and charity initiatives ([Web Summit Careers](https://websummit.com/careers)).
- **Work model**: Hybrid – roles based in Dublin, Lisbon, London, Beijing, Shanghai, Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and remote options available.
- **Benefits**: Fully subsidised health and dental insurance, Employee Assistance Programme (mental health counselling), monthly wellness talks, generous annual leave, and flexible work arrangements.
- **Professional development**: Dedicated in‑house learning & development team, personalised training programmes, access to online courses, and guest speaker masterclasses.
- **Engineering culture**: “Software makes Web Summit an amazing experience” – the engineering team is core to the product, working on event‑tech at scale.
- **Note**: Revelio Labs reports a “negative and declining” employee sentiment overall; candidates should weigh this against the public perks and rapid growth.

## Sources
1. [Web Summit Careers Page](https://websummit.com/careers)
2. [Web Summit Job Listings (Lever)](https://jobs.lever.co/websummit)
3. [Revelio Labs – Web Summit Employee Data](https://www.reveliolabs.com/companies/web-summit/employees)

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