Web Summit cancels day 2 due to Storm Charles and risks of tidal flood

Web Summit, a major technology conference held in Lisbon, announced the cancellation of its second day due to the dangers posed by Storm Charles. The event, which typically draws over 70,000 participants from more than 150 countries, was set to take place from November 9 to 12. However, the decision to cancel Day 2 was made in response to Portugal's government warnings about the storm's potential impact.

These warnings included risks of tidal flooding, severe disruption to public transport, and the potential for high winds to damage external structures. The cancellation was communicated through an email from Web Summit, which stated that the safety and security of attendees, staff, and contractors were the company's top priority.

The organizers will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available. Web Summit plans to proceed with Day 3 as originally scheduled, pending the conclusion of Storm Charles.