BOYD attended Web Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 2025. Panel sessions and networking provided opportunities to meet founders and technology professionals and discuss international collaboration.
[01]How did AI-assisted networking help?
The event platform used AI-powered matching to connect companies with similar interests. BOYD combined the tool with in-person conversations to explore collaboration beyond introductions, and valued the open atmosphere and informal exchanges.
[02]Where technology and culture connected
Interest in K-pop and Korean dramas highlighted cultural connections between Korea and Brazil. BOYD saw this as a reminder that storytelling, design and technology can help teams communicate across markets.
[03]Plans following the event
BOYD planned to continue conversations with contacts and meet the international community through booths at the then-upcoming Web Summit Vancouver and Lisbon events. These plans are presented in the context of the May 2025 announcement.
The account emphasized purposeful conversations and cultural understanding over the volume of contacts.
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