Paddy Cosgrave

Paddy Cosgrave is an Irish entrepreneur and co-founder of Web Summit, one of the world's largest annual technology conferences. As the driving force behind the event, he has built Web Summit into a premier gathering that brings together thousands of technology leaders, startups, and investors from around the globe.

Cosgrave's leadership journey at Web Summit has been marked by both innovation and resilience. He served as CEO from the company's founding until October 2023, when he stepped down and was temporarily replaced by Katherine Maher.

However, his commitment to the organization remained strong - after Maher's departure following a three-month tenure, Cosgrave returned to his role as CEO in April 2024, demonstrating his continued dedication to the platform he helped create. Through his work with Web Summit, Cosgrave has established himself as a significant figure in the global technology ecosystem, creating a platform that has become essential for networking, knowledge sharing, and business development in the tech industry.