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Exclusive: Volkswagen Group withdraws from Web Summit despite Paddy Cosgrave exit

Decision comes as a result of other companies withdrawing from the conference, which is due to be held in Lisbon next month

Former Web Summit chief executive speaking on opening night at the conference’s flagship event in November 2022. Picture: Web Summit

Volkswagen Group, the German automotive giant whose brands include Volkswagen, Audi and Skoda, has become the latest company to withdraw from Web Summit.

A spokesman for the group said the decision comes as result of other companies withdrawing from the conference, which is due to be held in Lisbon next month.

“The main objective of Volkswagen Group Services Portugal's participation in the Web Summit in Lisbon was to recruit new professionals for our services in ...