Paddy Cosgrave Reinstated as Web Summit CEO, Avoids Controversial Remarks

Paddy Cosgrave returns to lead Web Summit, focusing on community and innovation without addressing past Israel criticism.

Paddy Cosgrave has resumed his role as CEO of Web Summit, a major European tech conference, six months after resigning amid controversy over his comments on Israel.
Cosgrave's return was announced without reference to his previous statements accusing Israel of war crimes, which had led to his resignation.
Web Summit aims to foster a more intimate and community-focused atmosphere, building on the success of past events.
Several tech companies had withdrawn from the 2023 edition of Web Summit following Cosgrave's controversial remarks.
Cosgrave's interim replacement, former Wikimedia Foundation CEO Katherine Maher, left the role to become CEO of NPR.