Paddy Cosgrave returns as CEO of Web Summit

Cosgrave resigned in October after a number of companies withdrew from Web Summit over his comments on the Israel-Hamas conflict. 

Trade show organiser Paddy Cosgrave announced he has returned to the role of chief executive of his company Web Summit after he resigned in October 2023.

Mr Cosgrave made the announcement on X, formerly known as Twitter, where he added that he intends to make the event “smaller for our attendees” and “more intimate.”