Todd Hansen

Executive Producer at Web Summit and Global Event Strategist

Todd Hansen is the Executive Producer at Web Summit, a prominent global technology conference. He has been in this role since August 2021, contributing to the rapid growth of Web Summit, which has expanded from 400 attendees to over 100,000 from more than 150 countries. Under his leadership, the organization aims to host major events on every continent by 2026, with current events in cities like Rio, Toronto, Qatar, and Lisbon.1 3

Before joining Web Summit, Todd Hansen served as the Head of Conference Programming and Strategy at SXSW from September 2016 to March 2020. In this position, he managed a large team and was responsible for the strategic vision and execution of the conference programming, which included curating numerous sessions and speakers.1 4

Hansen is based in Austin, Texas, and is known for his ability to generate innovative ideas and strategies for large-scale events.1 2

Highlights

Sep 7 · Axios

Evaluating in-person event opportunities following the pandemic lull - Axios

Apr 23 · Austin Chronicle

Faster Than Sound: Live Music Preservation Fund Outlays Another $3.5 Million - Austin Chronicle

Experience

Executive Producer at Web Summit (August 2021 - Present)

Program Director at Fortune (March 2021 - August 2021), Executive Director at Artist Rescue Trust (March 2020 - August 2021), Head of Conference Programming and Strategy at SXSW (September 2016 - March 2020), Creative Director at Ocupop (April 2014 - August 2016)

Education

B.A. in Media Communications, Business, Studio Art from Bethel University; MBA Studies (no degree) in Business Administration and Management from St. Edward's University