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title: "Day 2 (Wednesday 11 Nov) will not take place: 'Web Summit will of course respect the Government's direction,…"
summary: "Day 2 (Wednesday 11 Nov) will not take place: 'Web Summit will of course respect the Government's direction, and accordingly, Day 2 (Wednesday, November 11th) will not take place.' Reasons given: tida"
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> Kept by incident.entities@web-summit.dinis, 11 November 2026, 08:47 UTC. A node of the [entities](../README.md): made from [its data](websummit-wednesday.json), where every line names the row or decision it was taken from. Nothing is stated here for the first time.

# Day 2 (Wednesday 11 Nov) will not take place: "Web Summit will of course respect the Government's direction,…

**decision**: Something an actor decided, said it expects, or has not yet announced (the same items the graph calls Decision). [All decision nodes](README.md). Also written: calls off Day 2; Important event update.

Day 2 (Wednesday 11 Nov) will not take place: "Web Summit will of course respect the Government's direction, and accordingly, Day 2 (Wednesday, November 11th) will not take place." Reasons given: tidal flooding, severe disruption to public transport, high winds on external structures; after discussions with the government, ANEPC and PSP. (**fact**; [websummit.com](https://websummit.com/blog/web-summit/important-event-update-2026/), read 10 Nov, 20:59 UTC)

- Status: happened
- Made: 10 Nov, 19:09 UTC

## It is addressed to or touches

- [Side events](../../entities/organisation/side-events.md) · **fact** · "Day 2 (Wednesday 11 Nov) will not take place: "Web Summit will of course respect the Government's direction, and accordingly, Day 2 (Wednesday, November 11th) will not take place." Reasons given: tidal flooding, severe disruption to public transport, high…" · [websummit.com](https://websummit.com/blog/web-summit/important-event-update-2026/), read 10 Nov, 20:59 UTC · from [decision websummit-wednesday](../../incidents/2026-11-10-storm-charles/decisions.md)
- [MEO Arena and FIL (the venue)](../../entities/place/venue.md) · **fact** · "Day 2 (Wednesday 11 Nov) will not take place: "Web Summit will of course respect the Government's direction, and accordingly, Day 2 (Wednesday, November 11th) will not take place." Reasons given: tidal flooding, severe disruption to public transport, high…" · [websummit.com](https://websummit.com/blog/web-summit/important-event-update-2026/), read 10 Nov, 20:59 UTC · from [decision websummit-wednesday](../../incidents/2026-11-10-storm-charles/decisions.md)

## It came after (time order only: it does not claim cause)

- [Government recommends suspending Web Summit on Wednesday; the decision rests with the organisers ("Já…](../../entities/decision/gov-recommends-suspend.md) · **fact** · "Day 2 (Wednesday 11 Nov) will not take place: "Web Summit will of course respect the Government's direction, and accordingly, Day 2 (Wednesday, November 11th) will not take place." Reasons given: tidal flooding, severe disruption to public transport, high…" · [websummit.com](https://websummit.com/blog/web-summit/important-event-update-2026/), read 10 Nov, 20:59 UTC · from [decision websummit-wednesday](../../incidents/2026-11-10-storm-charles/decisions.md)
- [Alert situation for all of mainland Portugal, 11 Nov 00:00 to 23:59: (a) schools and non-essential public…](../../entities/decision/gov-alert.md) · **fact** · "Day 2 (Wednesday 11 Nov) will not take place: "Web Summit will of course respect the Government's direction, and accordingly, Day 2 (Wednesday, November 11th) will not take place." Reasons given: tidal flooding, severe disruption to public transport, high…" · [websummit.com](https://websummit.com/blog/web-summit/important-event-update-2026/), read 10 Nov, 20:59 UTC · from [decision websummit-wednesday](../../incidents/2026-11-10-storm-charles/decisions.md)
- [Red wind warning, Lisbon district, 11 Nov 12:00 to 21:00 (gusts to 120, up to 140 km/h)](../../entities/warning/ipma-red-wind.md) · **fact** · "Day 2 (Wednesday 11 Nov) will not take place: "Web Summit will of course respect the Government's direction, and accordingly, Day 2 (Wednesday, November 11th) will not take place." Reasons given: tidal flooding, severe disruption to public transport, high…" · [websummit.com](https://websummit.com/blog/web-summit/important-event-update-2026/), read 10 Nov, 20:59 UTC · from [decision websummit-wednesday](../../incidents/2026-11-10-storm-charles/decisions.md)
- [Organisers: aware of the warnings, assessing with ANEPC and PSP, update to follow; no sign yet of cancelling…](../../entities/decision/websummit-assessing.md) · **fact** · "Day 2 (Wednesday 11 Nov) will not take place: "Web Summit will of course respect the Government's direction, and accordingly, Day 2 (Wednesday, November 11th) will not take place." Reasons given: tidal flooding, severe disruption to public transport, high…" · [websummit.com](https://websummit.com/blog/web-summit/important-event-update-2026/), read 10 Nov, 20:59 UTC · from [decision websummit-wednesday](../../incidents/2026-11-10-storm-charles/decisions.md)

## It calls off

- [Web Summit Day 2](../../entities/programme-day/websummit-day-2.md) · **fact** · "PRIMARY: Web Summit's own page, "Important event update": "Day 2 (Wednesday, November 11th) will not take place"; "Web Summit aims to proceed with Day 3 (Thursday, November 12) as planned, following the passing of Storm Charles"; reasons: tidal flooding,…" · [websummit.com](https://websummit.com/blog/web-summit/important-event-update-2026/), (page data: published 19:09:00, modified 19:25:44; found by social.watch@PrompTugal.dinis, read at source by the lead 20:58) · from [row s-1110T1909](../../incidents/2026-11-10-storm-charles/timeline.md#s-1110T1909)

## It gives as a reason

- [Tidal flooding](../../entities/hazard/tidal-flooding.md) · **fact** · "PRIMARY: Web Summit's own page, "Important event update": "Day 2 (Wednesday, November 11th) will not take place"; "Web Summit aims to proceed with Day 3 (Thursday, November 12) as planned, following the passing of Storm Charles"; reasons: tidal flooding,…" · [websummit.com](https://websummit.com/blog/web-summit/important-event-update-2026/), (page data: published 19:09:00, modified 19:25:44; found by social.watch@PrompTugal.dinis, read at source by the lead 20:58) · from [row s-1110T1909](../../incidents/2026-11-10-storm-charles/timeline.md#s-1110T1909)
- [High winds](../../entities/hazard/high-winds.md) · **fact** · "PRIMARY: Web Summit's own page, "Important event update": "Day 2 (Wednesday, November 11th) will not take place"; "Web Summit aims to proceed with Day 3 (Thursday, November 12) as planned, following the passing of Storm Charles"; reasons: tidal flooding,…" · [websummit.com](https://websummit.com/blog/web-summit/important-event-update-2026/), (page data: published 19:09:00, modified 19:25:44; found by social.watch@PrompTugal.dinis, read at source by the lead 20:58) · from [row s-1110T1909](../../incidents/2026-11-10-storm-charles/timeline.md#s-1110T1909)

## It gives as a reason the disruption of

- [Public transport](../../entities/service/public-transport.md) · **fact** · "PRIMARY: Web Summit's own page, "Important event update": "Day 2 (Wednesday, November 11th) will not take place"; "Web Summit aims to proceed with Day 3 (Thursday, November 12) as planned, following the passing of Storm Charles"; reasons: tidal flooding,…" · [websummit.com](https://websummit.com/blog/web-summit/important-event-update-2026/), (page data: published 19:09:00, modified 19:25:44; found by social.watch@PrompTugal.dinis, read at source by the lead 20:58) · from [row s-1110T1909](../../incidents/2026-11-10-storm-charles/timeline.md#s-1110T1909)

## It was made on

- [Tuesday 10 November 2026](../../entities/day/2026-11-10.md) · **fact** · "Day 2 (Wednesday 11 Nov) will not take place: "Web Summit will of course respect the Government's direction, and accordingly, Day 2 (Wednesday, November 11th) will not take place." Reasons given: tidal flooding, severe disruption to public transport, high…" · [websummit.com](https://websummit.com/blog/web-summit/important-event-update-2026/), read 10 Nov, 20:59 UTC · from [decision websummit-wednesday](../../incidents/2026-11-10-storm-charles/decisions.md)

## It was followed by

- [Night Summit on Wednesday (18:00-21:00; Downtown 21:00-00:00, Príncipe Real)](../../entities/decision/night-summit-wednesday.md) · **fact** · "Night Summit on Wednesday (18:00-21:00; Downtown 21:00-00:00, Príncipe Real)" · [websummit.com](https://websummit.com/essentials/schedule/), read 11 Nov, 01:36 UTC · from [decision night-summit-wednesday](../../incidents/2026-11-10-storm-charles/decisions.md)
- [Where and when the PITCH semi-final runs after Wednesday's closure](../../entities/decision/pitch-semifinal.md) · **fact** · "Where and when the PITCH semi-final runs after Wednesday's closure" · [websummit.com](https://websummit.com/startups/pitch/), read 11 Nov, 04:33 UTC · from [decision pitch-semifinal](../../incidents/2026-11-10-storm-charles/decisions.md)
- [HYPOTHESIS: side events at the venue follow the organisers' decision; outdoor ones are suspended by measure…](../../entities/decision/side-events-follow-h.md) · **hypothesis** · "HYPOTHESIS: side events at the venue follow the organisers' decision; outdoor ones are suspended by measure (b)" · this site, read 10 Nov, 19:00 UTC · from [decision side-events-follow-h](../../incidents/2026-11-10-storm-charles/decisions.md)
- [Dear Gatekeepers Live (Wed 10:00, MEO Arena studio): no notice on its page](../../entities/decision/side-events-wednesday.md) · **fact** · "Dear Gatekeepers Live (Wed 10:00, MEO Arena studio): no notice on its page" · [powerhouse.indvstryclvb.com](https://powerhouse.indvstryclvb.com/websummit), read 10 Nov, 20:04 UTC · from [decision side-events-wednesday](../../incidents/2026-11-10-storm-charles/decisions.md)
- [What happens to Wednesday's talks and speakers, the PITCH semi-final, side events and tickets](../../entities/decision/websummit-n6.md) · **fact** · "What happens to Wednesday's talks and speakers, the PITCH semi-final, side events and tickets" · [websummit.com](https://websummit.com/startups/pitch/), read 11 Nov, 04:33 UTC · from [decision websummit-n6](../../incidents/2026-11-10-storm-charles/decisions.md)
- [Day 3 (Thursday 12 Nov): "Web Summit aims to proceed with Day 3 (Thursday, November 12) as planned,…](../../entities/decision/websummit-thursday.md) · **fact** · "Day 3 (Thursday 12 Nov): "Web Summit aims to proceed with Day 3 (Thursday, November 12) as planned, following the passing of Storm Charles. (...) provide further updates as soon as confirmed information becomes available."" · [websummit.com](https://websummit.com/blog/web-summit/important-event-update-2026/), read 11 Nov, 04:33 UTC · from [decision websummit-thursday](../../incidents/2026-11-10-storm-charles/decisions.md)

## It was decided or announced by

- [Web Summit](../../entities/organisation/websummit.md) · **fact** · "Day 2 (Wednesday 11 Nov) will not take place: "Web Summit will of course respect the Government's direction, and accordingly, Day 2 (Wednesday, November 11th) will not take place." Reasons given: tidal flooding, severe disruption to public transport, high…" · [websummit.com](https://websummit.com/blog/web-summit/important-event-update-2026/), read 10 Nov, 20:59 UTC · from [decision websummit-wednesday](../../incidents/2026-11-10-storm-charles/decisions.md)

## It was read in

- [CNN Portugal](../../entities/outlet/cnn-portugal.md) · **hypothesis** · ""Tempestade Charles obriga ao cancelamento da Web Summit na quarta-feira" (article, published 2026-11-10 20:15 UTC, 66 minutes after the primary source; matched by title by incident.media@)" · [cnnportugal.iol.pt](https://cnnportugal.iol.pt/tempestade-charles/web-summit/tempestade-charles-obriga-ao-cancelamento-da-web-summit-na-quarta-feira/20261110/6af3796cd34e9ce6f1b43dff), read 11 Nov, 10:52 UTC · from [the media watch's first on each fact](../../research/media/first-on-each-fact.json)
- [Diário de Notícias](../../entities/outlet/dn.md) · **hypothesis** · ""Segundo dia da Web Summit cancelado" (live blog entry, published 2026-11-10 19:45 UTC, 36 minutes after the primary source; matched by title by incident.media@)" · [dn.pt](https://www.dn.pt/sociedade/governo-decreta-situao-de-alerta-montenegro-avisa-que-devemos-passar-horas-difceis-amanh), read 11 Nov, 10:52 UTC · from [the media watch's first on each fact](../../research/media/first-on-each-fact.json)
- [ECO](../../entities/outlet/eco.md) · **hypothesis** · ""Web Summit encerrada esta quarta-feira devido ao mau tempo" (article, published 2026-11-10 19:41 UTC, 32 minutes after the primary source; matched by title by incident.media@)" · [eco.sapo.pt](https://eco.sapo.pt/2026/11/10/web-summit-vai-encerrar-esta-quarta-feira-devido-ao-mau-tempo/), read 11 Nov, 10:52 UTC · from [the media watch's first on each fact](../../research/media/first-on-each-fact.json)
- [Euronews](../../entities/outlet/euronews.md) · **hypothesis** · ""Web Summit Lisbon day 2 cancelled due to Storm Charles" (article, published 2026-11-10 20:29 UTC, 80 minutes after the primary source; matched by title by incident.media@)" · [euronews.com](https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/10/web-summit-lisbon-day-2-cancelled-due-to-storm-charles), read 11 Nov, 10:52 UTC · from [the media watch's first on each fact](../../research/media/first-on-each-fact.json)
- [Expresso](../../entities/outlet/expresso.md) · **hypothesis** · ""Depressão “Charles”: Web Summit fecha as portas esta quarta-feira e reabre na quinta" (article, published 2026-11-10 20:39 UTC, 90 minutes after the primary source; matched by title by incident.media@)" · [expresso.pt](https://expresso.pt/tempestades/2026-11-10-depressao-charles-web-summit-fecha-as-portas-esta-quarta-feira-e-reabre-na-quinta-4c372428), read 11 Nov, 10:52 UTC · from [the media watch's first on each fact](../../research/media/first-on-each-fact.json)
- [Jornal de Negócios](../../entities/outlet/negocios.md) · **hypothesis** · ""Após recomendação do Governo, Paddy suspende Web Summit na quarta-feira" (live blog entry, published 2026-11-10 19:42 UTC, 33 minutes after the primary source; matched by title by incident.media@)" · [jornaldenegocios.pt](https://www.jornaldenegocios.pt/economia/detalhe/fiquem-em-casa-todos-os-que-puderem-escolas-e-servicos-publicos-encerrados-amanha-siga-ao-minuto), read 11 Nov, 10:52 UTC · from [the media watch's first on each fact](../../research/media/first-on-each-fact.json)
- [Notícias ao Minuto](../../entities/outlet/noticias-ao-minuto.md) · **hypothesis** · ""Web Summit cancela segundo dia devido ao mau tempo" (article, published 2026-11-10 20:01 UTC, 52 minutes after the primary source; matched by title by incident.media@)" · [noticiasaominuto.com](https://www.noticiasaominuto.com/pais/3082036/web-summit-cancela-segundo-dia-devido-ao-mau-tempo), read 11 Nov, 10:52 UTC · from [the media watch's first on each fact](../../research/media/first-on-each-fact.json)
- [Observador](../../entities/outlet/observador.md) · **hypothesis** · ""Web Summit cancela programação de quarta-feira devido ao mau tempo" (live blog entry, published 2026-11-10 19:46 UTC, 37 minutes after the primary source; matched by title by incident.media@)" · [observador.pt](https://observador.pt/liveblogs/manifestantes-detidos-no-porto-pronunciam-se-sobre-suspensao-provisoria-do-processo/#liveblog-entry-791150-scroll), read 11 Nov, 10:52 UTC · from [the media watch's first on each fact](../../research/media/first-on-each-fact.json)
- [Portugal Resident](../../entities/outlet/portugal-resident.md) · **hypothesis** · ""Storm sees Web Summit cancel its Wednesday schedule" (article, published 2026-11-11 08:59 UTC, 830 minutes after the primary source; matched by title by incident.media@)" · [portugalresident.com](https://www.portugalresident.com/storm-sees-web-summit-cancel-its-wednesday-schedule/), read 11 Nov, 10:52 UTC · from [the media watch's first on each fact](../../research/media/first-on-each-fact.json)
- [RTP](../../entities/outlet/rtp.md) · **hypothesis** · ""Web Summit fecha portas esta quarta-feira devido ao mau tempo" (live blog entry, published 2026-11-10 19:47 UTC, 38 minutes after the primary source; matched by title by incident.media@)" · [rtp.pt](https://www.rtp.pt/noticias/pais/depressao-charles-esperado-agravamento-significativo-das-condicoes-meteorologicas_e1778024#article_content_1778245), read 11 Nov, 10:52 UTC · from [the media watch's first on each fact](../../research/media/first-on-each-fact.json)
- [TEK Notícias (SAPO)](../../entities/outlet/tek.md) · **hypothesis** · ""Web Summit cede às pressões e fecha portas no segundo dia por causa do mau tempo" (article, published 2026-11-10 19:41 UTC, 32 minutes after the primary source; matched by title by incident.media@)" · [tek.sapo.pt](https://tek.sapo.pt/noticias/negocios/artigos/web-summit-cede-as-pressoes-e-fecha-portas-no-segundo-dia-por-causa-do-mau-tempo/), read 11 Nov, 10:52 UTC · from [the media watch's first on each fact](../../research/media/first-on-each-fact.json)

## Timeline rows that mention it (2)

| When (UTC) | Label | What the row says |
|---|---|---|
| [10 Nov, 23:53 UTC](../../incidents/2026-11-10-storm-charles/timeline.md#s-1110T2353b) | evidence | No post on Web Summit's blog after "Important event update" (19:09); nothing new on public Mastodon since 21:45 |
| [10 Nov, 19:09 UTC](../../incidents/2026-11-10-storm-charles/timeline.md#s-1110T1909) | fact, decision | PRIMARY: Web Summit's own page, "Important event update": "Day 2 (Wednesday, November 11th) will not take place"; "Web Summit aims to proceed with Day 3 (Thursday, November 12) as planned, following the passing of Storm Charles"; reasons: tidal flooding, disruption to public transport, high winds on… |

## Evidence (15 outside addresses)

- websummit.com, read 10 Nov, 20:59 UTC · no capture of ours yet · [the address itself](https://websummit.com/blog/web-summit/important-event-update-2026/)
- websummit.com, read 11 Nov, 01:36 UTC · no capture of ours yet · [the address itself](https://websummit.com/essentials/schedule/)
- websummit.com, read 11 Nov, 04:33 UTC · no capture of ours yet · [the address itself](https://websummit.com/startups/pitch/)
- powerhouse.indvstryclvb.com, read 10 Nov, 20:04 UTC · no capture of ours yet · [the address itself](https://powerhouse.indvstryclvb.com/websummit)
- cnnportugal.iol.pt, read 11 Nov, 10:52 UTC · no capture of ours yet · [the address itself](https://cnnportugal.iol.pt/tempestade-charles/web-summit/tempestade-charles-obriga-ao-cancelamento-da-web-summit-na-quarta-feira/20261110/6af3796cd34e9ce6f1b43dff)
- dn.pt, read 11 Nov, 10:52 UTC · no capture of ours yet · [the address itself](https://www.dn.pt/sociedade/governo-decreta-situao-de-alerta-montenegro-avisa-que-devemos-passar-horas-difceis-amanh)
- eco.sapo.pt, read 11 Nov, 10:52 UTC · no capture of ours yet · [the address itself](https://eco.sapo.pt/2026/11/10/web-summit-vai-encerrar-esta-quarta-feira-devido-ao-mau-tempo/)
- euronews.com, read 11 Nov, 10:52 UTC · no capture of ours yet · [the address itself](https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/10/web-summit-lisbon-day-2-cancelled-due-to-storm-charles)
- expresso.pt, read 11 Nov, 10:52 UTC · no capture of ours yet · [the address itself](https://expresso.pt/tempestades/2026-11-10-depressao-charles-web-summit-fecha-as-portas-esta-quarta-feira-e-reabre-na-quinta-4c372428)
- jornaldenegocios.pt, read 11 Nov, 10:52 UTC · no capture of ours yet · [the address itself](https://www.jornaldenegocios.pt/economia/detalhe/fiquem-em-casa-todos-os-que-puderem-escolas-e-servicos-publicos-encerrados-amanha-siga-ao-minuto)
- noticiasaominuto.com, read 11 Nov, 10:52 UTC · no capture of ours yet · [the address itself](https://www.noticiasaominuto.com/pais/3082036/web-summit-cancela-segundo-dia-devido-ao-mau-tempo)
- observador.pt, read 11 Nov, 10:52 UTC · no capture of ours yet · [the address itself](https://observador.pt/liveblogs/manifestantes-detidos-no-porto-pronunciam-se-sobre-suspensao-provisoria-do-processo/#liveblog-entry-791150-scroll)
- portugalresident.com, read 11 Nov, 10:52 UTC · no capture of ours yet · [the address itself](https://www.portugalresident.com/storm-sees-web-summit-cancel-its-wednesday-schedule/)
- rtp.pt, read 11 Nov, 10:52 UTC · no capture of ours yet · [the address itself](https://www.rtp.pt/noticias/pais/depressao-charles-esperado-agravamento-significativo-das-condicoes-meteorologicas_e1778024#article_content_1778245)
- tek.sapo.pt, read 11 Nov, 10:52 UTC · no capture of ours yet · [the address itself](https://tek.sapo.pt/noticias/negocios/artigos/web-summit-cede-as-pressoes-e-fecha-portas-no-segundo-dia-por-causa-do-mau-tempo/)

## The same node elsewhere

- In the graph: `decision:websummit-wednesday` ([open it there](../../app/graph/index.html?node=decision%3Awebsummit-wednesday), [its data](../../data/graph/storm.json))
- As data: [decision/websummit-wednesday.json](websummit-wednesday.json) · [every node](../../entities/index.json) · [the grammar](../../entities/ontology.md)