Web Summit Qatar 2025 Set To Bring Tech Leaders Together

Posted by author February 20, 2025 Tech

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Web Summit Qatar has emerged as the region’s premier technology conference, and its second edition is now on the horizon, running from February 23 to 26, 2025, at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center. This year, the event is set to welcome around 35,000 participants, with 60% anticipated to be locals, showcasing the event’s growing significance within Qatar and beyond.

According to HE Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al Thani, Director of the Government Communications Office and Chairman of the Permanent Web Summit Organising Committee, “Last year, we hosted the inaugural edition of Web Summit Qatar, the largest tech event in the MENA region, marking a valuable addition to Qatar’s achievements. Our primary goal in hosting this event is to develop the tech sector in Qatar and strengthen its position as a leading regional hub.” This ambition reflects the summit’s goal to create strong links between tech entrepreneurs, innovators, and investors.

Much of the spotlight this year will illuminate the participation of startups, as the summit expects to showcase over 1,500 companies, with 200 of them hailing from Qatar. This is indicative of an impressive 140% increase in local startup involvement compared to last year’s inaugural event. The increase does not stop there; investor participation has surged by 50% as confirmed during the recent press conference held by the organizers.

Paddy Cosgrave, the Founder and CEO of Web Summit, emphasized the staggering growth: “Gathering more than 1,500 startups from over 90 countries around the world is something doesn’t happen anywhere else in the region. For me, that’s the true measure of a technology conference.” He noted the sharp increase of investors traveling from around the world – roughly 90% of attendees are coming internationally, underscoring Qatar’s rising status within the global tech ecosystem.

Web Summit Qatar 2025 is poised to feature over 300 speakers, including industry heavyweights and thought leaders from various sectors. The event will also facilitate discussions delving deeply from topics such as artificial intelligence to the resurgence of fintech and its impact on global finance trends.

Further adding to the incentive for participation, Cosgrave remarked on the momentous growth of interest seen within this past year: “It’s clearly attracting people when you look at the numbers and the huge growth. I believe the world is shifting.” Such enthusiasm portrays Qatar as not only leading the tech discourse but as increasingly integral to the global narrative surrounding technology.

The summit aims to bolster Qatar’s ambitions within the tech sector, aligning its initiatives with the Qatar National Vision 2030. Sheikh Jassim stressed how this initiative will contribute to sustainable development and economic growth, stating, “We firmly believe…investing in innovation and technology will contribute to sustainable development and economic growth, in line with Qatar’s National Vision 2030.” This framework is set to propel Qatar to the forefront of technological innovation.

Cosgrave summarizes the essence of the summit with optimism, proclaiming, “It’s an opportunity for very young companies, very early-stage startups, to come together…to meet potential customers and meet with potential investors.” The expansive networking possibilities borne out of this event serve as pivotal opportunities for startups ready to share their innovations.

Web Summit Qatar 2025 is not merely about showcasing tech innovation; it is actively about redefining the technological future and catalyzing extraordinary collaborations. With its focus on facilitating connections, it is expected to reshape the narrative of innovation within the region.

So, startups and tech leaders, don’t miss out on this golden opportunity to be part of something monumental. The summit promises to connect you with top investors and influential decision-makers across the technology spectrum, making it the must-attend event for anyone serious about advancing their business. Hurry, register now, and secure your place at Web Summit Qatar 2025!