The countdown has begun for one of the most anticipated tech gatherings of the year. Web Summit Qatar 2025 at Doha, Qatar is not just another conference, it’s a gateway to the future. From February 23-26, the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) will become the epicenter of groundbreaking innovations, world-changing ideas, and billion-dollar deals as over thousands of entrepreneurs, investors, and tech visionaries descend upon the city. For startups and visionaries who are looking to witness the next big thing in AI, fintech, and digital transformation, this is where you need to be.

Web Summit 2025 – Bigger and Better

Web Summit Qatar returns to Doha for its second edition, promising to once again bring the world’s brightest minds in tech, business, and investment under one roof. This year’s event is set to be bigger and bolder, as it dives headfirst into the hottest topics shaping the global technology landscape. This year’s edition promises to outdo itself, with over 20,000 attendees, 1,200+ exhibiting startups (40% of them women-founded), and an expanded programme spread across five stages and 10+ tracks. The speaker lineup will feature more than 300 industry heavyweights, while 600 media representatives and 500 investors ensure the summit remains the centre of global attention.

Power-Packed Lineup of Industry Leaders

Web Summit Qatar 2025 is set to witness a stellar speaker lineup featuring some of the brightest minds in technology, finance, and entrepreneurship. With discussions ranging from artificial intelligence to fintech disruption and augmented reality, attendees can expect great insights and opportunities to collaborate. Here are a few of our speakers:

Alexandr Wang – Founder & CEO, Scale AI	Alexis Ohanian – Founder & General Partner, Seven Seven Six; Co-Founder of Reddit	Molly He – CEO, Element Biosciences	Jay Shetty – Global bestselling author & podcast host of On Purpose	Eduardo Saverin – Co-Founder & Co-CEO, B Capital
Carla Zakhem-Hassan – Chief Marketing Officer, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.	Malcolm Gladwell – Journalist & Author	Hosam Arab – Co-Founder & CEO, Tabby	Sara Sabry – Astronaut, CEO & Founder, Deep Space Initiative	Brian Robbins – Co-CEO, Paramount Global
Kevin Mayer – Co-CEO, Candle Media	Laura Chambers – CEO, Mozilla	Mikayel Vardanyan – Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer, Picsart	Joy Robins – Global Chief Advertising Officer, The New York Times	Almar Latour – CEO, Dow Jones
Christian Meermann – Founding Partner, Cherry Ventures	Pam Kaufman – President & CEO of International Markets, Paramount	Andrew Feldman – Co-Founder & CEO, Cerebras Systems	GV Ravishankar – Managing Director, Peak XV	Rashmi Gopinath – Co-Founder & Managing Partner, BAM Corner Point

Key Sessions Lineup

The four-day event features a packed schedule with keynote speeches, expert panels, and masterclasses across multiple sectors. Some must-attend sessions include:

Opening Night (February 23, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM) – A grand kickoff at Centre Stage.

• The AI Chip Race (February 24, 11:10 AM – 11:35 AM) – A deep dive into AI advancements with Andrew Feldman, CEO of Cerebras Systems.
• Future of Fintech in MENA (February 24, 10:30 AM – 10:55 AM) – Insights into the evolving financial landscape with top fintech leaders.
• Snapchat’s AR Evolution (February 24, 10:45 AM – 11:10 AM) – Qi Pan, Global Director at Snap, unveils the future of augmented reality.
• Sustainable Tech for the Future (February 24, 11:45 AM – 12:00 PM) – Innovations that drive greener business models.
• With a large lineup of workshops and networking sessions from February 24-26, attendees can expect to learn how to help businesses scale in competitive markets.

(Find more information of the session lineup)

Powering Innovation: Partners of Web Summit Qatar 2025

The Web Summit Qatar 2025 wouldn’t be possible without the support of leading global brands, visionary enterprises, and industry giants that continue to push the boundaries of innovation. Here’s a look at the some of the powerhouse companies making an impact at this year’s summit:

Technology and AI: Meta, Microsoft, McKinsey & Company, Qatar Science & Technology Park

Telecommunications and IT: Huawei, i4 Solutions | Cisco Partner, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Ooredoo

AI and Machine Learning: Zencoder, ADGS, SAPIENTROQ

Social Media and Marketing: TikTok, Snapchat, Amazon Ads, Media City Qatar

Fintech and Financial Services: Mastercard, QNB Group, Sadad Payment Solutions, Qatar Investment Authority, Qatar Insurance Group, Karty LLC, Uzum, EY, DIBSY, Receipts, SkipCash, PayLater, Qatar Africa Business Forum, Gen by Payway

Entertainment and Media: Al Jazeera Media Network, beIN MEDIA GROUP

Politics and International Trade: The German Startup Pavilion, Startup Portugal, QRDI Council, Qatar Development Bank, Qatar Manpower Solutions Co. (Jusour), Tamkeen, Startup Qatar | An Initiative by Invest Qatar

Security and Cloud Solutions: Palo Alto Networks, Cloudflare, Fortinet

E-commerce & Retail: Snoonu, Ebdaa Digital Technology, Urban Point, KAFY, Wqtah

Mobility and Transportation: Genesis, Al Abdulghani Motors

Legal and Professional Services: Accenture

Education: Northwestern Qatar

Energy and Utilities: Shell

SaaS:ai, Zoho Corporation

Proptech & Real Estate – Workinton Qatar, Al Jedad Holding

(Know more about the world’s leading companies joining Web Summit Qatar 2025)

Spotlight on the Middle East’s Tech Transformation

Web Summit Qatar 2025 will also focus on the Middle East’s inspiring journey to becoming a global tech leader. With massive investments driving the growth of smart cities and efforts to move beyond oil-dependent economies, the region is carving out a unique space for innovation and progress. Conversations will explore how technology is being used to tackle real-world challenges—like reducing financial inequality, improving access to healthcare, and finding solutions to the climate crisis.

Web Summit Qatar’s focus on facilitating connections is central to its ethos. Founder Paddy Cosgrave explains, “It’s an opportunity for very young companies, very early-stage startups, to come together to meet with each other, meet potential customers, and meet with potential investors. It’s an opportunity for young companies, whose stories may not yet have been told anywhere, to share their story, their product, and what they’re hoping to build.”

(For more insight into Cosgrave’s journey with Web Summit, watch his full interview)

Secure Your Spot

With access to top investors, global corporations, and breakthrough technology, Web Summit Qatar 2025 is a golden ticket for startups and businesses aiming to change their business.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be at the center of the next wave of innovation. Hurry up and register now to book your tickets and secure your place at Web Summit Qatar 2025.

Key Sessions Lineup

The four-day event features a packed schedule with keynote speeches, expert panels, and masterclasses across multiple sectors. Some must-attend sessions include:

• Opening Night (February 23, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM) – A grand kickoff at Centre Stage.
• The AI Chip Race (February 24, 11:10 AM – 11:35 AM) – A deep dive into AI advancements with Andrew Feldman, CEO of Cerebras Systems.
• Future of Fintech in MENA (February 24, 10:30 AM – 10:55 AM) – Insights into the evolving financial landscape with top fintech leaders.
• Snapchat’s AR Evolution (February 24, 10:45 AM – 11:10 AM) – Qi Pan, Global Director at Snap, unveils the future of augmented reality.
• Sustainable Tech for the Future (February 24, 11:45 AM – 12:00 PM) – Innovations that drive greener business models.

With a large lineup of workshops and networking sessions from February 24-26, attendees can expect to learn how to help businesses scale in competitive markets.

(Find more information of the session lineup)

Powering Innovation: Partners of Web Summit Qatar 2025

The Web Summit Qatar 2025 wouldn’t be possible without the support of leading global brands, visionary enterprises, and industry giants that continue to push the boundaries of innovation. Here’s a look at the some of the powerhouse companies making an impact at this year’s summit:

• Technology and AI: Meta, Microsoft, McKinsey & Company, Qatar Science & Technology Park
• Telecommunications and IT: Huawei, i4 Solutions | Cisco Partner, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Ooredoo
• AI and Machine Learning: Zencoder, ADGS, SAPIENTROQ
• Social Media and Marketing: TikTok, Snapchat, Amazon Ads, Media City Qatar
• Fintech and Financial Services: Mastercard, QNB Group, Sadad Payment Solutions, Qatar Investment Authority, Qatar Insurance Group, Karty LLC, Uzum, EY, DIBSY, Receipts, SkipCash, PayLater, Qatar Africa Business Forum, Gen by Payway
• Entertainment and Media: Al Jazeera Media Network, beIN MEDIA GROUP
• Politics and International Trade: The German Startup Pavilion, Startup Portugal, QRDI Council, Qatar Development Bank, Qatar Manpower Solutions Co. (Jusour), Tamkeen, Startup Qatar | An Initiative by Invest Qatar
• Security and Cloud Solutions: Palo Alto Networks, Cloudflare, Fortinet
• E-commerce & Retail: Snoonu, Ebdaa Digital Technology, Urban Point, KAFY, Wqtah
• Mobility and Transportation: Genesis, Al Abdulghani Motors
• Legal and Professional Services: Accenture
• Education: Northwestern Qatar
• Energy and Utilities: Shell
• SaaS:ai, Zoho Corporation
• Proptech & Real Estate – Workinton Qatar, Al Jedad Holding

(Know more about the world’s leading companies joining Web Summit Qatar 2025)

Spotlight on the Middle East’s Tech Transformation

Web Summit Qatar 2025 will also focus on the Middle East’s inspiring journey to becoming a global tech leader. With massive investments driving the growth of smart cities and efforts to move beyond oil-dependent economies, the region is carving out a unique space for innovation and progress. Conversations will explore how technology is being used to tackle real-world challenges—like reducing financial inequality, improving access to healthcare, and finding solutions to the climate crisis.

Web Summit Qatar’s focus on facilitating connections is central to its ethos. Founder Paddy Cosgrave explains, “It’s an opportunity for very young companies, very early-stage startups, to come together to meet with each other, meet potential customers, and meet with potential investors. It’s an opportunity for young companies, whose stories may not yet have been told anywhere, to share their story, their product, and what they’re hoping to build.”

(For more insight into Cosgrave’s journey with Web Summit, watch his full interview)

Secure Your Spot

With access to top investors, global corporations, and breakthrough technology, Web Summit Qatar 2025 is a golden ticket for startups and businesses aiming to change their business.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be at the center of the next wave of innovation. Hurry up and register now to book your tickets and secure your place at Web Summit Qatar 2025.