Key Takeaways
- Web Summit Qatar 2026 runs from February 1 to 4 in Doha, attracting over 30,000 attendees from 120 countries.
- The event will showcase more than 1,500 startups from various sectors, offering exhibitions and pitch competitions.
- More than 700 investors will attend to focus on early-stage funding and growth capital opportunities.
- Over 350 speakers will discuss key topics like artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and cybersecurity.
- The summit aims to connect startups with capital and talent while enhancing Qatar’s innovation strategy.
Web Summit Qatar 2026 returns to Doha from 1 to 4 February 2026, positioning the city as a global hub for technology, startups, and digital innovation. The summit marks the third consecutive year of the event in Qatar and forms part of the international Web Summit series.
The conference will take place at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center. Organisers expect more than 30,000 attendees from over 120 countries. Participants include founders, investors, policymakers, executives, and media leaders from across the global technology ecosystem.
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Web Summit Qatar 2026 startup and investor participation
The summit will host more than 1,500 startups from sectors such as artificial intelligence, fintech, health technology, sustainability, enterprise software, and digital media. Startups will take part in exhibitions, pitch competitions, private meetings, and structured networking sessions.
Over 700 investors are scheduled to attend Web Summit Qatar 2026. These include venture capital firms, angel investors, corporate venture teams, and family offices. Investor activity will focus on early-stage funding, growth capital, and international expansion.
Web Summit Qatar 2026 speakers and program agenda
The event will feature more than 350 speakers. Speakers include global technology executives, startup founders, researchers, economists, and government officials. Sessions will address artificial intelligence, digital transformation, venture funding, startup scaling, cybersecurity, and future workforce trends.
Media and global partners
The summit will welcome more than 600 publishers, editors, CEOs, and reporters. Media organisations attending include The New York Times, Time, The Guardian, and The Atlantic. Coverage will focus on product launches, funding announcements, and technology policy discussions.
Exhibiting partners at Web Summit Qatar 2026 include iHeartMedia, Huawei, Golden Gate Ventures, Genesis, and other regional and international brands. The exhibition floor will showcase technology solutions, platforms, and emerging innovations.
The summit aims to connect startups with capital, talent, and global markets. The event supports Qatar’s innovation strategy while positioning Doha as a meeting point for the future of technology and entrepreneurship.
