Web Summit Qatar

Web Summit Qatar returns to Doha from February 1–4, 2026, bringing together thousands of international entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, media leaders, and industry pioneers. For four days, Doha becomes the global meeting point for the future of technology, innovation, business, and culture.

This gathering is designed to connect a new generation of founders in the Middle East with the world. With global influence, powerful speakers, and unmatched scale, Web Summit Qatar sets the stage for conversations that shape the future of tech and business.

Why Web Summit Qatar?

More than 30,000 people will gather at the DECC for Web Summit Qatar to network, learn, showcase innovation, and build meaningful partnerships. The event supports fast-growing startup ecosystems in the Middle East while connecting international founders to the region’s thriving market and investment landscape.

Recognized worldwide by global media:

• “A major tech conference.” – Al Jazeera
• “The giants of the web assemble.” – The Wall Street Journal
• “The biggest names in tech and business.” – Reuters
• “The world’s largest gathering of startups.” – Bloomberg

2025 Speaker Highlights

Meet some of the globally recognized founders, creators, executives, investors, and change-makers who set the tone for Web Summit Qatar.

• Alexandr Wang, Founder, Scale AI
• Alexis Ohanian, Founder & GP, Seven Seven Six; Co-founder of Reddit
• Will Smith, Actor and Musician
• Blake Chandlee, President, Global Business Solutions, TikTok
• Jay Shetty, Global bestselling author & 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
• Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice Chairperson & CEO, Qatar Foundation
• Amjad Masad, Co-founder & CEO, Replit
• Aidan Gomez, Founder & CEO, Cohere
• Kevin Mayer, Co-CEO, Candle Media
• Laura Chambers, CEO, Mozilla
• Mikayel Vardanyan, Co-founder & COO, Picsart
• Joy Robins, Global Chief Advertising Officer, The New York Times
• Almar Latour, CEO, Dow Jones
• Pam Kaufman, President & CEO, International Markets, Paramount
• Andrew Feldman, Co-founder & CEO, Cerebras Systems
• Don McGuire, CMO, Qualcomm
• GV Ravishankar, Managing Director, Peak XV
• Qi Pan, Global Director, Spectacles AR Platform, Snap
• Yassine Saidi, Chief Product Officer, Under Armour
• Motaz Azaiza, Photojournalist & Activist
• Mo Farah, 10x Olympic & World Champion
• Jim Bankoff, CEO, Vox Media

Event Overview

Web Summit Qatar has become a central global hub for founders, investors, policymakers, and international media. It brings together:

• More than 30,000 attendees
• Over 700 investors
• More than 1,500 startups

This event joins the global series organized by Web Summit, including Web Summit Lisbon, Web Summit Rio, Web Summit Vancouver, and RISE in Hong Kong.

What to Expect in 2026

Over four days, attendees will experience:

• Thought-provoking talks from global leaders
• Startup showcases across multiple industries
• Investor meetings and deal-flow opportunities
• Media and press networking
• Workshops, masterclasses, and ecosystem sessions
• Regional and international community gatherings
• Opportunities to learn from the best minds in technology, business, investment, and media

The DECC becomes a hub for new ideas, product launches, major announcements, and conversations that define the future of tech.