Committee reviews preparations for Third Web Summit Qatar

Doha, Qatar: The Permanent Web Summit Organising Committee, during its regular meeting, reviewed the latest developments related to the third Web Summ...

Doha, Qatar: The Permanent Web Summit Organising Committee, during its regular meeting, reviewed the latest developments related to the third Web Summit Qatar, scheduled to be held from February 1 to 4 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre, where it discussed the level of readiness to host the event amid rising participation demand.

The committee confirmed that startup programme tickets are fully sold out, with more than 1,600 startups from around the world participating, alongside expectations that general attendance tickets will sell out soon, with around 30,000 participants from 124 countries, nearly 700 investors, and 600 media representatives, in addition to the summit’s allocated space reaching full capacity, with the participation of several leading global companies.

Director of the Government Communications Office and Chairman of the Permanent Web Summit Organising Committee, H E Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al-Thani, said that the sell-out of startup program tickets reflects the growing confidence in Web Summit Qatar as a global platform bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, and decision-makers, providing an environment that fosters innovation and partnership building.

He added that the summit represents a strategic opportunity for Qatari and regional startups to showcase their ideas, build meaningful partnerships, and access a global network of investors and experts, helping transform innovative ideas into projects with sustainable economic impact.

Sheikh Jassim pointed to the remarkable growth in the number of participating Qatari startups, noting that the summit’s second edition recorded an increase exceeding 90 percent compared to the 2024 edition, highlighting that this growth reflects the success of national efforts in empowering entrepreneurs and enhancing their role in building a knowledge-based economy, in line with the objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030.