Qatar to host WSJ Tech Live for five years

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar will host the WSJ Tech Live conference annually for five years, beginning in 2025. A statement by the Government Co...

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar will host the WSJ Tech Live conference annually for five years, beginning in 2025.

A statement by the Government Communications Office said Director of the Government Communications Office Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al-Thani, appearing with Almar Latour, publisher of The Wall Street Journal and CEO of Dow Jones, jointly announced that Qatar will host WSJ Tech Live annually for five years, beginning in 2025.

This marks the first time WSJs most exclusive tech event will be held in the Middle East. The invitation-only conference will bring together an audience of over 200 C-suite executives, investors, innovative startups and influential venture capitalists from across the world.

Speaking at the WSJ Tech Live in California, Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al-Thani praised Qatars selection to host the event. He emphasized that the conference aligns with Qatars vision to become a global hub for advanced technology and innovation, as outlined in the Third National Development Strategy and Qatar National Vision 2030.

"Hosting the WSJ Tech Live marks another significant step in the growth of Qatars technology ecosystem," said Sheikh Jassim. "When the worlds top tech leaders gather in Qatar, it will create an unparalleled opportunity to benefit from their diverse expertise, insights and global networks. This will inspire local talent, attract international investment, and create avenues for strategic global partnerships that propel our development journey forward."