Web Summit Qatar 2026 concludes an exceptional third edition

Doha, Qatar: Web Summit Qatar 2026 concluded Wednesday following four days of discussions, underscoring its role as a global platform uniting decision...

Doha, Qatar: Web Summit Qatar 2026 concluded Wednesday following four days of discussions, underscoring its role as a global platform uniting decision-makers, entrepreneurs, investors, and thought leaders to shape the future of technology, innovation, and the digital economy.

The event attracted a record 30,274 participants from 127 countries, an 18% increase compared to last year, alongside close to 1,000 investors, and 1,637 startups, 38% of them founded by women.

Director of the Government Communications Office (GCO) and Chairman of the Permanent Web Summit Organizing Committee, HE Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al-Thani said: "Web Summit Qatar 2026 sends a clear message that technology and innovation are essential pillars of our national development. The summit serves as a strategic platform to enable partnerships that accelerate the transition toward a knowledge-based economy and enhance Qatar's competitiveness regionally and globally."

He added: "The strong startup participation seen today, including Qatari companies, highlights the strength and maturity of Qatar's entrepreneurship ecosystem, supported by a conducive environment that brings together enabling legal and regulatory frameworks, advanced digital infrastructure, and public-private integration, turning Qatar National Vision 2030 into tangible and sustainable growth."

Founder and CEO of Web Summit, Paddy Cosgrave said: "Web Summit Qatar has rapidly emerged as one of the world's most important technology events within just three years, highlighting Qatar's ambition to play a leading role in shaping the future of technology."