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Web Summit Qatar 2025

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Web Summit Qatar 2025 was held on February 23–26, 2025, at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC)

Web Summit Qatar 2025 became the largest tech event in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, attracting over 25,000 participants from 124 countries, including 1,520 startups and 723 investors, surpassing last year's attendance by 10,000 participants.

Key Topics of the Summit:

  • The evolution of generative AI and its impact on global markets
  • The role of technology in addressing climate change, energy challenges, and biodiversity conservation
  • The development of the Middle East’s tech ecosystem
  • The future of advertising
  • Changes in the venture capital landscape

Major Achievements:

 Women-led startups: 47% of the startups were founded by women, marking a 51% increase from 2024.
 Local initiatives: 228 Qatari startups participated, making up 15% of all showcased projects.
 Leading sector: Artificial Intelligence (AI) was the top-represented industry, accounting for 17% of all startups.

Key Partners & Participants:

Articles & Interviews

António Guterres. UN must lead ‘surge in diplomacy’

Elena Feoktistova. Farther away from the brink

Diplomat in swimming costume. Icy reception by Lewis Pugh

Ivana Modena. Sustainable development is a holistic way of life.