Web Summit Qatar is expected to draw more than 30,000 attendees from over 120 countries to its 2026 edition in Doha, organisers said on Sunday.
The event will bring together entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and technology leaders, including more than 1,600 startups from around the world. Organisers also anticipate the presence of over 700 investors and 600 members of the international media.
The conference will showcase Qatar’s growing role as a regional technology hub, driven by smart-city initiatives, digital transformation, and economic diversification beyond oil. The event floor is at full capacity, with leading global companies including IBM, TikTok, Microsoft, Huawei, Qatar Airways, and Snapchat confirmed as partners.
Discussions at the summit will focus on how technology can address global challenges such as financial inequality, healthcare gaps, and climate change. Artificial intelligence is expected to feature prominently, with sessions examining its impact across industries including healthcare, energy, finance, media, and sports, alongside debates on regulation, funding, and governance.
Other areas of focus include quantum computing, fintech innovation, clean energy, government technology, health, and advanced manufacturing. Organisers said Web Summit Qatar aims to connect attendees through a mix of keynotes, panels, and personalised meetups powered by its Summit Engine platform.
Confirmed speakers include Canva co-founder and COO Cliff Obrecht, Omnicom Group CEO John Wren, Invest Qatar CEO Sheikh Ali Alwaleed Al-Thani, Pentagram partner Natasha Jen, and Morocco’s Minister of Digital Transition Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, among others.
“Web Summit Qatar 2026 will bring together the people shaping the next decade of technology and innovation,” a spokesperson said. “The high level of participation reflects the event’s growing influence and Qatar’s strategic role in the regional tech ecosystem.”
Web Summit, which originated in Dublin and later expanded to Lisbon, Vancouver, and Rio de Janeiro, describes itself as the world’s largest technology and innovation event series.