Web Summit is a prestigious event that brings together people and companies redefining the global tech industry.

In 2024, this event is coming to Qatar, where thousands of international entrepreneurs, investors and leaders will gather in Doha to connect with the tech world.

RELATED: Speakers from Qatar to watch out for at Web Summit 2024

Qatar participated in the Web Summit 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal, in November 2023, in anticipation of hosting the conference for the first time in the region over the next five years.

The ILoveQatar.net (ILQ) team has listed the happenings of the summit, the key speakers, and more! Check it out!

When is the Web Summit Qatar happening?

The Web Summit Qatar is all set to take place in Doha at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) from 26-29 February 2024. The event will host 12,000+ attendees, 400+ investors, 1,000+ start-ups and more.

Web Summit Qatar joins Web Summit, alongside Web Summit in Lisbon, Web Summit Rio in Rio de Janeiro, Collision in Toronto, and RISE in Hong Kong.

Why are people gathering for Web Summit Qatar?

Web Summit Qatar aims to connect founders in the Middle East to investors, journalists, customers, partners and more around the world. It is an opportunity to develop the tech scene in the region.

12,000+ attendees are gathering here for:

• Networking
• Lead generation
• Learning and development

Who are the speakers for Web Summit Qatar?

Web Summit has announced the first set of speakers for the event in Qatar. They are as follows:

• Hassan Al-Thawadi, Secretary General Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy
• Mohammed Al-Hardan, Head of Technology, Media & Telecom Investments, Qatar Investment Authority
• Ali Alwaleed Al-Thani, CEO, Invest Qatar
• Sheikh Mansoor Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, CEO, MBK Holding
• Khalifa Al Haroon, Founding partner, PayLater
• Mohamed Jaidah, Group Executive Director, Jaidah Group
• Trevor Noah, Author & Presenter
• Blake Chandlee, President of Global Business Solutions, TikTok
• Andy O’Connell, VP of Product Policy & Strategy, Meta
• Will Ahmed, Founder & CEO, Whoop

Check the full list of speakers here.

What are the different content tracks for Web Summit Qatar?

The Web Summit Qatar is divided into different tracks ranging from leaders, founders and innovators discussing everything from business issues, programming, infrastructure, smart cities, investing, marketing and much more! Your ticket grants you access to all of them.

• Business that innovates (Corporate Innovation Summit): Leaders of the world’s biggest companies discuss major issues facing businesses today.
• The energy track: Explore the world’s energy dynamics as experts gather for an examination of the entire landscape, the traditional and renewable sectors, talk about the path to a sustainable future.
• The developer track (FullSTK): This is a developer conference which gathers innovators, data scientists, coders and engineers programming the future.
• Unicorns in the making (Growth Summit): The founders and leaders of the world’s highest-growth companies will reinvent the services and products of the future.
• Autotech and robotics (Machine): At this event, the future of transportation, sustainability in the auto industry, smart cities and their infrastructure, and more will be explored.
• The evolution of finance (MoneyConf): The world’s leading banks, tech firms and fintech startups meet at this event to discuss the intersection of finance and technology.
• The marketing track (PandaConf): Explore how technology has transformed the marketing industry at PandaConf.
• The Saas track (SaaS Monster): SaaS Monster is the meeting place of the tech companies, players in cloud computing, big data, security, customer service and enterprise technology.
• Kickstarting a startup (Startup University): Take advice from founders, CEOs and investors at Startup University.
• Smart money talks (Venture): Understand the global investor ecosystem, and you will also get to meet the people with the inside knowledge on the future of investment.
• More than just a game (SportsTrade): Sports and business collaborate on SportsTrade, as they explore how tech is changing the face of some of the world’s oldest pastimes.
  
• Q&A: Pick the brains of founders, politicians, astronauts, executives and investors?

Why is Web Summit Qatar important, and how will it benefit Qatar?

Web Summit Qatar is an important platform to attract startups to establish in Doha. It also aids in giving businesses a growth plan, improving the talent pool in Qatar, and improving the system of establishing a company in Qatar, thereby adding more jobs to the country. This will also help businesses and people to work from anywhere in the world but have their base in Qatar.

Speaking about the summit in Qatar, His Excellency Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al Thani, Director of the Government Communications Office, said:

“Just as the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 was a tournament for all Arabs, we are keen to make Qatar’s hosting of the Web Summit an opportunity for the youth in the Arab world to showcase their initiatives, abilities and talents on a global stage; and to benefit from and interact with this remarkable global forum.”

He then stressed that “hosting this event is an investment in talents, minds, developing technology, and the future; and it is a winning bet on Qatar and its youth.”

What do you need to know about the Night Summit in Qatar?

Every night, attendees to the Web Summit Qatar get exclusive access to events, each with a different theme and atmosphere. They can network while soaking up Qatar’s heritage and culture. Access to the Night Summit is included with the Web Summit Qatar ticket.

• Meet and Greet: 26 February at Barahat Msheireb (5:45 pm - 12 am)
• The Art of Business: 27 February at Mina District (7 pm - 12 am)
• Night Summit Party: 28 February, B12 Beach Club (7 pm - 12 am)

What Masterclasses are happening at the Web Summit Qatar?

Web Summit Qatar also offers masterclasses for in-depth learning opportunities led by industry experts. These are a great way for attendees to network and gain new insights. You must have a ticket to Web Summit Qatar to be able to participate in or attend masterclasses.

Know the schedule here.

What is the Web Summit Qatar schedule?

From talks, masterclasses, Q&As and more, check out what's happening at Web Summit Qatar 2024 here.

How to purchase tickets for Web Summit Qatar?

The prices of the tickets are as follows. Click HERE to book the tickets.

General Attendees

• General Attendee: QR 3,195
• Executive: QR 10,995
• Chairperson: QR 34,995

Group Packages

• 5-9 tickets: QR 3,035 (price per ticket)
• 10-14 tickets: QR 2,876 (price per ticket)
• 15-19 tickets: QR 2,716 (price per ticket)

Investors

• Investor: QR 3,595
• 2-4 investor tickets: QR 3,415 (price per ticket)
• 5-9 investor tickets: QR 3,236 (price per ticket)
• 10+ investor tickets: QR 3,056 (price per ticket)

Startups

Apply to join the Web Summit Qatar startup programme here. Limited tickets to Web Summit Qatar 2024 are still available.

Partners

The exhibition space at Web Summit Qatar 2024 is sold out.

Women In Tech

Woman In Tech program is currently sold out.

Click HERE to book the tickets.

On 31 January 2024, Web Summit Qatar announced that it sold out its startup, partner, and women in tech programmes.

RELATED: Web Summit Qatar sells out more than 1,000 startup and 100 partner programmes

Web Summit Qatar Details

• Dates: 26-29 February 2024
• Location: Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC)
• Book tickets: Click here
• Facebook: @websummitqatar
• Instagram: @websummitqatar
• X: @websummitqatar
• Website: https://qatar.websummit.com
• Download Web Summit App: Click here

RELATED:

• Qatar participates in Web Summit 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal
• First set of speakers for Web Summit Qatar announced
• Trevor Noah to headline Web Summit Qatar in February 2024
• Web Summit Qatar

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