Qatar Participates in Web Summit Lisbon 2026

The State of Qatar is participating in Web Summit Lisbon 2026 in the Portuguese capital. The event began Monday and continues until November 12, bringing together leading technology figures, investors, entrepreneurs and decision-makers from around the world.

Qatar is represented at the summit for the fourth consecutive year by a delegation led by Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al Thani, Director of the Government Communications Office and Chairman of the Permanent Web Summit Organising Committee. Qatar's participation forms part of efforts to promote the fourth edition of Web Summit Qatar 2027, scheduled to take place in Doha from January 31 to February 3.

HE Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al Thani said: "Qatar Pavilion presents an integrated ecosystem of entities and support programmes working together to highlight investment and business opportunities in the country. We take pride in the participation of startups showcasing their innovations to investors and technology leaders, reflecting the growth of Qatar's entrepreneurship environment."

He added: "Our participation in Lisbon is an important opportunity to engage with the global technology community and showcase the supportive environment Qatar offers for innovation, investment and business growth. We look forward to welcoming this community to Doha for the next edition of the event and building on the successes of previous editions, supporting the goals of the Third National Development Strategy 2024–2030 and contributing to Qatar National Vision 2030."

The Qatar Pavilion began welcoming summit visitors on the opening day, bringing together representatives of government and semi-government entities working in technology, investment and entrepreneurship. They introduced visitors to their programmes and incentives, Qatar's business environment and the steps involved in establishing companies in the country.

The first day saw Invest Qatar launch the "Road to Web Summit Qatar 2027" programme under the Startup Qatar initiative, in collaboration with the Government Communications Office, Web Summit organisers and several partners from Qatar's innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.

The programme aims to prepare between 10 and 15 promising startups through an intensive two-day bootcamp featuring specialised mentorship and practical training in investor-pitch preparation, market-entry strategies and preparations for investor meetings. The programme will strengthen the startups' readiness to participate in the fourth edition of the global event in Doha.

Visit Qatar is participating at the Qatar Pavilion, showcasing the country's diverse tourism offerings and its position as a leading global destination for business events. Through an interactive cultural experience, visitors can discover Qatar's rich heritage and warm hospitality, while a professional calligrapher creates personalised souvenir cards in Arabic calligraphy alongside promotional videos highlighting the country's leading attractions and tourism experiences.

These activities demonstrate that Qatar's appeal extends beyond hosting business events, offering visitors an inspiring glimpse of the integrated cultural and leisure experiences available in the country.

Pavilion visitors can experience aspects of Qatari culture alongside visual presentations featuring the country's leading landmarks and tourism experiences. The "Ask Qatar" activation enables visitors to meet people living in the country, learn about their experiences and receive direct answers to their questions, while four startups showcase their solutions and innovations to investors and technology leaders.

Qatar's presence also extends to the summit's stages, where Dr. Hamad Rashid Al-Naimi, Chief Strategy Officer at Invest Qatar, is participating in a session examining shifts in the global growth landscape and emerging opportunities in new markets.

Haya Al Ghanim, Director of Qatar Funds at Qatar Investment Authority, is also participating in a session on investment trends in innovative technologies and their role in reshaping industries.

Snoonu, the first Qatari technology startup valued at more than QAR 1 billion, is presenting a workshop on scaling local products and taking them to global markets. Qatar Science & Technology Park is organising a series of workshops introducing its support programmes for technology companies.

Qatar's participation in Lisbon follows three editions of Web Summit Qatar that have helped establish Doha as a global platform for innovation and entrepreneurship in the region. The most recent edition welcomed a record 30,274 participants from 127 countries, alongside 1,637 startups.

Founded in 2009, Web Summit holds its annual flagship conference in Lisbon alongside editions around the world, including Web Summit Qatar, the fastest-growing technology event in the Middle East and North Africa; Web Summit Rio in South America; and Web Summit Vancouver in North America.

Source: QNA

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