Doha, Qatar — Ooredoo, Qatar’s leading telecommunications and ICT provider, will return as Diamond Sponsor of Web Summit Qatar 2026, taking place from February 1 to 4 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre. The sponsorship builds on the strong momentum of previous editions and reinforces Ooredoo’s role in advancing Qatar’s National Digital Strategy 2030.
Web Summit Qatar 2026 is expected to welcome more than 30,000 attendees, alongside over 700 investors and 1,500 startups from around the world. The event will once again bring together entrepreneurs, policymakers, investors, and global technology leaders to shape the future of innovation and business.
Aligned with the event, Ooredoo will showcase its vision under the theme “Empowering Tomorrow: AI, Connectivity & Startup Innovation,” highlighting how advanced connectivity and digital platforms are enabling innovation, accelerating business growth, and supporting Qatar’s transition toward a knowledge-based economy.
Ooredoo’s presence will centre on an immersive Innovation Hub Pavilion, offering an experience-led journey reflecting the company’s contribution to Qatar’s digital transformation. The pavilion will feature AI-driven solutions, advanced connectivity, cloud and cybersecurity services, smart industry applications, and digital business platforms. Dedicated startup collaboration pods will spotlight selected startups within Ooredoo’s digital ecosystem.
Designed around storytelling, interaction, and real-world use cases, the pavilion will feature live demonstrations, intuitive AI-powered interfaces, immersive digital environments, and collaborative spaces that encourage dialogue and partnership.
Hassan Ismael Al Emadi, Chief Business Officer at Ooredoo Qatar, said the Diamond Sponsorship reflects Ooredoo’s long-term commitment to enabling Qatar’s digital future. He noted that connectivity today is more than infrastructure, serving as a catalyst for innovation, collaboration, and sustainable growth, and enabling businesses and startups to turn ideas into impact.
Since its Middle East debut in 2024, Web Summit Qatar has grown rapidly, welcoming more than 15,000 participants in its first year and exceeding 25,000 attendees in 2025. The event has become a cornerstone of Qatar’s global technology calendar, reinforcing the country’s position as a hub for entrepreneurship, investment, and digital leadership.
Through its Diamond Sponsorship of Web Summit Qatar 2026, Ooredoo continues to strengthen its position as a trusted digital partner, connecting ambition with opportunity across Qatar’s innovation ecosystem.
