Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation (QRDI) Council has announced a comprehensive agenda for Web Summit Qatar 2026, scheduled to take place from February 1 to 4 in Doha. As the strategic partner of the summit and the exclusive partner of the Corporate Innovation Summit for the third consecutive year, QRDI Council will convene leading voices from government, industry, academia, and the global startup ecosystem.
The four-day program will feature high-impact sessions focused on artificial intelligence, digital health, deep tech, and R&D-driven innovation. Key contributors include the Ministry of Public Health, Qatar Investment Authority, Qatar Development Bank, Qatar Airways, and other major national and international stakeholders supporting Qatar’s innovation agenda.
Among the highlighted sessions are “From Pilot to Market Entry: Qatar as a Platform for Startup Expansion,” which explores how Qatar enables startups to scale regionally and globally, and “Seeding Innovation: How the Small Business Innovation Grant Strengthens Qatar’s Startup Ecosystem,” which will showcase program impact, announce the next funding cycle, and reveal winners from the first cohort.
Beyond formal sessions, the QRDI Council Pavilion will host panels, discussions, and networking activities throughout the summit, serving as a hub for thought leadership and collaboration. The Council will also present its Rising Innovators Award, recognizing emerging talent and impactful contributions aligned with Qatar’s long-term economic and innovation vision.
Located at Pavilion E515 in the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre, QRDI Council’s presence at Web Summit Qatar underscores its mission to build a globally connected, locally empowered research and innovation ecosystem in line with Qatar National Vision 2030
