• Web Summit Qatar 2026 opens February 1 in Doha, with organisers expecting tickets to sell out amid strong regional demand.
• The four-day event will host 1,600 startups, 400 speakers, and hundreds of investors across technology and innovation sectors.
• Organisers expanded the DECC venue to accommodate record attendance and reinforce Doha’s growing role as a MENA tech hub.

Web Summit Qatar 

Web Summit Qatar 2026 is set to kick off in Doha from February 1 to 4. The event will take place at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC).

The Permanent Web Summit Organising Committee confirmed readiness during its final coordination meeting. The committee expects tickets to sell out within hours, reflecting its confidence in strong demand ahead of the event.

“With days remaining to the summit, we are prepared to welcome a record number of participants at the region’s largest technology event, reflecting the summit’s sustained growth and international appeal over successive editions,”

HE Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al-Thani, Director of the Government Communications Office and Chairman of the Permanent Web Summit Organising Committee.

Now in its third edition, the summit continues to scale quickly. This year’s venue has been expanded to include DECC’s park and the surrounding outdoor areas. The expansion is designed to handle higher attendance and create more space for sessions, meetings, and live activations.

Regional Tech Platform

Web Summit Qatar has positioned itself as one of the fastest-growing technology events in the MENA region. The 2026 edition will bring together more than 1,600 startups from across global markets.

“This growth reinforces the summit’s standing as a leading global platform for technology and innovation, while also affirming The State of Qatar’s position as a destination for innovation, investment, and entrepreneurship,”  

HE Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al-Thani, Director of the Government Communications Office and Chairman of the Permanent Web Summit Organising Committee.

The organizers expect over 400 speakers to take part in the summit. These include technology leaders, founders, policymakers, and investors. The discussions will span 14 tracks covering artificial intelligence, fintech, energy, digital government, health, and industrial technology.

The event will also host more than 800 investors and over 180 partners. Organisers confirmed the presence of more than 600 international media representatives, highlighting the summit’s expanding global profile.