Qatar’s participation in the Web Summit Lisbon 2025 has been marked as a significant milestone in the nation’s commitment to reinforcing its presence on the global stage at leading major technology events. The Government Communications Office (GCO) Director and Chairman of the Permanent Web Summit Qatar Organising Committee, Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al-Thani, led the Qatari delegation at the event.
The participation, now in its third consecutive year, highlights Qatar’s growing standing as a regional hub for innovation, digital transformation, foreign investments, and global talents. It showcases the incentives and advantages of investing in Qatar and the thriving ecosystem for startups.
Qatar’s Presence at Web Summit
The Qatari delegation consisted of over 17 governmental and quasi-governmental agencies, including the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. The nation’s pavilion at the event, orchestrated by Invest Qatar, showcased the “Start from Qatar” program, epitomizing the nation’s multifaceted innovation ecosystem.
The pavilion highlighted investment incentives targeting startups, featured success stories of startups that have chosen Qatar as their launchpad, and showcased national initiatives in digital transformation and research and development. According to Sheikh Jassim, this participation is a consequential step in Qatar’s preparations to host the third Web Summit in Doha, scheduled for February 1-4, 2026.
Enhancing Readiness for Web Summit Doha
Sheikh Jassim stated that Qatar’s participation in the Lisbon Summit enhances its readiness to host the third edition of the Web Summit in Doha. The Qatari delegation learned about the latest organisational and administrative practices in managing a global event of this scale and built new bridges of cooperation with organizers and partners in the technology sector.
The State of Qatar’s pavilion at the summit represented an interactive platform that combined creativity and collaboration, offering sophisticated visual content that reflected the country’s journey in building a thriving digital economy. It highlighted the role of national entities in supporting digital transformation and empowering young Qatari talent.
As Qatar continues to strengthen its position in the technology and innovation sectors, its participation in the Web Summit Lisbon 2025 is expected to have a positive impact on its preparations for the upcoming Web Summit in Doha. The success of the event will depend on the nation’s ability to build on the momentum generated in Lisbon and to continue to showcase its innovation ecosystem to the global community.
Qatar is scheduled to host the third Web Summit in Doha in February 2026, and stakeholders are expected to watch the developments closely. The event is anticipated to be a significant milestone in Qatar’s journey to become a regional hub for innovation and digital transformation.
