Lisbon:The State of Qatar is actively participating in the Web Summit 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal, an event that commenced on Monday and is scheduled to continue until November 12. The summit gathers technology leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers from around the world.
According to Federation of Arab News Agencies, Qatar's delegation is led by Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al-Thani, Director of the Government Communications Office and Chair of the Permanent Committee for Hosting the Web Summit. This year marks Qatar's fourth consecutive participation in the event, which is part of its efforts to promote Web Summit Qatar 2027, slated to be held in Doha from January 31 to February 3.
Sheikh Jassim emphasized the importance of the Qatar Pavilion, which provides an integrated ecosystem of entities and support programs to highlight investment and business opportunities in Qatar. The pavilion welcomed visitors from the summit's opening day, featuring representatives from government and semi-government entities in technology, investment, and entrepreneurship. These representatives introduced their programs and incentives while briefing visitors on Qatar's business environment.
Invest Qatar launched the "Road to Web Summit Qatar 2027" program under the "Startup Qatar" initiative. This program aims to prepare 10 to 15 promising startups through a two-day intensive training session, offering mentorship and coaching in investor pitches and market entry strategies.
Visit Qatar is also present at the pavilion, showcasing Qatar's tourism offerings through an interactive cultural experience, including personalized souvenir cards and promotional videos. The pavilion highlights Qatar's appeal beyond business events, giving visitors insights into cultural and leisure experiences available across the country.
Qatar's presence at the summit includes participation on various stages. Dr. Hamad Rashid Al Naimi from Invest Qatar and Haya Al Ghanim from the Qatar Investment Authority are participating in sessions on global growth and investment trends. Additionally, Snoonu is hosting a workshop on scaling local products globally, and Qatar Science & Technology Park is organizing workshops for technology companies.
Qatar's ongoing participation in the summit follows three successful editions of Web Summit Qatar, establishing the country as a prominent platform for innovation and entrepreneurship. Web Summit, founded in 2009, holds its flagship event annually in Lisbon, with additional events around the world.