The GSMA has confirmed major additions to the inaugural MWC25 Doha, announcing that the Smart City Expo and the GSMA Digital Leaders Programme will be featured alongside an expanded exhibition and a growing roster of global speakers.
The event, organised in partnership with Qatar’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, will run November 25-26, 2025 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC).
Expanded Exhibition and New Sponsors
Responding to strong demand, the exhibition has been extended to three halls. New exhibitors and sponsors include Cisco Mannai, Google, Istanbul Chamber of Commerce, KT, Mannai TechHub, Nokia, Qatar University, SP Rhodes & Schwarz, Turkcell, and VEON.
Global Speakers Announced
Recently confirmed speakers set to take the stage in Doha include:
- Peggy Johnson, CEO of Agility Robotics
- Martin Kon, President & COO of Cohere
- H.E. Deemah AlYahya, Secretary General of the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO)
- Hatem Dowidar, Group CEO of e&
- Aziz Aluthman Fakhroo, Group CEO of Ooredoo
- Cyril Anand, CEO of Starlink Qatar
- Dr. Najwa Alghamdi, GM of AI & Analytics Center of Excellence at stc
- Kaan Terzioğlu, Group CEO of VEON**
Smart City Expo Comes to Doha
Organised by Fira de Barcelona, the Smart City Expo is recognised as the world’s largest and most influential event dedicated to urban innovation. Its Doha debut will bring together international leaders to explore the future of connected cities, sustainability, and smart infrastructure at the heart of Qatar’s capital.
Digital Leaders Programme: MENA Debut
The GSMA Digital Leaders Programme will also arrive in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region for the first time. An invite-only forum, it is designed to connect regional technology leaders with the global digital ecosystem. The programme builds on successful editions held at MWC Shanghai and MWC Barcelona.
Building on Core Platforms
These new features will complement an already significant agenda:
- 4YFN (Four Years From Now): MWC’s official startup platform connecting investors and creators.
- GSMA Ministerial Programme: a gathering of regional and international policymakers to define MENA’s digital future.
Defining the Next Era of Connectivity
MWC25 Doha will centre discussions on three overarching themes:
- AI Nexus
- Intelligent Economies
- Connected Industries
Dedicated summits will explore key areas such as Agentic AI, AI-Powered Telco, the AI Economy, Intelligent Data Centres, Open Gateway, Security, 5G Futures, Satellite & Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN), Fintech & Commerce, Smart Mobility, and the Internet of Things (IoT).
Registration Now Open
MWC25 Doha is set to become the region’s essential platform where policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators convene to define the future of global connectivity. The event takes place November 25–26, 2025 at the DECC. Interested participants can pre-register their attendance via the GSMA’s official channels.
Rasmal is excited to join MWC Doha 2025 as we connect with MENA’s digital leaders at the ultimate regional gathering. Learn more about sponsorship or exhibition opportunities at www.mwcdoha.com.
Last Updated on August 25, 2025 by Safiya K
