Qatar’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) recently announced that Doha will host the Web Summit, the most significant event in the tech world, in March 2024; to be the first conference of its kind in the region, which is expected to bring together thousands of international entrepreneurs, investors and elite leaders of the generation Z who will change the face of the world.
The hosting of Web Summit Qatar 2024 comes when Qatar’s tech world is growing and the expansion of startups and the private sector is due to government support for technological innovation.
Qatar ranks 28th internationally in terms of innovation capacity, surpassing other countries in the region, according to the World Economic Forum’s 2021 Global Competitiveness Report.
Qatar has increased its investments in technological infrastructure in the past decade, focusing on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and cybersecurity.
According to tech experts, the summit will provide new opportunities for technology collaboration over the next five years, connecting growing technology ecosystems in the Middle East, Africa, and India with counterparts in Europe, North and South America, and Asia.
In this regard, His Excellency Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, stated that Qatar is looking forward to welcoming thousands of leaders, thinkers, and innovators who are shaping the future at the Web Summit in Qatar, adding that participants will discover ways to grow their businesses while experiencing Qatar’s vibrant culture.
Paddy Cosgrave, Founder and CEO of the Web Summit, explained that the summit would help connect a new generation of business founders in the Middle East with investors, journalists, customers, partners, and other stakeholders in this field from around the world, noting that Qatar to host provides a new opportunity for the Web Summit to bring together technology pioneers on the one hand, and develop the fast-paced technological environment on the other.
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Last Updated on January 26, 2024 by Safiya K
