Permanent Web Summit Organising Committee advances preparations for 2027 edition
Over 70 global partners confirmed to join the event’s fourth edition
The Permanent Web Summit Organising Committee convened in Doha to review preparations for the fourth edition of Web Summit Qatar, taking place in Doha Exhibition and Convention Center from 31 January to 3 February 2027.
The meeting was chaired by Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al Thani, Director of the Government Communications Office (GCO) and Chairman of the Permanent Web Summit Organising Committee.
It brought together members representing government entities and strategic partners, including the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Qatar Investment Authority, Invest Qatar, Qatar Tourism, and Qatar Airways, alongside members of the Web Summit team.
More than 70 global partners have been confirmed for the 2027 edition, including Dell, PwC, and Palo Alto Networks,
Sheikh Jassim said: “For the fourth edition of Web Summit Qatar, we are focused on turning growing global interest into real opportunities for Qatar’s private sector and startup ecosystem by connecting startups with investors and global markets and attracting international partners and expertise.”
He added: “More than 70 global partners have already joined the upcoming edition, reflecting the summit’s growing international profile and its role in advancing innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic diversification in Qatar.”
A key focus of the meeting was the Runway to Web Summit Qatar Embassy Series, delivered in partnership between the GCO and Web Summit in major technology and innovation hubs worldwide, including Washington The series aims to build partnerships and deepen international engagement ahead of the summit.
Web Summit Qatar is the fastest-growing technology event in the Middle East and North Africa, bringing together global technology leaders, investors and decision-makers while advancing Qatar’s economic diversification and digital transformation.
