Web Summit Qatar 2026 generated approximately QAR 1.02 billion in direct and indirect economic returns, according to a report by global advisory firm Silverlode.
The figure represents a 26% increase from the previous edition, while the summit’s contribution to Qatar’s GDP reached approximately QAR 661 million, up 25%.
Held in Doha from February 1 to 4, the event generated around QAR 341.1 million in visitor spending. Attendees spent an average of QAR 2,525 per day and stayed for six days on average. The summit also accounted for 86,000 hotel nights and approximately 26,000 airline tickets, supporting the hospitality, aviation, transport and services sectors.
The event covered 86,200 square metres and attracted more than 30,000 participants from 127 countries, making it the largest edition since Web Summit launched in Doha in 2024.
The findings highlight the economic impact of major international events on tourism, business activity, investment and innovation-led sectors in Qatar.
