The second edition of the Qatar Investment and Innovation Conference is set to take place in Doha, bringing together the Gulf’s leading policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, and innovators for a high-level forum on the future of the region’s tech ecosystem. Scheduled for November 3, 2025, the event will focus on driving entrepreneurial growth across the GCC, with a special emphasis on the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence.
Event Details
- What: A high-level forum on investment, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
- When: November 3, 2025.
- Where: Barahat Msheireb, Doha, Qatar.
- Focus Areas: AI, GCC Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, Public Policy.
About The Event
Co-organized by The Business Year and Msheireb Properties, in strategic partnership with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, the Qatar Investment and Innovation Conference serves as a pivotal platform connecting key stakeholders from across the Gulf. The event’s mission is to foster collaboration, drive economic growth, and reinforce Qatar’s position as a regional hub for innovation and sustainable development by exploring critical topics shaping the next generation of business.
What to Expect
- Insight Session: The day kicks off with an exclusive pre-event session at HEC Paris, Doha, diving deep into “The Architecture of AI: Energy, Capex, and Capability.”
- High-Level Panels: Engage in two powerful discussions featuring ecosystem leaders on fostering entrepreneurship and evolving investment strategies to finance the future of the GCC.
- Startup Pitch Competition: Witness the region’s top AI startups compete in the “AI for Good Qatar Challenge.”
- Keynote Speeches: Gain insights from prominent figures, including leaders from the Qatar Research Development and Innovation Council (QRDI).
- Elite Networking: Connect with influential policymakers, venture capitalists, founders, and innovators from across the Gulf region.
Featured Speakers
- H.E. Hussain Al Mahmoudi, CEO, Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP)
- Yousuf Mohamed Al-Jaida, CEO, Qatar Financial Centre (QFC)
- Abdulrahman AlJiffry, Partner, 500 Global
- Mohammed Alzubi, Founder & Managing Partner, Nama Ventures
- Steve Khayat, CEO, Phoenix Venture Partners
- Nejoud Al-Jehani, Executive Director of Strategy and Programmes, QRDI
AI for Good Qatar Challenge
A central highlight of the conference, this challenge will feature 10 of the most promising pre-seed and seed-stage startups from the GCC. These companies are leveraging AI to tackle global challenges in line with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Finalists will pitch live on the main stage to a panel of expert judges from Builders VC, Plug and Play, Alchemist Doha, and more. The winner will receive a unique opportunity to attend the AI for Good Global Summit 2026 in Geneva and gain fast-track access to select international accelerator programs.
About The Organizers
The conference is a joint initiative by The Business Year, a global media group connecting investors with leading GCC markets, and Msheireb Properties, Qatar’s leading sustainable real estate developer. The partnership reflects a shared vision to promote knowledge exchange and sustainable economic growth in the region.
Learn More: Al-Sharq
