Events & Conferences

Canadian Startup Plantaform Wins Web Summit Qatar 2026 Pitch Competition

Canadian agtech startup Plantaform wins Web Summit Qatar 2026 PITCH competition with NASA derived fogponics technology that uses 95% less water than traditional farming.

Web Summit Qatar startups raise $205 million in funding

Qatar startups showcased at Web Summit raised $205 million in funding, highlighting the country’s growing tech ecosystem, investor interest, and innovation driven entrepreneurship.

At Web Summit Qatar, Rwazi unveils Sena to speed up enterprise decision making

At Web Summit Qatar 2026, Rwazi launches Sena, an AI copilot that transforms real time data into actionable business decisions, streamlining enterprise workflows.

Qatar offers three-year fee waiver to lure startups at Web Summit

Qatar waives QFC registration fees for three years and deploys $18M to 15 startups as Web Summit Qatar draws 25,000 attendees.

BLOXX brings a community first housing experiment to Web Summit Qatar

BLOXX launches ĀRIKI BLOXX at Web Summit Qatar, a joint venture with ĀRIKI Group that pairs fintech enabled home equity with community led, culturally grounded housing development.

Saudi Arabia accelerates advanced manufacturing and logistics with WAM Saudi 2026

WAM Saudi 2026 brings together global innovators, investors, and policymakers as Saudi Arabia accelerates its journey to become a global manufacturing hub under Vision 2030.

Qatar doubles down on Startups with $2 Billion fund Injection at Web Summit 2026

Sovereign wealth fund expands venture program as Qatar pursues tech dominance alongside Saudi Arabia, UAE

Web Summit announces Qatar 2027 with 50% off tickets

Every stage and session that’s actually worth your time at Web Summit Qatar

From Centre Stage keynotes to hands on workshops, here’s how to navigate Web Summit Qatar’s stages and sessions to get real value without burning out.

The real networking hotspots at Web Summit Qatar

While talks and panels at Web Summit Qatar deliver insights, many of the most valuable connections happen after hours , from Night Summit events to private dinners, casual meetups, and spontaneous conversations that can lead to funding, partnerships, and long term collaboration.

Inside a founder’s journey to meet investors at Web Summit Qatar 2026

Web Summit Qatar 2026 brings together Gulf investors and global VCs under one roof. Learn how founders can prepare, schedule meetings, and convert brief encounters into meaningful connections.

How Startups Can Win Big at Web Summit Qatar 2026

Web Summit Qatar 2026 offers early stage startups opportunities to connect with investors, mentors, and media. Here’s how ALPHA participants can maximise visibility, pitch effectively, and turn conversations into meaningful business outcomes.

Social Development Bank’s DeveGo 2025 maps the future of modern work

Deve Go 2025 is the Social Development Bank’s flagship entrepreneurship forum showcasing innovation, investment and business opportunities.

How International founders can easily get a Saudi Visa for LEAP 2026

What international founders need to know about getting a Saudi visa for LEAP 2026, from application options to entry requirements.

LEAP opens applications offering $1M in equity free funding for 2026

LEAP returns for its fifth edition in 2026 with a sharper focus on founders ready to scale, offering equity free funding, curated access, and a redesigned startup program.

Dubai Police to Showcase AI and smart policing innovations at GITEX Global 2025

Dubai Police to reveal AI, drone, and smart policing innovations at GITEX Global 2025, showcasing the future of law enforcement and digital safety.

Global Health Exhibition 2025 wraps up in Riyadh with a $33B leap toward digital healthcare

Saudi Arabia closed the Global Health Exhibition 2025 in Riyadh with $33 billion in digital health investments and major tech collaborations from stc, Mobily, and global firms like GE, Philips, Siemens, Microsoft, and AWS. The Kingdom’s healthcare transformation is connected, data-driven, and already online.

Cybersecurity’s biggest names head to Riyadh for Black Hat MEA 2025

Black Hat MEA 2025 runs from December 2 to 4 in Riyadh, drawing 45,000 cybersecurity experts and 450 exhibitors. As global cybercrime losses near $10.5 trillion, the event tackles AI-driven threats, cloud security, and the future of digital defense.

FII9 Summit explores AI, Energy, and Global Investments

The Future Investment Initiative (FII) 9th Edition (FII9) is a premier global summit organized by the FII Institute, held from October 27 to 30, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The summit convenes over 600 distinguished speakers and 20 heads of state under the theme 'The Key to Prosperity: Unlocking New Frontiers of Growth.'