Launching from Qatar: Fast Track to MENA and Beyond

An inspiring keynote that highlights Qatar’s vibrant investment landscape, world-class digital infrastructure, and rapidly growing startup momentum. With QDB’s investment arm now ranking as the 4th most active VC investor in MENA and deploying over USD 95 million, Qatar is emerging as a powerful hub fueled by sovereign investment, national innovation programs, and a highly skilled talent base. This keynote sets the stage for two days of insights for founders and investors, positioning Qatar as a launchpad for the region’s next wave of breakthrough ventures.

Takeaways:  

1. Learn how Qatar’s National Vision 2030 and Digital Agenda are catalysing entrepreneurship, backed by world-class infrastructure, policy support and strategic government-backed funds and incubators (e.g. QIA’s $1B fund-of funds) 
2. Learn how to set up your business in Qatar as a gateway to MENA 
3. Learn about Qatar tech success stories and understand the key players in the region  

Session Type: Speech

Speaker: Mr. Mohammed Al Emadi, Executive Director of Incubation & Venture Capital Investment.