Why MWC26 Doha?

The only event aligning telco, tech and policy leadership for MENA’s digital future.
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MWC Doha doesn’t just talk the talk

At MWC, expect conversations that transform into real-world results, and partnerships that extend far beyond the exhibition floor.       

This year, for the first time ever, the ITU plenipotentiary is co-locating alongside MWC Doha, creating the most influential gathering of digital leaders that either event has hosted to date.  

With MWC, talk isn’t where the show stops – decades of experience and a highly curated audience ensure words become meaningful action. 

Numbers you can trust

In 2025, MWC brought together:

  • 9500

    Attendees

  • 110

    countries and territories

  • 20%

    C-suite attendees; 41% director level or above

  • 61%

    telecoms-adjacent industries

  • 275+

    Speakers

  • 250+

    exhibitors and sponsors

  • 60

    Government delegations

  • 30+

    partnerships and announcements

  • 110+

    global and regional startups

  • 180+

    media and industry analysts

See the 2025 wrap-up

Meet some of our 2026 speakers

Thought leaders from telcos, tech firms, startups and governments share top insights and reimagine what the connected world can look like.

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2026 conference themes

AI in Action

Connected Infrastructure

Intelligent Economies