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Welcome to your quick guide to everything happening at MWC Doha. On this page you’ll find links to our agenda, themes and headline speaker bios, along with highlights from event summits, diplomatic programmes and special editorials.
With 60 countries in attendance and counting, join us in Doha to strengthen global connections, enrich your network and elevate digital society in the MENA region.
M360 MENA 2024 in numbers
The GSMA has long been an established industry player in the region with our highly successful M360 event. As we upscale our ambition for MENA - evolving from M360 to MWC Doha - we’re proud of the firm foundations we’ve already created for our new MWC to build on.
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290
countries in total
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40%
attendees director level and above
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51%
attendees from industry verticals
Iconic thinking
MWC25 Doha at a glance – five signposts to event essentials that will help you get the most from your MWC experience.
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Agenda
Bring the bigger picture into focus with an agenda packed with keynotes, panels and focused sessions. All the ideas that spark momentum and inspire new heights in technology come together in one place – see which global leaders are taking the stage and when.Visit the agenda
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Themes
Our three thought leadership themes are centred around today’s most talked about industry potential and up-to-the-minute digital intelligence. Whatever your field, there’s guaranteed to be a session to match your interests in AI Nexus, Connected Industries and Intelligent Economies.Connect to our themes
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Speakers
MWC Doha is a global drawcard for some of our industry’s most compelling voices. From robotics and AI-powered solutions to immersive worlds and 5G creativity, our stages amplify outlooks on the future of digital society that you can't afford to miss.View the lineup
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Summits
Eleven high-priority topics cut through to the forces driving digital transformation – from satellites to smart mobility and everything in between. Get indispensable talking points, discover what’s next in connectivity and find out why it matters for your business today.Go to summit walkthrough
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Tech Trends
Browse our dossier of advance reads and conversation starters to prepare for event deep dives. Dip into MENA’s widespread digital transformation journey, the GSMA’s role in unifying the mobile ecosystem and key aspects of Qatar’s tech-friendly investment hub.Read online
First tech
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Exhibition
A highlight at every MWC event, the exhibition area at Doha is filling up fast. Make meaningful business connections and get hands-on demos of breakthrough technology from around the world.See exhibitor list
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Floorplan
The biggest industry brands and innovators showcase their genius on our always energised showfloor. From Google and Microsoft to Mannai and Nokia, find out who’s where at MWC this November, and why your business should be seen alongside them.Download the floorplan
Big ideas
Home to around 1,000 startups, Qatar is one of the most entrepreneur-friendly hubs in a region where new ventures raised over $2 billion in H1 2025. The first edition of the Startup Qatar Investment Program attracted over 2,400 applicants. That’s why 4YFN – the world-leading event for innovation – is opening its gateway to opportunity at MWC Doha.
If you are a founder looking to get traction, a corporate scout building partnerships, or an investor seeking the next big thing, this event is for you. 4YFN at MWC Doha brings you founder matchmaking, pitch sessions, sponsored opportunities, next-gen thinking from expert speakers in medtech, fintech, AI-enablement, and so much more.
Transformation
Qatar’s National Vision 2030 – a bold blueprint for building sustainable and inclusive digital societies – resonates powerfully with the GSMA's own goals. Through our invitation-only programmes, we champion the collective power of connectivity to transform society, gathering together the people who make change happen.
- GSMA Ministerial Programme: convening senior industry influencers and government decision makers to turn great ambition into tangible actions and lasting legacy.
- Digital Leader’s Programme: connecting leaders of global telecoms – and its full digital ecosystem – with their MENA counterparts, creating far-reaching opportunities for collaboration.
Destination Doha
With its unique fusion of future-focused technology and timeless tradition, Doha is a bucket list destination that exudes class and sophistication. From the moment you step out of the World’s Best Airport (Skytrax 2024) and onto the Guinness World Record-setting metro, you know you’re somewhere special.
Doha has it all:
- A world class travel destination: award-winning smart transport, 5-star hotels, megawatt hospitality, glorious cuisine
- The desert, the ocean and fantastic tourist sites in-between
- A choice of international sports fixtures including the Formula 1 Grand Prix, the same week as MWC25 Doha
- A regional and global hotbed for business and investment
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Networking
First and foremost, MWC Doha is about getting business done. Whether you’re there to showcase ideas, partner on something new or break into a vibrant regional market, we provide a range of opportunities for you to connect, collaborate and make history.
- The right audience for your needs – meet senior level global and GCC attendees from telco, core industries, verticals and more
- Seamless connections – the MWC app is all about networking; set up meetings, share info and plan your agenda so you don’t miss anyone or anything
Networking reception - come together with industry leaders and innovators to share notes and enter the next era of connectivity