Why attend MWC25 Doha?

Drive transformative digital change and experience the full weight of global industry insight, innovation and ideas - in one iconic new event.

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Help build a lasting digital legacy in the region

For over thirty years the connectivity ecosystem has trusted MWC to nurture its development – to champion its successes and tell its stories to the world. In seamless alignment with Qatar’s National Vision 2030, MWC arrives in Doha determined to continue this mission across MENA and beyond. Join us at MWC25 Doha, 25-26 November, to see regional ambition become reality and play your part in making it happen.  

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.

  • 290

    countries in total

  • 40%

    attendees director level and above

  • 51%

    attendees from industry verticals

Iconic thinking

MWC is a global drawcard for some of the industry’s most compelling voices and MWC Doha will be no exception. With thought leadership themes centred around global and regional connectivity and digital infrastructure development, there’s guaranteed to be a keynote, summit or panel session to match your interests.

Connected Industries

Intelligent Economies

AI Nexus

Big ideas

As host to around 1000 startups, Qatar is already a recognised regional hothouse for tech disruptors. 4YFN - our co-located startup event at MWC Barcelona – is ready to throw some international innovation into the mix as it sets up shop in Doha.  

  • 4YFN bought over 1,000 startup exhibitors to 4YFN in Barcelona in 2025  
  • MENA startups raised $1.5 billion in Q1 2025, up 244% from $442 million in Q1 2024  
  • The first edition of the Startup Qatar Investment Program attracted 2400+ applicants from around the world 

First tech

A highlight of every MWC event, the exhibition area is where tomorrow’s tech converges. We look forward to welcoming the biggest industry brands and innovation outliers to platform new services and solutions and showcase their genius on our always energised showfloor.    

  • Over 60 countries are expected to fill our iconic MWC showfloor.  
  • Get hands-on with the latest tech from MENA and the world. 
  • Smart Cities co-located event  
  • Top tech in full effect: 5G expansion, Smart Cities, AI-powered data centres, green tech investment, digital infrastructure 

Transformation

Qatar’s National Vision 2030 - a bold blueprint for building sustainable, inclusive digital societies aligns seamlessly with the GSMA's own goals. Through our GSMA programmes, we continuously champion the collective power of connectivity to transform society - convening senior industry and government decision makers to craft policy, reach consensus and turn great ambition into tangible actions.    

Our programmes at MWC Doha: 

  • The GSMA Ministerial Programme – a cornerstone of our MWC event agenda, this world-leading forum attracts policy makers and global industry influencers from across the mobile ecosystem and adjacent industries
  • Digital Leader’s programme - the prestigious Digital Leaders Programme is new for Doha, offering a dedicated symposium for leaders from the global mobile industry - and their vibrant digital ecosystems - to connect with their MENA counterparts and direct the digital future. 
  • This invitation-only programme will feature high-level dialogues on critical topics such as AI, infrastructure and connectivity, and facilitate cross-regional collaboration to seize the many emerging business opportunities.  

Take part in our exclusive programmes to connect with global thought leaders and drive impactful change across the digital ecosystem. 

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 its award-winning airport and onto the state-of-the-art metro you know you’re somewhere special. 

Doha has it all:  

  • A premium, world class travel destination – sleek and stylish airport, 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  

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 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 start the next tech revolution