Why attend MWC26 Doha?

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

Help build a lasting digital legacy in the region

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 100+ countries in attendance and counting, join us in Doha to strengthen global connections, enrich your network and elevate digital society in the MENA region. 

MWC25 Doha in numbers

  • 9400+

    attendees

  • 110

    countries and territories

  • 20%

    C-suite attendees; 41% director level and above

  • 275+

    speakers

  • 100+

    global and regional startups

See the full post event report

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.

Get involved

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