Thought leadership themes at MWC26 Doha

Event theme: The IQ Era

We are the rallying point for telecoms, tech and policy – creating a sphere of intelligence found nowhere else. As new technology and renewed purpose reframe the landscape of digital investment, only the first-hand, strategic intel at MWC Doha sets leaders apart from followers. 

2026 conference themes

Our conference themes are carefully calibrated to the priorities of government budget holders, leaders of digital transformation, major vendors and top-tier operators. However you take part in MWC26 Doha, you’ll find our themes support opportunity all the way to action.

AI in Action

How embedded intelligence is transforming industries, redefining work and enabling new business models, delivering tangible outcomes that make a difference. 

Intelligent Economies

How nations are harnessing the power of technology to ensure fair and sustainable value creation, and competitive, inclusive economies for the future. 

Connected Infrastructure

How next-gen infrastructure delivers performance, resilience and security at scale, unlocking new value through more efficient, sustainable and programmable systems.   

Audience members seated during a conference session at MWC Doha, including attendees in traditional Qatari attire listening to a speaker presentation.

Turn a theme into engagement

Speaker applications are now open for MWC26 Doha, with only a short window to express your interest.  

MWC Doha is a gateway to a global audience where telco, enterprise and policy coincide. There’s no better time to prove your value as a thought leader, when national visions are doubling down on transformation delivery. 

Applications must be received by 13 July.

Be seen, heard and remembered

Turn a theme into growth

  • Between 2025 and 2030, enterprise spending on digital transformation will average 9.8% of revenues across MENA. 
  • Across the region, AI, mobile connectivity and associated devices will account for nearly 45% of all digital transformation spending. 
  • 18% of MENA enterprises already see telecoms operators as their preferred digital transformation partners, a higher share than the global average.   

Don’t get left behind, register to attend

People at MWC25, an event with a modern setting, talking and working on laptops. The atmosphere is professional and collaborative.

Turn a theme into business leads

Because our themes capture topics of the greatest relevance to industry leaders in the Middle East and North Africa, you know you’ll be on point if you use them to introduce your products or start a conversation. 

By sponsoring a theme summit at MWC Doha, you’ll secure premium brand real estate in front of an audience of prominent decision makers, as well as a speaker place on our prestigious agenda. 

Find out more about how to make our themes work for your business. 

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