Web Summit Qatar 2026 kicks off today with broad participation from global tech leaders, decision-makers, innovators from emerging markets, and top international investors. The third edition of the summit brings together around 30,000 participants from official and technology delegations representing more than 120 countries, along with over 1,600 startups selected from thousands of applicants to showcase the forefront of global innovation, with a strong presence of Qatari companies aiming for international expansion. The summit also welcomes approximately 700 investors from leading venture capital funds and sovereign wealth entities, seeking opportunities within Qatar’s rapidly growing entrepreneurial ecosystem, in addition to nearly 380 speakers—including CEOs, innovators, and tech experts—delivering more than 100 hours of focused technical content.