Web Summit Qatar, one of the world's leading technology and innovation gatherings, has brought together thousands of founders, investors, policymakers, and industry leaders in Doha, underscoring the growing importance of the Middle East as a global tech hub.
Held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), the event attracted more than 30,000 participants from 175 countries. This year's summit features over 700 investors, more than 1,500 startups, upwards of 300 speakers, and around 450 members of the international media.
Türkiye was represented by a broad delegation, including 45 technology startups alongside investors and key stakeholders from the country's entrepreneurship ecosystem. The participation highlights Türkiye's efforts to position its startup landscape more prominently within global investment networks.
Investment and Finance Office President A. Burak Dağlıoğlu took part as a panelist in the session titled “From Hubs to High Growth," which focused on scaling innovation ecosystems and creating sustainable, long-term investment opportunities. During the discussion, Dağlıoğlu emphasized Türkiye's strategic priorities in digitalization and green transformation.
“Digitalization and green transformation are two major challenges," Dağlıoğlu said. “In our strategy, we support both startups and corporate structures to contribute to Türkiye's transformation." He also pointed to the country's strong industrial base and diversified services sector, noting that Türkiye offers a wide range of opportunities for international investors.
Recalling that Web Summit Qatar is being held for the third time this year, Dağlıoğlu noted that investment programs targeting technology startups had previously been launched in Qatar. Through these initiatives, technology-focused investment funds were established in cooperation with key regional stakeholders.
Thanks to these funds, Türkiye-based technology startups have secured investments over the past three years, he said. “Our goal is for Turkish technology entrepreneurs to benefit from investment resources in this region while also gaining access to potential customers," Dağlıoğlu added. “At the same time, the summit provides an important opportunity for startups to observe global competition, customer expectations, and sectoral developments firsthand."
As part of Web Summit Qatar, the Investment and Finance Office participated in the Türkiye Pavilion, where Türkiye's Ambassador to Qatar Dr. Mustafa Göksu, and Investment and Finance Office President A. Burak Dağlıoğlu met with international partners to discuss ongoing initiatives and potential areas of cooperation.
Web Summit Qatar continues to serve as a key platform for cross-border collaboration, investment, and innovation, as countries seek to strengthen their presence in the global technology ecosystem and participants engage in discussions spanning AI, technology geopolitics, the creative economy, and sustainable energy.