The Qatar Investment & Innovation Conference 2025 is a high-level, one-evening forum designed to spotlight the evolving intersection of entrepreneurship, investment, and innovation across the GCC. Set for November 3, 2025, at Barahat Msheireb in Doha, the conference will convene government leaders, investors, policymakers, and startup founders to unpack how the region’s innovation ecosystem can accelerate economic diversification.

Key Highlights

• AI for Good Innovation Challenge — Startups aligned with UN SDGs will pitch live for recognition and support.

• Focused Panel Discussions — Two main panel tracks: “Fostering Entrepreneurship & Driving GCC Growth” and “Financing the Future: GCC Investment Strategies”

• Strategic Public-Private Engagement — Participation of MCIT (Ministry of Communications & Information Technology) as a strategic partner underscores government backing.

• GCC Regional Focus & Startup Ecosystem Emphasis — Emphasis on cross-border innovation, scaling startups, and enhancing the GCC’s investment appeal.

Who Should Attend?

• Government and regulatory officials shaping innovation policies

• Venture capitalists, angel investors, and fund managers

• Startup founders, scaleups, and innovation ecosystem players

• Corporate innovation leads, accelerators, and incubators

• Academic and research institutions focused on entrepreneurship

• Regional and international business strategists, consultants

Main Event Features

• Live Startup Pitch (AI for Good Innovation Challenge) — A competitive showcase for startups developing impact-oriented tech solutions.

• Dual Panel Tracks — Covering entrepreneurship ecosystems and investment strategies in the GCC.

• Networking & Strategic Partner Engagement — Connect with government, investors, and ecosystem stakeholders in curated sessions.