A two-day international AI summit in Doha, co-produced by Inspired Minds and Qatar's Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, convening AI governance leaders, enterprise executives, and policy makers from the GCC and global AI community.
World Summit AI Qatar is the GCC edition of the World Summit AI brand, operated by Inspired Minds in partnership with Qatar's Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. The December timing places it at the close of the global AI conference calendar, drawing AI governance leaders, digital innovation executives, and senior policy makers from the Gulf Cooperation Council and beyond. The programme spans responsible AI strategies, AI governance frameworks, emerging AI risks, and enterprise digital transformation.
Qatar's national AI strategy, aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030, has made the country an active host for international technology governance events. The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology co-producing the summit reflects the government's intent to position Doha as a GCC AI hub. The Doha Exhibition and Convention Center provides large-scale convention infrastructure suited to international summits.
Speakers confirmed for the 2026 edition include:
Both events are produced by Inspired Minds under the World Summit AI brand. Amsterdam is the flagship edition; Qatar is a regionally tailored event co-produced with the Qatari government. The GCC edition adapts the content for a Gulf and MENA policy and business context, while sharing the global World Summit AI speaker network.
Both. The co-production with Qatar's Ministry gives it a government dimension, but the programme explicitly targets enterprise AI executives, investors, and technology leaders alongside policy makers. A startup accelerator and investor club component make it accessible to the innovation community.
Yes. Speaker enquiries are accepted via qatar.worldsummit.ai/speaker-enquiry-form/.
The DECC is Qatar's premier purpose-built convention facility, located in Doha. It has hosted major international events including auto shows and trade exhibitions. The venue offers multiple halls and meeting rooms suited to the parallel-track format of a two-day summit.
Inspired Minds is a UK-based media and events company that created and operates the World Summit AI brand across Amsterdam, Qatar, and the Americas. The Amsterdam edition, the original flagship, celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2026. The company specialises in senior-level AI summits and has built a global network of enterprise AI and research leaders that draws on across its event series.
World Summit AI Qatar occupies a distinct position in the GCC AI calendar as a government-backed, internationally branded summit: it offers access to both Qatari national AI strategy insiders and a global Inspired Minds speaker network that few Gulf-hosted events can match.
Register interest at qatar.worldsummit.ai/register-interest/. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; contact Inspired Minds via the website for delegate fee information. Speaker enquiries: qatar.worldsummit.ai/speaker-enquiry-form/.
The format includes structured B2B networking, an investor club, and a startup accelerator component, making it relevant both for established enterprise teams and for founders seeking GCC market access.
Speaker enquiries are accepted on an ongoing basis at qatar.worldsummit.ai/speaker-enquiry-form/. No formal CFP deadline has been published for the 2026 edition.
Qatar operates an e-visa programme that allows citizens of many countries to obtain visas on arrival or online. Check the Qatar government's visa portal for your nationality. GCC citizens can attend without visa restrictions.
December in Doha is one of the cooler months, with average daytime temperatures around 22-26°C, making it one of the more comfortable times for international visitors compared to Qatar's summer months.
Programme and speaker announcements are made progressively closer to the event. Follow the official site qatar.worldsummit.ai for updates.
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