QSTP is back
at Web Summit Qatar 2026
Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP) is proud to participate as a Diamond Partner at Web Summit Qatar 2026 (1-4 Feb 2026, DECC). From incubation and acceleration to investment and scale, QSTP is where ideas grow into impactful technology companies, from Qatar to the world.
Look for the tree!
Find us at Booth E431.
Explore our programs, services, connect with visionary startups, and be part of the next wave of tech breakthroughs.
QSTP Talks
Web Summit Masterclass:
AI Without the Hype: Building AI Products That Deliver Real Value
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Hayfa Al Abdulla
QSTP Innovation and Entrepreneurship Director - Date & Time: 2 February | 1:30 - 2:15 PM
AI is powerful only when applied to the right problem. This session cuts through the hype and provides founders with a practical framework to build AI products that deliver real value. The masterclass will cover how to validate AI use cases, avoid over-engineering, and align data, ethics, and user needs. Designed for both technical and non-technical audiences, the session offers actionable insights for making smarter AI product decisions that scale in the real world.
Panel Discussion on Web Summit Stage
Why you can't ignore the Middle East in 2026
Speakers:
Rama Chakaki
QSTP President
Michael Lints
Golden Gate Ventures
Alina Truhina
Utopia Capital
Suneel Gokhale
VentureSouq
Date & Time: 2 February 2026 | 11:45 AM
The Middle East is no longer just a source of capital, it’s one of the world’s most aggressive engines for AI infrastructure and deep tech scaling. This panel discusses how the ecosystem is pivoting from importing solutions to exporting globally competitive IP. Will 2026 be the tipping point for the region’s exit landscape? Join this session to find out.
Web Summit Meet-up at QSTP
QSTP The Future Is Female: Investment, Leadership & Impact
- Date & Time: 3 February 2026 | 7:00 - 9:00 PM
- Venue: QSTP, Innovation Center, Level 1, South Podium
The event brings together global founders and investors to explore how women are shaping the future of technology, leadership, and capital. Through keynote insights, panel discussions and curated networking, participants will build meaningful connections while enjoying a unique cultural experience and an immersive journey through QSTP designed to be inspiring, engaging, and truly unforgettable.
WORKSHOPS AT THE QSTP BOOTH
These workshops offer founders and ecosystem builders practical, no-nonsense insights from those actively building, investing, and scaling in the region and beyond. Across three days, these 30-minute sessions dive into startup culture, fundraising, enterprise sales, impact, climate tech, FemTech, education, and B2G – sharing real-world lessons, hard truths, and actionable frameworks designed to help founders move from idea to scale.
DAY 2 | FEB 2, MONDAY
10:00 – 10:30 AM
Your First Enterprise Deal: The B2B Playbook
Wissam Constandi, EMMA10:30 – 11:00 AM
The Anatomy of a Yes: The Behind the Scenes of an Investment Decision
Yousef Omeish, QSTP11:00 – 11:30 AM
Deep Tech Frontier: imec lands in Qatar
- Masoud (Max) Mirgoli — Executive Vice President World Wide Strategic Partnerships
- Katrien Marent — EVP & Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
1:00 – 1:30 PM
When Impact is the Product: Building for People
Wadah Malaeb, DLOC Biosystem1:30 – 2:00 PM
QSTP: Gateway to Innovation in Qatar
Fatima Zainel, QSTPDAY 3 | FEB 3, TUESDAY
9:30 – 10:00 AM
The Team That Ships: Building Startup Culture
Nasser Almoslamani, NASEH10:30 – 11:00 AM
Healthcare’s Biggest Blind Spot: Why Women’s Health Can’t Wait
- Rama Chakaki — President, Qatar Science & Technology Park
- Ahmed El Azhary — General Manager, Gulf Region, Merck
- Dr. Mussaad M. Al-Razouki — Senior Executive & Partner, Deerfield
- Dr. Khalid Fakhro — Chief Research Officer, Sidra Medicine
11:00 – 11:30 AM
Precision Education at Scale: Building Inclusive Learning Systems Beyond the Classroom
- Dr. Jess Conser — Chief Impact Officer, Maginative
- Dr. Asiya Kazmi — CEO, WISE
- Mohammed Aljanahi — Elementary Pricipal, Awsaj Academy
1:00 – 1:30 PM
How to Scale: Hiring, Funding, & Building
Matthew Neff, Chief Product Officer, Snoonu
1:30 – 2:00 PM
Startup Autopsy: Your Commercialisation Path
Hayfa Al Abdulla, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Director, QSTP
DAY 4 | FEB 4, WEDNESDAY
9:30 – 10:00 AM
Blue Gold: The Climate Tech Opportunity
Moza Al Naemi, Business Engagement Lead, QSTP1:00 – 1:30 PM
Patience Pays: Navigating B2G
Hamad Hadeed, Cytomate
1:30 – 2:00 PM
Utopia Studios: We Build With You!
Oliver Graham-Yooll, Utopia CapitalMeet Our Startups
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