Doha, Qatar: Web Summit Qatar 2026 has announced that more than 130 global partners- including major names like Snapchat, Amazon, Vodafone and Dell-will join the third edition of the region’s largest tech event, scheduled from February 1-4. The updates were revealed during the committee’s regular meeting, which also confirmed a new lineup of high-profile speakers such as Canva Co-founder Cliff Obrecht, Genspark AI CEO Eric Jing, Manus AI Co-founder Tao Zhang and 11-time Olympic medalist Allyson Felix.

Chairman of the Permanent Web Summit Qatar Organising Committee and Director of the Government Communications Office Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al-Thani said the expanding list of partners and speakers reflects strong global confidence in Qatar as a hub for innovation and investment. He noted that the summit will serve as a launchpad for new success stories, long-term partnerships and opportunities for startups and emerging talent, including creators shaping the digital economy.

The committee reviewed preparations for the upcoming edition, highlighting initiatives such as the Web Summit Creator Programme, Visit Qatar’s dedicated booth, Qatar Airways’ participant benefits and support platforms for startups, innovators and creators. It also discussed the “Runway to Web Summit Qatar” promotional event and recent media engagements designed to ensure quality coverage, reaffirming Qatar’s commitment to hosting a world-class technology summit.