
MWC25 Doha Set for November, driving digital transformation and innovation in the Middle East
MWC25 Doha will take place from Nov. 25-26, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators from around the world, with a focus on advancing the next generation of digital societies in the Middle East and globally.
It is the combination of exhibition, thought leadership, startups, and policymakers that makes MWC unique and impactful, where business gets done.
The announcement to host MWC in Doha comes as Qatar develops its position as a global digital hub. MWC25 Doha provides a platform for partnerships and progress and will help advance digital transformation across the Middle East, and power Qatar and the region's growing influence in global tech innovation.
The inaugural edition's conference tracks and keynotes will provide an inspirational thought leadership program and will feature conference tracks, summits, and keynotes aligned with three core themes: AI Nexus, Intelligent Economies, and Connected Industries.
High-level summits will address key topics including AI, data infrastructure, 5G, cybersecurity, fintech, smart mobility, and IoT, providing a platform for global thought leaders to shape the future of technology.
HE Minister of Communications and Information Technology Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai said: "MWC25 Doha is a strategic milestone in achieving the goals of Qatar's Digital Agenda 2030 and Qatar National Vision 2030. This prominent event reflects Qatar's commitment to positioning itself as a regional hub for digital innovation, investing in technology, and developing a future-ready digital infrastructure. MWC25 Doha will also serve as a catalyst for international collaboration, bringing together global leaders, innovators, and policymakers to accelerate the pace of digital transformation and build a diverse, knowledge-based economy in Qatar."
In turn, GSMA's Director General Vivek Badrinath said: "As our host city for MWC in the Middle East, Doha exemplifies the region's growing leadership in advancing the next generation of digital societies. Qatar’s proactive stance on innovation, from 5G expansion and Smart Cities to AI-powered data centres and sustainable investments, makes it an ideal location for MWC25 and an unmissable experience for stakeholders and businesses in the region."
The GSMA is a global organization unifying the mobile ecosystem to discover, develop, and deliver innovation foundational to positive business environments and societal change.
Representing mobile operators and organizations across the mobile ecosystem and adjacent industries, the GSMA delivers for its members across three broad pillars: Connectivity for Good, Industry Services and Solutions, and Outreach.
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