Qatar Investment & Innovation Conference Returns to Msheireb Downtown on Nov. 3

Doha, Qatar - Msheireb Properties and The Business Year will host the second Qatar Investment and Innovation Conference on November 3 at Barahat Msheireb. Building on the success of the first gathering in January 2025, this year’s conference will centre on “Driving GCC Entrepreneurial Growth,” bringing together key stakeholders from across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

Objectives and Focus

The agenda emphasises strengthening the region’s startup ecosystem and enhancing collaboration among governments, investors, and innovators. With a special focus on youth engagement and emerging enterprises, organisers aim to map out strategies that will accelerate economic diversification and cultivate new business opportunities throughout the GCC.

Conference Format and Highlights

Adopting an entrepreneur-driven format, the one-day event features:

• Live Startup Pitch Competition: A showcase for promising ventures from across the GCC to present their business models to a panel of investors and industry experts.
• Networking Sessions: Structured opportunities for entrepreneurs, policymakers, and financiers to connect and explore potential partnerships.
• Exhibition Zone: A space dedicated to tech demonstrations, product showcases, and innovation labs.
  

Panel Discussions

Two main panels will address the core themes:

1. Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth in the GCC: Examining public-private initiatives, policy incentives, and infrastructure developments that support emerging businesses across member states.
2. Financing the Future: GCC Investment Strategies and Policy Insights: Analysing venture capital trends, regulatory environments, and government-backed funding schemes designed to broaden access to finance and enhance market conditions.

Venue and Registration

Barahat Msheireb, located in the heart of Msheireb Downtown Doha, provides a modern setting that blends cultural heritage with cutting-edge facilities. Registration details and participation guidelines are available through the organisers’ official websites, with early-bird applications encouraged for startups seeking to compete in the pitch event.

As Qatar’s urban regeneration district evolves into a regional hub for business and culture, this conference is poised to advance GCC-wide entrepreneurial ambitions and drive the next wave of innovation in the Gulf.