Qatar to host first MENA edition of WSJ Tech Live in Lusail

Qatar is set to host the first Middle East and North Africa edition of WSJ Tech Live, with the flagship Wall Street Journal technology conference taking place at the Waldorf Astoria Lusail Doha from 2-4 December 2025. The Government Communications Office (GCO) has confirmed that preparations are complete for the invite-only event, which will bring together senior executives, investors and technology leaders from around the world.

Global tech forum anchored in Qatar’s innovation agenda

The Doha edition of WSJ Tech Live forms part of Qatar’s broader drive to position itself as a global hub for innovation, digital economy and advanced technology. Hosting the event supports national efforts to:

• Strengthen Qatar’s role in the global technology conversation
• Promote international partnerships and strategic investments
• Showcase local capabilities in media, sports, fintech and digital infrastructure
• Advance digital-sector programmes aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030

By bringing the Wall Street Journal’s premier tech forum to Lusail, Qatar is also reinforcing its strategy of using major international events to connect local talent and startups with global corporates, investors and content platforms.

High-level participation and curated programme

WSJ Tech Live Qatar will be an exclusive, invitation-only gathering of more than 200 Fortune 500 CEOs, entrepreneurs, investors and global leaders from technology, media, entertainment and finance.

The programme will feature:

• Panel discussions on the future of sports and media in the digital era, data privacy and consumer trust, talent pipelines, digital content and creator economies
• Sessions on fintech trends, digital currencies, AI applications and space and defence technologies
  
• Showcase opportunities for startup success stories and partnership-building between global companies and regional innovators

The speaker lineup, announced earlier during WSJ Tech Live 2025 in California, includes prominent figures from global sport, entertainment and technology, underscoring the event’s cross-sector appeal.

Integrating culture, sports and technology

Beyond formal sessions, the agenda is designed to highlight Qatar’s cultural and lifestyle offering. Delegates will be invited to:

• Visit museums, heritage sites and creative institutions, showcasing Qatar’s cultural ecosystem and creative industries
• Experience the country’s sports infrastructure and event-hosting capabilities around the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix, taking place from 28–30 November 2025

This blend of technology, culture and sport reflects Qatar’s strategy of linking its innovation narrative with its role as a leading destination for global events.

Strengthening Qatar’s tech and entrepreneurship positioning

Hosting WSJ Tech Live in Qatar for the first time in MENA further consolidates the country’s reputation as an emerging centre for:

• High-level technology and innovation forums
• Cross-border investment and deal flow
• Collaboration between global platforms and local partners in media, sports, digital content and fintech

The conference is expected to generate new connections between international technology leaders and Qatar’s innovation ecosystem, supporting the country’s transition toward a diversified, knowledge-based economy and reinforcing Doha’s status as a leading regional hub for technology-focused events.