Qatar 2025
Summit Highlights

World Summit AI Qatar 2025 has now concluded, marking two exceptional days of thought leadership, innovation and collaboration at the Doha Exhibition & Convention Center. Organised in partnership with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, State of Qatar, the summit brought together innovators, policymakers, researchers and business leaders from across the globe to explore how artificial intelligence is shaping economies, industries and society. 

Shaping The Future Of AI

This year’s summit centred on the responsible development and deployment of AI, addressing critical topics such as AI readiness, ethical frameworks, talent development and cybersecurity. Discussions highlighted the growing gap between ambition and implementation, with many organisations still navigating how to scale AI safely and effectively.

Here are some key highlights from the summit:

The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has formalized a strategic partnership with leading hyperscalers

The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has formalized a strategic partnership with leading hyperscalers such as Google, Microsoft, Oracle, Scale AI, Malomatia, and Accenture, to launch GovAI, a national initiative designed to accelerate and scale the adoption of artificial intelligence across Qatar. This collaboration strengthens the country’s digital ecosystem and ensures wider, deeper impact of AI solutions across all sectors in support of Qatar’s long-term vision.

The launch of Fanar 2.0

The launch of Fanar 2.0, the enhanced Arabic generative AI platform from Qatar’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), has been officially launched as a flagship milestone in the country’s AI journey. Positioned at the heart of Qatar’s sovereign AI strategy, Fanar 2.0 builds on the foundations of the original Fanar platform to deliver a far more powerful, multimodal Arabic large language model designed specifically around the region’s linguistic diversity, cultural context, and data sovereignty priorities. Developed in partnership with national research and innovation stakeholders, the new release underscores MCIT’s commitment to advancing Arabic-language AI, strengthening digital capabilities across government and industry, and ensuring that future AI systems for the Arab world are developed by and for the region.

The Health Tech Hackathon in partnership with Qatar University

The Health Tech Hackathon in partnership with Qatar University was the perfect way to close out the two days. 10 teams pitched to a prestigious group of judges from the region. 6 teams took home cash prizes to scale their innovative product or solution. We look forward to seeing how these companies grow over the next year.

Gala Dinner At the Ritz

The summit’s culmination was a stunning gala dinner at the Ritz, where over 100 distinguished guests, including industry leaders, policymakers, and academics, gathered for an evening of networking, celebration, and reflection. The elegant setting was the perfect backdrop for fostering meaningful connections.

World-class keynote speakers and transformative insights

This year’s program was driven by several powerful themes that resonated across sessions. Among the most talked-about — and certainly the ones that drew the biggest crowds — were sovereign AI, the intersection of energy and AI, the role of AI in health and wellbeing, and the rapid evolution of AI research. Below are just a few of the headline speakers who captivated audiences with their expertise and insights on these defining topics.

AI RESEARCH

Dr Simon See, Global Head, NVIDIA AI Technology Centre, NVIDIA explored how advances in AI research are reshaping industries, solving complex challenges, and driving sustainable innovation.

AI POLICY & SOVEREIGNTY

Lucia Velasco, Head AI Policy, United Nations examined how the evolving economics of AI are redefining national competitiveness, workforce development, and technological sovereignty.

AI & ENERGY

Santiago Bañales Lopez, Managing Director & CEO, Iberdrola Innovation dived into the important topic of how AI impacts the use of energy and unpacked the interplay between ‘AI for Energy’ and ‘Energy for AI’.

AI FOR HEALTH

Many sessions touched on the application of AI within the healthcare context. A highlight was Helia Mohammadi, Chief Research Technology Officer, City of Hope and former Chief AI and Precision Health Officer – Microsoft. She spoke on Harnessing AI for multimodal data analytics and practical applications in health, science, and research.

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Press coverage – Global Insights And Reach

With over 6,000 attendees and immense media attention, WSAI Qatar 2025 set new benchmarks for engagement and global outreach. From inspiring keynote speeches to interactive panel discussions, the energy and enthusiasm throughout the event were palpable.

The summit’s impact extended far beyond the venue, with extensive coverage from our Strategic Media Partner, Fadaat Media and Al Araby TV, Al Jazeera, Al Rayyan TV, CNBC Arabia, Euronews, Gulf Times, Marhaba Qatar, Qatar Tribune, Qatar TV, The Peninsula, and many more

MOU signing ceremonies – 

Deals were made. World Summit AI hosted official MOU signing ceremonies providing a high-profile platform for governments, enterprises, investors, start-ups, and institutions to announce strategic collaborations in front of an international audience.

Looking ahead

As we close the chapter on World Summit AI Qatar, the conversations and connections formed here will undoubtedly fuel progress in the months and years ahead. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our speakers, partners, sponsors, and attendees for making this summit a resounding success. Together, we are shaping the future of AI with innovation, collaboration, and purpose.

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