Doha: Qatar Development Bank (QDB) will organize the 11th edition of the Rowad Entrepreneurship Conference from Nov. 17 to 19, 2025, at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC).
According to Qatar News Agency, the event is organized in collaboration with the Young Entrepreneurs Club (YEC) and will be held under the theme "Beyond Boundaries: Scaling, Sustaining, and Succeeding." The conference will also feature the second edition of the Young Entrepreneurs Media Forum, providing a platform for emerging business leaders.
Dr. Hamad Salem Mejegheer, QDB's Executive Director of SME Development, emphasized the significance of this year's edition, highlighting the broad participation that will bring together officials, experts, entrepreneurs, and investors to exchange ideas and explore developments in entrepreneurship. The conference will focus on strategies for scaling businesses, leveraging global market needs, and the importance of sustainability, innovation, and creative solutions.
Abdulrahman Tareq Al Emadi, Vice President of the Young Entrepreneurs Club, expressed confidence in the event's impact, noting its mission to empower youth and enhance their contributions to the national economy by showcasing their stories and successes.
Ismail Mohamed Al Emadi, Executive Vice President of SME Banking at QNB Group, the conference's strategic sponsor, reiterated the bank's commitment to supporting national development through knowledge sharing and fostering innovation.
Sabah Rabiah Al Kuwari, Senior Director of Marketing Communications at Ooredoo Qatar, the official communications sponsor, described the conference as a vital national platform that fosters innovation, learning, and collaboration, contributing to a future-focused entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Jassim Mohammed Al Naama, Director of Marketing and Communication at Invest Qatar, the platinum sponsor, highlighted the conference as a key gathering point that aligns with the nation's goals to accelerate innovation and build a prosperous future.
The 11th Rowad Conference will feature an exhibition with more than 120 local and international companies, over 30 workshops, and 15 panel discussions, with participation from more than 100 speakers and experts. A new feature this year is the Pitching Arena, where companies can pitch projects to investors. Networking sessions and meetings will also be part of the event to explore growth opportunities and investment partnerships.
Rowad 2025 is supported by various partners including the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monsha'at), QNB Group, Ooredoo, Invest Qatar, Qatar Stock Exchange, Elan Media, Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation Council (QRDI), Qatar Financial Centre, Snoonu, and Qatar Media Corporation.