Doha: As the world's largest event series dedicated to technology and innovation comes to Doha for the third time, Qatar Foundation and Web Summit have unveiled a new partnership with volunteerism, research, education, and the sharing of knowledge at its core.

According to Qatar News Agency, the opening day of Web Summit Qatar 2026, which has drawn over 30,000 members of the global tech entrepreneurship and investment community, alongside business and cultural leaders and policymakers, to Qatar to connect, form partnerships, and discuss the tech trends shaping the world, saw the signing of a three-year collaboration agreement that reflects Qatar Foundation (QF) and Web Summit's collective belief in empowering and inspiring drivers of positive change.

Signed as Web Summit Qatar 2026 got under way at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, the agreement will provide Qatar Foundation (QF) students and alumni with real-world volunteering experience and access to Web Summit's Volunteer Programme, which connects them to global innovation communities and opens up worldwide networking opportunities with tech founders, investors, and experts.

QF and Web Summit will also collaborate to study the economic, social, and technological impact of Web Summit Qatar, and of QF's involvement in the event, as it showcases to the world the Middle East's rising status as a hub of, and destination for, technology development.

Yousif Al Naama, CEO of Qatar Foundation, stated that the collaboration aims to deepen the nation's technology talent pool, empower youth, and benefit society. The partnership provides opportunities for exposure to technology innovation and entrepreneurship for QF's students and alumni, enhancing their skills and expanding their horizons.

Paddy Cosgrave, founder and CEO at Web Summit, highlighted the role of the partnership in connecting regional talent with global tech ecosystems. He emphasized the opportunities for QF students and alumni to engage with tech leaders and gain valuable experience through the volunteer programme.

The collaboration will also allow Web Summit Qatar's international attendees to explore QF's ecosystem of knowledge, integrating education, research, and innovation. Academic collaborations and expanded expert participation from the QF community on Web Summit platforms are also part of the agreement.