Runway to Web Summit Qatar | Washington DC
Join us for our Runway to Web Summit Qatar: Washington DC, an exclusive program hosted at the Embassy of the State of Qatar in partnership with the Government Communications Office. This event marks a milestone in the lead-up to Web Summit Qatar 2027, highlighting Qatar’s growing role as a regional innovation hub and its strategic partnership with Web Summit.
Through curated panels and networking sessions, we’ll connect ecosystems and catalyse innovation at the intersection of diplomacy, technology, and investment.
Run of show:
2:30 – 3:00 PM | Registration & Welcome
3:00 – 3:10 PM | Opening Remarks
The road to Web Summit Qatar 2027
3:10 – 3:30 PM | Panel
Building global partnerships for investment, innovation & growth
Speakers - Helaina Matza, Techmet, Chief Strategic Development Officer, Justo Benetti, Yuno, Chief Revenue Officer, Dr. Hamad Al-Naimi, Chief Strategy Officer, Invest Qatar. Moderated by Mr. Mohammed Barakat, MD of the USQBC.
3:30 – 3:45 PM | Keynote
Success Story: Breshna
Speakers - Mariam Nusrat, founder of Breshna.
3:45 – 4:05 PM | Panel
Funding the future: Smart capital and a rising gulf
Speakers - Ernestine Fu Mak, Founder and Managing Partner, Brave Capital, Jacob Mullins, Managing Director, Copper Sky Capital, Greycroft. Moderated by Dr. Ehab Elsonbaty partner in New York, chairs DLA Piper's Middle East Initiative.
4:05 – 4:15 PM | Closing Remarks
4:15 – 5:15 PM | Networking Hour
Casual networking and light bites.
Thank you to our strategic partners the US Qatar Business Council Washington and the American Chamber of Commerce in Qatar.
Space is limited, so grab your spot and we'll see you on the 1st!
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