AndaZ By Hayatt Hotel
Doha - Qatar
Sep, 29 & 30, 2026

Executive Overview

The Qatar Future Finance, AI & Connectivity Summit 2026 is a high-level strategic platform that brings together leaders from finance, telecommunications, and technology sectors to explore the future of integrated digital economies.

Positioning Statement

A high-level regional platform where finance, artificial intelligence, and telecommunications converge to shape the next generation of digital economies.

Vision

To position Qatar as a leading hub for the convergence of financial innovation, artificial intelligence, and digital connectivity.

Mission

Connecting finance, telecom, and AI leaders under one strategic platform to accelerate digital transformation and innovation.

Why Now

The rapid convergence of AI, financial technologies, and digital connectivity is reshaping economies, industries, and global business models.

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Financial Institutions

  • Banks & Digital Banks

  • Investment Firms

  • Fintech Companies

  • Payment Providers

  • Insurance & Financial Services

Telecommunications & Connectivity

  • Telecom Operators

  • Infrastructure Providers

  • Data & Connectivity Companies

  • 5G & Smart Network Providers

  • Digital Service Platforms

Technology & Artificial Intelligence

  • AI Companies & Innovators

  • Technology Providers

  • Cloud & Data Infrastructure Firms

  • Cybersecurity Companies

  • Web3 & Blockchain Startups

Business & Investment Community

  • Investors & Venture Capital Firms

  • Corporate Executives

  • Entrepreneurs & Startups

  • Strategic Consultants

  • Regional & International Partners

Government & Regulators

  • Ministries & Government Entities

  • Central Banks & Financial Regulators

  • Digital Transformation Authorities

  • Smart City & Innovation Agencies

Strategic Focus Areas

Exploring the convergence of finance, artificial intelligence, and digital connectivity through high-impact strategic discussions and industry-driven innovation.

Smart Economies & Digital Transformation

Analyzing how governments, enterprises, and industries are building integrated digital economies powered by connectivity and intelligent technologies.

Innovation, Investment & Emerging Technologies

Exploring investment opportunities, startup ecosystems, venture innovation, and the next wave of disruptive technologies shaping global markets.

Data Infrastructure & Cybersecurity

Focusing on secure digital ecosystems, cloud infrastructure, data governance, privacy, and cyber resilience strategies.

Web3, Tokenization & Digital Assets

Discussing the future of blockchain ecosystems, token economies, virtual assets, decentralized technologies, and digital ownership models.

Telecom Innovation & Connectivity

Highlighting the evolving role of telecommunications companies as digital infrastructure leaders and enablers of future economies.

Artificial Intelligence & Intelligent Systems

Examining how AI is reshaping industries through automation, predictive analytics, decision intelligence, and enterprise transformation.

Future Finance & Digital Banking

Exploring the transformation of financial services through digital banking, embedded finance, intelligent payments, and next-generation financial ecosystems.

Agenda Overview - Day one

09:00 - 10:00

Registration

10:00 - 11:00

The Convergence of Finance, AI & Connectivity

This opening session explores how artificial intelligence, telecommunications, and financial technologies are merging to reshape the architecture of future economies and digital societies.

Key Axes:

  • The rise of integrated digital ecosystems

  • AI as a driver of economic transformation

  • Connectivity as the backbone of future industries

11:30 - 12:15

Future Finance & Digital Banking

This session examines how financial institutions are evolving through intelligent systems, embedded finance, digital banking, and real-time financial ecosystems.

Key Axes:

  • The future of digital banking and payments

  • Embedded finance and intelligent financial services

  • AI-driven banking operations and customer experiences

12:30 - 13:15

Telecom Evolution Beyond Connectivity

Telecommunications companies are no longer only infrastructure providers — they are becoming digital platforms, fintech enablers, and strategic technology players.

Key Axes:

  • Telecom as a financial and digital ecosystem

  • The role of 5G and smart infrastructure

  • Telecom-driven innovation and digital services

13:30 - 14:15

Artificial Intelligence & Intelligent Enterprises

This session focuses on how AI is transforming enterprises through automation, predictive systems, operational intelligence, and data-driven decision-making.

Key Axes:

  • AI-powered enterprise transformation

  • Predictive analytics and intelligent systems

  • Automation and operational efficiency

14:15 - 15:30

Cybersecurity, Trust & Digital Infrastructure

As economies become increasingly digital, cybersecurity and trusted infrastructure are becoming critical pillars for sustainable growth.

Key Axes:

  • Cyber resilience and infrastructure security

  • Digital identity and trusted ecosystems

  • Data governance and privacy frameworks

15:30 - 16:15

Executive Networking Reception

A high-level networking gathering bringing together executives, investors, regulators, and technology leaders to foster partnerships and strategic collaboration.

Lunch Break

16:30 - 17:30

Agenda Overview - Day Two

09:00 - 10:00

Registration

10:00 - 11:00

Web3, Tokenization & Digital Assets

This session explores how decentralized technologies and token economies are reshaping ownership, value exchange, and digital interaction.

Key Axes:

  • Token economies and digital assets

  • Blockchain innovation and decentralized ecosystems

  • The future of virtual economiesKey Axes:

11:30 - 12:15

Smart Economies & Digital Transformation

Governments and enterprises are accelerating digital transformation to build intelligent, connected, and data-driven economies.

Key Axes:

  • National digital transformation strategies

  • Smart cities and intelligent infrastructure

  • Public-private collaboration models

12:30 - 13:15

Investment, Innovation & Startup Ecosystems

Innovation ecosystems are becoming key drivers of regional competitiveness, investment growth, and technological advancement.

Key Axes:

  • Venture capital and technology investment

  • Startup acceleration and innovation ecosystems

  • Emerging technology opportunities in the region

13:30 - 14:15

AI, Data & the Future Workforce

This session discusses how AI and automation are reshaping jobs, skills, and organizational structures across industries.

Key Axes:

  • The future workforce in the AI era

  • Reskilling and digital talent development

  • Human-AI collaboration models

14:15 - 15:30

Closing Strategic Dialogue

The Future of Integrated Digital Economies

A concluding high-level discussion addressing the future relationship between finance, connectivity, artificial intelligence, and regional digital transformation.

Key Axes:

  • The next decade of digital economies

  • Cross-sector collaboration opportunities

  • Building sustainable innovation ecosystems

15:30 - 16:15

Executive Networking Reception

A high-level networking gathering bringing together executives, investors, regulators, and technology leaders to foster partnerships and strategic collaboration.

Lunch Break

16:30 - 17:15

Summit Experience

An immersive executive experience designed to connect ideas, industries, and decision-makers through high-level dialogue, innovation, and strategic networking.

The Qatar Future Finance, AI & Connectivity Summit 2026 delivers more than traditional conference sessions — it creates a dynamic environment where leaders, innovators, regulators, and technology pioneers come together to shape the future of digital economies.

The summit combines strategic discussions, executive networking, innovation showcases, and industry collaboration within a premium regional platform designed to foster meaningful business opportunities and impactful partnerships.

Experience Highlights

  • Executive Keynotes & Strategic Panels

  • High-Level Networking Opportunities

  • Industry & Innovation Showcases

  • VIP Executive Engagements

  • Cross-Sector Collaboration Sessions

  • Interactive Discussions & Future Insights

  • Regional & International Participation

What Attendees Will Gain

  • Strategic industry insights

  • Access to influential decision-makers

  • Business development opportunities

  • Future-focused knowledge and innovation exposure

  • Regional and international networking connections

Sponsorship Positioning

Why Sponsor QFEX 2026

QFAIS 2026 provides a unique platform for organizations to position themselves at the forefront of finance, artificial intelligence, connectivity, and digital transformation.

The summit connects sponsors directly with high-level decision-makers, industry leaders, regulators, investors, and technology innovators from across the region and beyond.

Sponsorship Benefits

  • Direct exposure to executive audiences

  • High-impact brand visibility

  • Strategic networking opportunities

  • Access to regional decision-makers

  • Industry positioning and thought leadership

  • Participation in future-focused discussions and innovation ecosystems

Target Sponsor Categories

  • Financial Institutions & Banks

  • Telecommunications Companies

  • AI & Technology Providers

  • Cybersecurity Firms

  • Digital Infrastructure Companies

  • Investment & Innovation Platforms

Speakers

Ahmad Yusef Al-Malki

Project Manager
Qatar Foundation

Innovation and Entrepreneurship Director Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP)

Hayfa Al Abdulla

Associate Dean for Community Engagement & Associate Professor, CPP HBKU

Dr. Mohamed Evren Tok

Qatar Computing Research Institute
HBKU

Hamdy Mubarak

Blockchain Innovation Manager

Luca Busolli

CEO
Marwa Salah Foundation

Dr. Marwa Salah

CCO
TradeLocker

‏Marios Panagi‏

Chairman
Ghana Investment Promotion Centre

Dr. Hon Akwasi Opong-Fosu

Crypto Expert

Elias Ahonen

Partner & MEA Director Kyoto Network

Amro Abdu

Founder & CVO
Water150 by Longhouse Foundation

Jörgen Ringman

CEO
Ipsum Consulting

Anita Kalergis

Director & Managing Partner
Quintus LTC.

Muamar Magam

CEO
Daniel Sansano Capitals Inc.

Daniel Sansano

CEO
SatuCreative

Ahmad Azuar Zainuddin

Founder & CEO
Pegasus Capital Investments

Sheikh Muhammad Noman

CPTO & Co-founder
Advisory Board Member

Roshan Bharwani

Web3 startup scale up
Business AI

Lara Assi

Director & CEO
Almas Jiwani Foundation

Almas Jiwani

LET'S KEEP IN CONTACT

Venue
Doha - Qatar
AndaZ By Hayatt Hotel
Contact

khnusair@afaqgroupadv.com

suhair@afaqgroupadv.com