We recap the highlights and insights from the Web Summit Qatar 2025, focusing on the growth compared to 2024, the dominance of AI in discussions, keynotes from notable figures, iHeartMedia's official international foray in partnership with the Government Communications Office of Qatar, and the evolving entrepreneurial ecosystem in Qatar.
Gazanfarulla Khan joined in on-site to share first-hand details starting from the opening night. Coming full circle as we mark one year since our podcast kick-off at the inaugural Web Summit Qatar 2024. Don't forget to participate in the episode poll on Spotify.
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"(00:00) Opening and live from Web Summit Qatar 2025"
"(01:20) Web Summit Qatar 2025 Growth and Diversity"
"(05:17) AI: The Dominant Theme"
"(07:04) Opening Night"
"(09:00) Keynote Highlights and Innovations"
"(12:01) Networking and Community Engagement"
"(15:02) Podcasting Trends in Qatar"
"(15:59) iHeartMedia partnership with GCO Qatar"
"(18:07) Augmented Reality and Tech Partnerships"
"(20:58) The Future of Startups and Investments"
"(22:44) Startup deep dives"
"(26:31) Side Thoughts"
"(29:08) Web Summit Qatar 2026"
"(34:26) Final Thoughts on Web Summit Qatar 2025"
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