Paris hosts Runway to Web Summit Qatar 2027 in Paris
<p>Paris: The Government Communications Office (GCO) and the Embassy of the State of Qatar in France organised the second promotional Runway to Web Summit Qatar 2027 event in Paris.</p> <p>This gathering is part of preparations to host the summit’s fourth edition at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center from January 31 to February 3 2027.</p> <p>During the event, Business France, the public…
In Paris, the Government Communications Office (GCO) and the Embassy of Qatar in France organized a Runway to Web Summit Qatar 2027 event. This gathering is part of efforts to prepare for the summit's fourth edition in Doha from January 31 to February 3, 2027.
Business France, the public agency supporting French economic international development, announced it would lead a trade delegation to the summit through a dedicated pavilion for French companies, investors, and partners. The delegation will feature major French entities such as AI firm Mistral AI, luxury group LVMH, and public investment bank Bpifrance.
The event aimed to increase international participation, support French startup growth, and foster cooperation between Qatari and French tech ecosystems. It attracted over 100 Qatari and French representatives, investors, and entrepreneurs, including senior officials from various organizations.
Ambassador Sheikh Ali bin Jassim Al-Thani emphasized the strategic partnership between Qatar and France, highlighting their joint focus on innovation startups, investment funds, and projects in sectors like AI, semiconductors, digital technologies, energy transition, healthcare, and aerospace. He stated that Web Summit Qatar offers more than technology showcases; it is a platform to connect with investors, find partners, and open new growth opportunities.
GCO's Soud Ahmed Al Boinin noted Paris was selected as the series' first European stop due to its thriving startup ecosystem. Bpifrance's Dr. Hamad Rashid Al Naimi stressed that Qatar's value to startups extends beyond market opportunities, providing connections with partners, investors, customers, and enablers to accelerate growth. Web Summit's Craig Becker highlighted Doha as a world-class city with a vibrant business community and startup ecosystem, making it an ideal destination for the summit.
Business France's Laurence de Touchet highlighted that hosting a French pavilion and leading a French trade delegation underscores Qatar's growing status as a regional tech hub, particularly in AI, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, and cloud computing.
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