{
  "id": 5257449,
  "title": "Qatar Event Show 2026 continues on day two with focus on technology and sustainability",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/qatar-event-show-2026-continues-on-day-two-with-focus-on-technology",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-03T05:39:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/03/09/2026/qatar-event-show-2026-continues-on-day-two-with-focus-on-technology-and-sustainability"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar - The second day of Qatar Event Show 2026 (QES 2026) at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC) focused on technology and sustainability within the events industry. Panel discussions and workshops addressed key issues shaping the future of events, including women's leadership, attracting international clients, sustainability, artificial intelligence, event technology, and creative experience design.\n\nThe sessions emphasized the increasing influence of women in the industry, explored strategies to enhance destinations' appeal to international events, and explored the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles in event planning and execution. Discussions also delved into the practical uses of artificial intelligence and technology across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) events sector and the role of creativity and design in creating captivating audience experiences.\n\nQES 2026 concluded on September 3, with a closing program focusing on talent development, the future of event companies, resilient business models, and anticipated trends influencing the events industry in the years to come.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: The second edition of Qatar Event Show 2026 (QES 2026) continued at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC), bringing together industry leaders, experts and companies from across the events, exhibitions, conferences and entertainment sectors.</p> <p>The second day featured a programme of discussions and workshops examining some of the key forces shaping the future of the…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}