DigitalEcosystemConference2026& Exhibition

Shaping Digital Economies: Policy, Sovereignty & the Future of ICT

Join government and industry leaders in Doha to help define the policies that will support the region’s digital economy.

16–17 November 2026
The Ritz-Carlton, Doha, Qatar

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Hosted by Ooredoo Group · Registration is subject to confirmation

About the conference

Ooredoo Group's second Digital Ecosystem Conference brings together leaders from government and industry, technology experts and academia to advance the digital economy.

Building on the first edition in 2024, the conference now runs over two days, with an exhibition on digital platforms and services. A dedicated drafting session brings industry and government leaders together to agree shared principles and practical roadmaps.

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Daysof keynotes, panels and roundtables
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Expert panelson AI, connectivity, trust and inclusion
3
Roundtablesclosed-door discussions on data hubs, child online protection and AI governance
1
Drafting sessionfor the Doha Principles 2026

The key question

How can policymakers regulate digital platforms and services to encourage innovation and investment while protecting consumers and supporting fair competition?

Why attend

Technology enables digital transformation. Policy sets the conditions for its success.

Governance decisions determine how effectively technology creates economic value. This conference focuses on the real-world outcomes of those decisions: growth, investment, citizen services, resilience and trust.

For policymakers and regulators

Practical insight into how regulatory frameworks can encourage innovation, attract investment, support inclusion and strengthen digital resilience while keeping the right safeguards in place.

For industry

A clearer view of where policy is heading, so you can plan investment, build partnerships and align with national priorities with more confidence.

Outcomes, not products

Unlike traditional technology or telecom events, the focus is on what policy decisions achieve in the real economy.

Decisions that matter now

AI adoption, infrastructure investment, interoperability, privacy, cybersecurity and digital sovereignty are on every agenda.

A lasting legacy

An enduring regional platform for digital policy dialogue, with principles that shape the Middle East and beyond.

What you’ll take away

Practical insights to act on emerging digital policy priorities

Insight into emerging regulatory and policy priorities
A clear understanding of sovereign AI, digital trust and identity frameworks
Perspectives on platform governance, online safety and privacy
Knowledge of infrastructure policy for connectivity, data centres and AI
Regional and global best practice from leaders in government and industry
The chance to contribute to the Doha Principles 2026 policy recommendations

Agenda

Two days, five formats

From headline keynotes and expert panels to closed-door roundtables, a fireside chat and a closing drafting session.

7:00 – 9:00 AM
Registration & networking
9:00 – 9:15 AM
Keynote
Opening remarks & welcome
9:15 – 9:30 AM
Keynote
Government keynote – Qatar Digital Economy Strategy
9:30 – 9:45 AM
Keynote
International keynote – ITU leadership address
9:45 – 10:00 AM
Keynote
Road to 2030
10:00 – 10:15 AM
Group photo
10:15 – 10:45 AM
Networking break
10:30 – 11:30 AM
RoundtableParallel
Digital Data Hubs
10:45 – 11:30 AM
Panel
Future Connectivity – Terrestrial, Satellite & Borderless Networks
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
Panel
Sovereign AI – Control, Capability & National Strategy
12:15 – 1:00 PM
Panel
Sustainable & Resilient Infrastructure
1:00 – 2:15 PM
Networking lunch
2:00 – 3:00 PM
RoundtableParallel
Child Online Protection
2:15 – 2:55 PM
Panel
The AI Economy – Data Centres, Power & the Cost of Intelligence
3:10 – 3:50 PM
Panel
Operationalising AI Governance
3:50 – 4:30 PM
Keynote
Synthesis – Top 3 policy priorities and closing remarks

All times are Doha time (AST, UTC+3). Agenda subject to change.

Speakers

Hear from the people shaping digital policy

Speakers will be announced soon. Leaders from government, regulators and industry will be confirmed here in the coming weeks.

Sponsors & partners

Our sponsors and partners

We are grateful for the support of our sponsors and partners.

Conference adviser

Secure your seat at DECE 2026

16–17 November 2026 · Doha, Qatar. Register your interest and we will email you once your place is confirmed.