Ooredoo Group to convene industry and policy leaders at Digital Ecosystem Conference & Exhibition 2026
Two-day Doha event will examine how policy and regulation can enable investment, build trust and support the growth of digital economies
Doha, Qatar, 14 November 2026: Ooredoo Group will host the second edition of the Digital Ecosystem Conference & Exhibition on 16 - 17 November 2026 at The Ritz-Carlton, Doha, bringing together government, regulatory, industry and academic perspectives on the decisions shaping the digital economy.
Under the theme “Shaping Digital Economies: Policy, Sovereignty & the Future of ICT”, the conference will examine how legal and regulatory frameworks can support investment in digital infrastructure and the adoption of emerging technologies, while protecting consumers and strengthening public trust.
Building on the inaugural edition in 2024, this year’s event expands to two days, combining keynotes, panel discussions and fireside conversations with an exhibition of digital platforms and services. Taking place shortly after MWC Doha and alongside the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference, it will provide a forum to consider how the industry’s technological ambitions can translate into practical policy and investment priorities.
Hilal Mohammed Al-Khulaifi, Group Chief Legal and Regulatory Officer, Ooredoo, said: “The decisions being made today on AI, data and connectivity will influence where investment goes and how widely its benefits are shared. We need policy frameworks that give businesses the confidence to invest and people the confidence to use digital services. This conference brings those perspectives together to identify practical steps that governments and industry can take.”
The programme will explore the foundations of the AI economy, including connectivity, data centres and energy requirements, alongside questions of digital sovereignty and AI governance. Discussions will also address cybersecurity, digital identity, consumer protection and the measures needed to make digital participation more accessible and affordable.
Dedicated roundtables will allow participants to examine digital data hubs, young people’s experiences of social media and AI, and the implementation of AI governance. These discussions will complement the main programme by bringing specialist perspectives to issues that increasingly cut across sectors and national borders.
A drafting session will focus on developing the Doha Principles 2026, translating the conference discussions into shared, practical policy recommendations covering AI, data, cybersecurity, inclusion and sustainability.
The event is supported by Qatar Investment Authority as Official Partner, QNB as Strategic Sponsor, CNBC Arabia as Business Broadcast Partner, and beIN Media Group and QIC Group as Platinum Sponsors, alongside sponsors from across the technology, infrastructure, financial and legal sectors. Partners include the GSMA, Global Child Forum, Education Above All, the International Institute of Communications and Extensia.
Through the conference, Ooredoo Group aims to strengthen cooperation between the organisations building digital infrastructure, those developing the rules that govern it, and the communities and businesses it serves.
For more information, visit the conference website.
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About Ooredoo
Ooredoo Group is a leading international communications company building the region’s most advanced digital infrastructure - spanning leading wireless and fiber networks, AI-ready data centres, cloud & AI compute platforms, subsea cable systems, and platform businesses like Fintech. Operating in nine markets across the Middle East, North Africa, and Southeast Asia, Ooredoo serves nearly 150 million customers, enabling digital transformation at scale.
As of 31 December 2025, Ooredoo generated full-year Revenue of QAR 24.6 billion. Its shares are listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange and the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange.
