The Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (Invest Qatar) is set to launch the inaugural “Invest Qatar Pavilion” at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2025 in Davos, Switzerland, which is scheduled from 20 to 24 January.
The pavilion will highlight Qatar’s thriving business ecosystem, innovation-driven economy and diverse opportunities. It will serve as a platform for national stakeholders and global industry leaders, highlighting Qatar’s commitment to advancing business and technology to shape a prosperous future.
The Invest Qatar Pavilion showcases a captivating fusion of vibrant design and innovative interactive features. It provides visitors with a unique opportunity to explore the country’s rich culture and dynamic business landscape, while discovering the future of innovation and new opportunities.
“The debut of the Invest Qatar Pavilion at the World Economic Forum in Davos marks a significant milestone in our efforts to position Qatar as a premier destination for investment and innovation. This initiative enables us to forge meaningful connections with global leaders, highlighting Qatar’s vibrant business landscape, cultural richness and ambitious vision for driving future growth.”
The carefully curated programming of the pavilion aligns with the themes of this year’s World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, “Collaboration for the Intelligent Age.”
Invest Qatar, in partnership with The Economist Impact, will host two events aimed at exploring the themes of innovation, logistics and global connectivity. The first event, titled “Future Pathways for Logistics: Resilience, Innovation, and Global Connectivity,” will delve into the impact of emerging technologies, geopolitical trends and sustainability on the future of global logistics and supply chains.
The second panel, titled “From Sandboxes to Success: The Middle East’s New Innovation Ecosystems,” will examine how policies, regulatory sandboxes and advanced technologies are fostering entrepreneurial ecosystems and attracting global talent and investment.
These events will feature leading regional and international speakers, including H.E. Mohammed bin Ali bin Mohammed Al Mannai, Minister of Communications and Information Technology; Eng. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, Group Chief Executive of Qatar Airways; Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Faisal Al-Thani, CEO of QFZ; Yousuf Al-Jaida, CEO of QFC; Ann Dunkin, Chief Information Officer, US Department of Energy; Alex Manson, CEO of SC Ventures, Standard Chartered; Volker Ratzmann, Executive Vice President of Corporate Public Affairs, DHL Group; Ernest Nicolas, Chief Supply Chain Officer, HP; Noor Sweid, Founder and Managing Partner, Global Ventures; and Alex Manson, CEO of SC Ventures, Standard Chartered.
