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    Qatar Economic Forum 2025: What to Expect from the Next Edition

    Francesco Luigi Ziccheddu · January 15, 2025 · 10 min
    Qatar Economic Forum 2025: What to Expect from the Next Edition

    Preview of Qatar Economic Forum 2025: key topics, confirmed speakers and why your company should attend.

    Qatar Economic Forum 2025 is shaping up to be the most ambitious edition ever. Here's everything we know and how to best prepare.

    Date and Location

    • Dates: May 20-22, 2025
    • Location: St. Regis Doha, Qatar
    • Organizers: Bloomberg + Qatar Investment Authority

    Key Themes for 2025 Edition

    1. AI and Economic Transformation

    How artificial intelligence is reshaping Gulf and global economies.

    2. Energy Transition

    The GCC's role in the transition to clean energy while maintaining energy leadership.

    3. New Trade Routes

    The India-Middle East-Europe corridor and its implications for global trade.

    4. Investments in Europe

    Specific focus on sovereign wealth fund investment opportunities in Europe.

    Confirmed Speakers

    The 2025 edition will feature:

    • G20 political leaders
    • CEOs of major global banks
    • Tech unicorn founders
    • Economy ministers from 50+ countries

    Why Attend

    High-Level Networking

    The forum offers direct access to global decision makers in an intimate, professional environment.

    Deal Flow

    Many strategic partnerships emerge during the forum. The environment favors concrete business conversations.

    Market Intelligence

    Exclusive insights into the investment strategies of the world's leading sovereign wealth funds.

    How to Prepare

    3 Months Before

    • Registration and hotel booking (rooms at St. Regis sell out quickly)
    • Identification of target contacts
    • Preparation of company materials in English and Arabic

    1 Month Before

    • Schedule meetings through official channels
    • Study participating companies
    • Prepare concise pitches (5 minutes max)

    During the Forum

    • Arrive on time to sessions
    • Leverage networking breaks
    • Attend evening events

    BusinessLabs' Role

    We are organizing an Italian delegation for QEF 2025. Services include:

    • Facilitated introductions with QIA and QFC
    • Pre-forum briefing on the Qatari market
    • Complete logistical support
    • Post-event follow-up

    Conclusions

    Qatar Economic Forum is the right event if you want to:

    • Access Gulf markets
    • Meet institutional investors
    • Build long-term strategic relationships

    Contact us to join the BusinessLabs delegation.

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    Francesco Luigi Ziccheddu
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    Francesco Luigi Ziccheddu
    CEO & Co-Founder

    CEO & Co-Founder of BusinessLabs. I have attended major international trade shows since 2015 and share here experiences and insights for online sellers.

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