Doha: Under the patronage of HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, HE Minister of Commerce and Industry Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al-Thani inaugurated the 11th edition of the Rowad Entrepreneurship Conference under the theme "Beyond Boundaries: Scaling, Sustaining, and Succeeding."
According to Qatar News Agency, the event commenced with His Excellency touring the exhibition of companies accompanying the conference, where he observed key innovations and products showcased by a diverse group of local and international companies from various sectors. The conference, held from Nov. 17-19, 2025, at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, convenes senior government officials, representatives from the public and private sectors, and leading entrepreneurs, investors, and experts from around the world.
Organized in collaboration with the Young Entrepreneurs Club, this year's conference also hosts the second "Young Entrepreneurs Media Forum," featuring participation from government and private organizations, media professionals, investors, and entrepreneurs. CEO of Qatar Development Bank Abdulrahman bin Hesham Al Sowaidi highlighted the significance of this year's edition, noting its pivotal role in supporting entrepreneurship and fostering innovation and creative thinking at national and regional levels.
Bank officials noted that this year's theme outlines a strategic path for entrepreneurship, focusing on excellence in business model development, market expansion, and leveraging sustainability and innovation as competitive differentiators to attract investment. The 2025 edition features a robust program, including a startup exhibition with solutions from 120 local and international companies, over 100 speakers and experts, more than 30 specialized workshops, and over 15 panel discussions organized across four thematic tracks.
Sessions address critical topics for Qatar's entrepreneurial ecosystem, including strategies for scaling operations and entering new markets, leveraging global demand to refine products and services, prioritizing sustainability, and embracing innovative solutions. An interactive pitch platform allows entrepreneurs to present their ventures to investors, facilitating funding opportunities, while dedicated meetings between startups and investors promote partnership building and investment discussions.