Post by : Bianca Qureshi
Doha, Qatar – February 2, 2026: Deloitte is taking center stage at Web Summit Qatar 2026 as a Gold Sponsor, highlighting its thought leadership in enterprise and public sector innovation. The firm is showcasing its expertise in in-country private cloud, emerging technology governance, and enterprise AI, supporting Qatar’s ambitious digital transformation agenda.
Over the four-day summit (Feb 1–4), Deloitte is leading three high-level masterclasses and participating in a senior panel discussion, bringing together public sector leaders, enterprise decision-makers, and global technology partners to explore how organizations can move from experimentation to measurable impact.
Key Highlights of Deloitte’s Participation:
In-Country Private Cloud in Qatar – Unlocking Potentials for the Future (Feb 2, 12:00–12:45 PM): Delivered in collaboration with Oracle and Ooredoo, this masterclass will feature two expert-led panels. The first examines the national impact of in-country private cloud and its potential for Qatar, while the second focuses on how financial institutions can adopt secure, scalable cloud solutions aligned with national priorities.
Beyond the Hype: Strategic Governance for Emerging Tech (Feb 3): This session emphasizes embedding proactive governance into emerging technology strategies to unlock value while managing risk, offering actionable insights for enterprises and public entities.
Agentic AI in the Enterprise – Recipe for Success (Feb 4): Deloitte’s keynote masterclass explores the deployment of autonomous AI agents to drive tangible business outcomes, moving beyond pilot projects to scalable impact.
Deloitte will also contribute to the Corporate Innovation Summit panel, where Yasmin Kayali, Chief Marketing Officer and Societal Impact Leader at Deloitte Middle East, will join global industry leaders to discuss Building Regional Champions with Global Impact.
Mohamad Madhoun, Partner and Government & Public Services Leader – Qatar at Deloitte, stated:
"As Qatar progresses its national digital agenda, focus is shifting from technology adoption to long-term capability building. In-country private cloud and resilient digital infrastructure are crucial to secure public services, economic diversification, and sustainable growth."
Faisal Darras, Oracle Lead Alliance Partner at Deloitte Middle East, added:
"Our masterclass with Ooredoo and Oracle, along with insights at the Ooredoo booth, provides Qatari enterprises with global lessons to accelerate their cloud and AI transformations today."
Through its presence at Web Summit Qatar 2026, Deloitte reinforces its commitment to helping governments and enterprises navigate complex technology transitions, turning innovation into trusted, scalable, and impact-driven transformation.
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