Doha, Qatar
The Road to 2030: Transforming the Global Economy
Entering its fifth year, the Qatar Economic Forum identifies opportunities, presents solutions and rethinks the global economic landscape through the lens of the business and cultures of the Middle East. Over the past four years, the forum has provided a unique perspective on the issues driving global boardroom conversations, and in 2025, we will continue hosting some of the most influential names in global business, finance and policy to provide their insight and strategy.
Access to the Qatar Economic Forum is by invitation only. Register today to express your interest in joining us.
2025 Editorial Pillars

Geopolitics, Globalization, & Trade
GCC economies are rewriting the rules of global trade and investment with ambitious national visions and development strategies. We explore how the final stages of these economic transformations will progress in the face of regional security pressures and a new policy environment in the United States.

Business & Investment Outlook
The biggest names in global business and investment tell us how they are achieving market-beating growth while side-stepping the major hurdles facing the global economy.

Energy Supplies & Security
We have high energy conversations with the power brokers setting our global
relationship with oil, gas and the long term transition to renewables.

Sports & Entertainment
Sports investing used to be a play-thing for the super rich. Now it’s a serious asset class attracting big money from hard-nosed investors. Players,leagues, owners and investors reveal the next wave of disruption poised to hit this multi-trillion dollar industry.

Technology Hype & Reality
We’re firmly in the artificial intelligence buzzword era. Every problem looks like a nail and AI is the shiny new hammer. We go past the hype and identify how AI applications are benefiting customers today and pinpoint where and how new AI native startups are going to disrupt entire industries.
Relive the 2024 Forum

75
Plenary Speakers
- Heads of state & government
- Influential ministers & multilateral institutions
- Global CEOs from newsmaking businesses
- Market-moving global investors
- Sports, culture & entertainment leaders
1500
Global leaders in attendance
- Global CEOs, C-level executives, board members & senior executive decision makers
- Startup CEOs, tech executives & leaders of next-generation disruptive businesses
- Investment bankers, private equity executives, venture capitalists & major money
managers - International & national policymakers & government representatives
- Experts & influencers from academia, philanthropy, media, arts, culture & sports


70
Breakout speakers
- Global CEOs, startup CEOs & founders
- Influential ministers & multilateral institutions
- Regional executives from newsmaking global businesses
- Middle East-focused investors & money managers
- Sports, culture & entertainment leaders


