GCO Director meets a delegation from The German BVMW GCC Office
Talks focused on advancing preparations for Web Summit Qatar 2026
Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al Thani, Director of the Government Communications Office (GCO) and Chairman of the Permanent Web Summit Organising Committee, and his team today convened a meeting with Nizar Maarouf, Liaison Director of German BVMW GCC Office, and Christian Schwippert, Managing Director, to discuss coordination and the roadmap for the second edition of the German Startup Pavilion at Web Summit Qatar 2026, taking place from 1st to 4th of February 2026.
During the meeting, Sheikh Jassim congratulated the German BVMW GCC Office for the successful management of the first German Startup Pavilion of its kind in the region at Web Summit Qatar 2025. He reaffirmed his and his team’s full support for the upcoming edition, ensuring strong collaboration and facilitation to make it an even greater success.
“Our work with the German startup community exemplifies our broader strategy to foster meaningful international collaboration in the technology and innovation spaces. The momentum we’ve built together positions us perfectly for an even more impactful Web Summit Qatar in 2026,” said Sheikh Jassim. “We are already seeing remarkable interest from established and emerging markets alike, each finding its place to participate in the next edition of Web Summit Qatar. I personally look forward to seeing how the next wave of German startups tap into the opportunities that we continue to expand year over year.”
Our work with the German startup community reflects our broader strategy to foster meaningful international collaboration in technology and innovation. The momentum we’ve built together positions us perfectly for an even more impactful Web Summit Qatar in 2026.
Nizar Maarouf added: “We look forward to the active participation of the German Startup Pavilion at Web Summit Qatar 2026, following the great success of our first presence at the last edition of the event, which saw the participation of more than 100 German companies. We want to extend our sincere thanks to Sheikh Jassim and his team for their continuous support of our work and the hospitality shown to the German startup participants at Web Summit 2025. This reflects their full commitment to supporting our upcoming participation and to providing every form of assistance to ensure the continued success of German startups at this global event.”
The meeting highlighted the shared commitment to further strengthen German-Qatari cooperation in innovation and entrepreneurship, with both sides dedicated to delivering a larger, more impactful German Startup Pavilion at next year’s Web Summit Qatar. This cooperation will support the creation of new investment and knowledge partnerships, contribute to technology transfer, and expand opportunities for entrepreneurs in Qatar and across the region.
This collaboration reflects Qatar’s commitment to its role as a global hub where ideas, businesses and talent come together. Web Summit Qatar provides a strategic platform to build constructive international partnerships and to share expertise and advanced technologies. It also highlights the integration between advanced economies and emerging markets, helping to accelerate digital transformation, strengthen innovation and entrepreneurship, and position Doha as a leading technology hub and attractive destination for investment, all in line with Qatar National Vision 2030.
