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Powering the Innovation Economy
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Where Latin America
meets the Gulf
Latin America and the Gulf share a challenge: turning natural wealth into lasting prosperity built on talent, technology and capital. “South Meets Gulf” brings together investors, founders, policymakers and leading experts in Doha to exchange the strategies that work, from venture capital and AI to energy, health and the future of money.
Powered by the We Are Innovation network of more than 60 think tanks and organizations from more than 30 countries, the Summit takes place during Doha’s busiest week for innovation.
South meets Gulf in…
The Program
at a Glance
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Venture Forward - Building Qatar's Startup Ecosystem
How targeted capital and cross-border partnerships are building a tech economy beyond energy. -
Health Meets Tech - Innovation and the Future of Public Health
What policymakers must consider when innovation and evidence outpace existing frameworks. -
Powering the Transition - The New Energy Order
Gulf LNG and solar meet Latin American lithium and nuclear expertise.
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AI in the Gulf - The New Energy Order
Gulf LNG and solar meet Latin American lithium and nuclear expertise. -
The Future of Money - Fintech, CBDCs and Digital Payments in the Gulf
How startups and central banks are shaping the next generation of payments. -
South Meets Gulf - The Next Decade of Innovation
Where the two regions can learn from each other and build together.
Why Attend?
Qatar: The Gulf's Innovation Laboratory
$3 billion
QIA’s Fund of Funds, designed to attract leading regional and international VC managers and strengthen Doha’s venture-capital ecosystem.
$2.4 billion
Qatar’s announced AI incentive package supporting digital transformation, AI capabilities, data infrastructure and technology investment.
2,000 MW
Dukhan Solar Power Project, awarded to Samsung C&T by QatarEnergy and part of Qatar’s expansion of renewable-energy capacity.
Up to 100% foreign ownership
Available for eligible entities and permitted activities established through the Qatar Financial Centre, subject to QFC rules and licensing.
Plus fast-growing
AI, fintech, health tech and green tech startups, backed by Startup Qatar, the QSTP Tech Venture Fund and a growing angel network.
The Venue
Raffles Doha
Katara Towers, Lusail Marina, Doha, Qatar
Set in Lusail’s landmark crescent towers overlooking the Gulf, Raffles Doha is about 30 minutes by car from Hamad International Airport (DOH).
Time zone: Arabia Standard Time (GMT+3)
Travel: Citizens of many countries are eligible for visa-free entry to Qatar. Please check the requirements for your nationality at visitqatar.com before booking.
Join the conversation in Doha
South Meets Gulf is an invitation-only gathering of investors, founders, executives and policymakers from Latin America, the Gulf and beyond. Seats are limited. Tell us a little about yourself below, and if there’s a place for you, we’ll send you everything you need to register.
