Fadi Ghandour and Hamad Al Hajri to lead discussions at Doha's Downtown Tech Summit - Wamda

2026-11-17 · 16:00:00 · Doha

Barahat Msheireb

Msheireb Downtown Doha

Held at Barahat Msheireb, the Downtown Tech Summit gathers founders, investors, and tech leaders for discussions on global scaling and the Azal Innovation Programme live pitch finale.

The second Downtown Tech Summit brings together startup founders, venture capitalists, and technology leaders for keynote presentations, panel discussions, and fireside chats at Barahat Msheireb. The event features prominent speakers such as Hamad Al Hajri and Fadi Ghandour, and hosts the live pitch finale of the Azal Innovation Programme. It is organized by Msheireb Properties and Inc. Arabia.

Founder brief

Who should attend

Early and growth-stage entrepreneurs looking to connect with regional venture capitalists and corporate leaders will gain the most value here. It offers direct exposure to established founders and active investors focused on scaling tech businesses and market disruption across the region.

What happens

Running from 16:00 to 20:30, the schedule features keynote presentations, panel discussions, and fireside chats focused on emerging technology and disruptive markets. Alongside the main stage sessions, the Azal Innovation Programme hosts its live pitch finale, where shortlisted innovators present directly to investors and experts.

Who's in the room

Attendees will hear from keynote speakers including Wamda Capital's Fadi Ghandour and Snoonu's Hamad Al Hajri, joined by investors such as Khaled Talhouni of Nuwa Capital and Soumaya Ben Beya Dridje of Rasmal Ventures. Hosting duties are led by Anas Abbar of 7awi Media Group and Noora Al Qubaisi of Msheireb Properties.

How to prepare

Review the portfolios of Wamda Capital, Nuwa Capital, and Rasmal Ventures before arriving. Prepare a concise summary of your current traction, target market, and capital requirements so you can hold meaningful conversations during networking intervals between stage sessions.

Organizer: Msheireb Properties and Inc. Arabia

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At a glance

Format
Keynote presentations, panel discussions, fireside chats, and a live pitch finale.
Attendance
startup founders, venture capital investors and technology leaders
Sectors
Agnostic

Agenda

  1. 16:00 - 20:30 · Keynote presentations, panel discussions, and fireside chats — Exploring scaling companies globally, market disruption, and emerging technology
  2. 16:00 - 20:30 · Azal Innovation Programme Live Pitch Finale — Shortlisted innovators pitch directly to investors and experts

Speakers, judges and hosts

  • Anas Abbar — Co-founder and Group CEO, 7awi Media Group (Host)
  • Noora Al Qubaisi — Acting Director of Corporate Communication, Msheireb Properties (Host)
  • Dr. Ammar Alali — Founder and CEO, Strataphy (Speaker)
  • Fadi Ghandour — Executive Chairman, Wamda Capital (Speaker)
  • Hamad Al Hajri — Founder and CEO, Snoonu (Speaker)
  • Khaled Talhouni — Managing Partner, Nuwa Capital (Speaker)
  • Soumaya Ben Beya Dridje — Partner, Rasmal Ventures (Speaker)

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