Qatar Economic Forum 2025: Tech Titans and Policy Makers Chart Path for Digital-First Global Economy
Elon Musk, Regional Leaders to Explore AI, Blockchain, and Sustainable Innovation in Shaping 2030 Economic Roadmap
Doha, Qatar — This week in Doha, Qatar, the 5th Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg, is kicking off under the auspices of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani. The focus this year is on how technology is reshaping the global economy.
More than 2,500 leaders from government, finance, and tech industries will gather from May 20 to 22 to talk about the big challenges and opportunities brought by digital change, energy security, and cross-border innovation.
The theme this year is “The Road to 2030: Transforming the Global Economy,” which means there will be a lot of discussions around AI, blockchain technology, and sustainable tech infrastructure. Some key emphasizes include:
- Let’s dive into AI & Geopolitics, where experts like Turkey’s Finance Minister H.E. Mehmet Şimşek and Blackstone’s Farhad Karim will chat about how to find the right balance between AI rules and global competition.
- Then, there’s Blockchain in Emerging Markets. Ola Doudin from BitOasis and Jenny Johnson from Franklin Templeton will share their thoughts on decentralised finance (DeFi) and what’s happening with startups in Africa, plus Bloomberg’s new Africa Startups to Watch list.
- Lastly, we’ll have discussions on Energy-Tech Cooperation with leaders like Ryan Lance from ConocoPhillips and Markus Krebber from RWE, focusing on mixing renewable energy with smart grid technology.
There will also be virtual appearances by Elon Musk and Donald Trump Jr., discussing innovation in the private sector. Meanwhile, Qatar’s own tech initiatives, led by the QRDI Council and Edaa, will emphasize advances in fintech and regulatory sandboxes.
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