Web Summit Qatar 2026 returns with $2 billion boost and global tech ambitions

Web Summit Qatar 2026 returns with $2 billion boost and global tech ambitions

By Euronews Published on 17/02/2026 – 15:00 GMT+1•Updated 15:18 Web Summit Qatar 2026 returned to Doha as the country accelerates its push to become a global technology and innovation hub. Opening with the announcement of an additional $2 billion for Qatar’s Fund of Funds and a new 10-year residency programme for entrepreneurs, the summit highlighted how…

AI Summit 2026 Updates: Over $200 billion in investments expected over next two years, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

AI Summit 2026 Updates: Over $200 billion in investments expected over next two years, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

AI Impact Summit: Key Sessions (Feb 17) Mr. Roy Jakobs, Royal Philips – 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM Sunil Wadhwani – 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM Dr Sridhar Vembu, Zoho Corporation – 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM Sunil Gupta, Co-Founder & CEO, Yotta Data Services – 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM Mitesh Khapra, AI4Bharat –…

AI Summit 2026 Delhi Live Updates: Make digital space safe for women, human-centric

AI Summit 2026 Delhi Live Updates: Make digital space safe for women, human-centric

India has begun AI Impact Summit, 2026 on Monday at Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam which will continue till February 20. It will focus on practical AI applications and advancing India’s broader digital transformation agenda. India commenced the AI Impact Summit on Monday which is being organised at New Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam and continue till February 20….

AI to boost productivity, not replace jobs: InfoEdge founder at AI Summit | Tech News

AI to boost productivity, not replace jobs: InfoEdge founder at AI Summit | Tech News

InfoEdge Founder and Executive Vice-Chairman Sanjeev Bikhchandani on Monday said that artificial intelligence (AI) is being used to enhance productivity rather than eliminate jobs.   Speaking at the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, Bikhchandani said that for many companies, deploying employees to cater to thousands of low-paying customers does not make economic sense….

India AI Impact Summit 2026: Website designed to make it accessible to all | Tech News

India AI Impact Summit 2026: Website designed to make it accessible to all | Tech News

When you visit the official website of the ongoing India AI Impact Summit 2026, one thing that will capture your attention is the embedded accessibility feature. The website does not assume every visitor sees, reads, or processes information the same way and allows users to adjust text size, spacing, contrast, colour settings, and even convert…

Morocco Named Guest of Honor at Summit Digital 2026 in Madrid

Morocco Named Guest of Honor at Summit Digital 2026 in Madrid

Casablanca – Debates on cybersecurity, digital governance, and the fight against online crime will take center stage at Summit Digital 2026, an international gathering focused on justice and new technologies scheduled to begin on February 26 in Madrid. Organizers have announced that Morocco will participate as the guest of honor at this year’s edition, a…

India AI impact summit 2026 what changes when AI finally scales

India AI impact summit 2026 what changes when AI finally scales

Enterprise AI in 2026 is no longer about pilots. It is about production stability, cloud scale, and governance discipline. As the India AI Impact Summit 2026 approaches, organizations are moving beyond experimentation and embedding Artificial Intelligence (AI) into core systems. The real question is no longer whether AI works. It is whether it can scale…

The Hindu Tech Summit 2026 updates: ‘Industry’s responsibility to bridge gap with academia’, say experts

The Hindu Tech Summit 2026 updates: ‘Industry’s responsibility to bridge gap with academia’, say experts

Bala Kumar M.N. says learning, unlearning, and relearning is a continuous process to ensure security.  Mr. Maharajan says security isn’t just for everyone, but that it’s everyone’s job, which is what ISO 27001 helps to ensure. It is not a “one-day job,” he says.  Mr. Ram says company culture is not inborn and that it…

Shell Showcases Digital Technologies at Web Summit Qatar 2026 as an Energy Lighthouse

Shell Showcases Digital Technologies at Web Summit Qatar 2026 as an Energy Lighthouse

As thousands of technology leaders, innovators and investors gathered in Doha for Web Summit Qatar 2026, Shell demonstrated how digital solutions are delivering safer, more efficient and more secure energy operations. Shell concluded its participation at Web Summit Qatar 2026 following four days of meaningful engagement, serving as a platform for dialogue on how digital transformation can accelerate progress towards a sustainable energy future. Throughout the summit, Shell demonstrated practical applications of artificial intelligence, data analytics and cybersecurity in energy operations, drawing strong interest from attendees. The company’s interactive exhibits and expert-led sessions generated significant engagement. As part of its technology showcase, Shell presented its advanced immersion cooling fluid, a next-generation solution for thermal management in high-performance computing and data centres. Developed using Shell’s proprietary Gas-to-Liquid (GTL) technology, this synthetic dielectric fluid enables direct submersion of IT components, delivering superior heat transfer efficiency while reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions. The technologies showcased at Web Summit Qatar build on Shell’s recent recognition by the World Economic Forum as a Lighthouse site for digital transformation, acknowledging the successful application of advanced digital solutions at scale. The Lighthouse designation highlights how technologies such as data analytics, automation and artificial intelligence are being embedded into operations to deliver tangible improvements in performance, resilience and efficiency, reinforcing Shell’s focus on practical, real‑world digital innovation. The Shell stand became a focal point for meaningful engagement, where conversations centered on advancing digital solutions and exploring collaborative opportunities. Partner organisations played an active role in these discussions, underscoring the value of cross-sector partnerships in driving innovation and accelerating progress towards a sustainable energy future.Rob Maxwell, Executive Vice President and Country Chair, Shell Qatar, commented: “Web Summit Qatar 2026 was an exceptional opportunity to share our vision for technology-enabled energy solutions and to strengthen relationships with key stakeholders. The insights gained and partnerships formed during the event will play a vital role in accelerating progress across our industry.” The event underscored the growing convergence of technology and energy, with Shell positioning itself at the forefront of this transformation through its commitment to innovation and sustainability.