Antalya Technopark General Manager Dr. İbrahim Yavuz participated in Web Summit Qatar 2026, one of the leading global gatherings of the technology and entrepreneurship ecosystem. Organized in Doha under the coordination of the Ministry of Industry and Technology and in cooperation with Development Agencies within the scope of the Global Entrepreneurship Events Participation Call, the event brought together participants from various fields of the technology world, strengthening international collaboration and innovation. By convening technology companies, entrepreneurs, investors, academics, and public sector representatives under one roof, the summit provided a platform for sharing ideas and projects that will shape the future of the sector.

Web Summit Qatar 2026 comprehensively addressed strategic topics including artificial intelligence, digital transformation, smart city technologies, sustainability, environmentally friendly technologies, cybersecurity, fintech solutions, and the global development of entrepreneurship ecosystems. Panels and sessions featuring distinguished speakers offered participants valuable insights into the current state and future vision of the technology landscape.

During the event, Dr. İbrahim Yavuz held extensive meetings with senior executives of international technology companies, entrepreneurs, firms, accelerators and incubators, and representatives of innovative startups. These discussions focused on the R&D capacity of Antalya Technopark companies, their innovative products and projects, and their potential for expansion into global markets. Strategic evaluations were also conducted regarding international collaborations, joint R&D initiatives, and investment opportunities.

While Web Summit Qatar serves as a hub for the rapidly growing technology and innovation ecosystem of the Middle East, it also provides an important platform for building strong connections among regional and global technology actors. Dr. Yavuz conveyed Antalya Technopark's university–industry collaboration model, entrepreneurship support programs, and technology-driven development vision to international stakeholders, enhancing the global visibility of its innovation capacity. Antalya Technopark's structure, which combines academic knowledge with the dynamism of the private sector, attracted significant interest from event participants.

Within the scope of Web Summit Qatar 2026, Dr. İbrahim Yavuz stated: “Observing internationally prominent innovations firsthand has enabled us to gain valuable insights for the global expansion of startups within Antalya Technopark and the future of technology-focused collaborations. We believe that the meetings held will transform into concrete projects and sustainable partnerships in the near future.”

Aligned with its international vision, Antalya Technopark continues to take an active role in global technology events through its strong infrastructure supporting innovative ventures, qualified human resources, and an approach centered on university–industry–government collaboration. With the goal of becoming an international hub in technology and innovation, Antalya Technopark remains firmly committed to investing in R&D-driven projects, the startup ecosystem, and innovative partnerships.