Msheireb Downtown Doha to host world-renowned smart city experts

Msheireb Downtown Doha will host the much-awaited Smart City Expo Doha 2022 as 60 world-renowned speaker and expert in the field of smart cities gather in Doha on 29th and 30th March 2022.

8 March 2022 – Msheireb Museums, Qatar: Organized by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), Msheireb Downtown Doha will host the much-awaited Smart City Expo Doha 2022 as 60 world-renowned speaker and expert in the field of smart cities gather in Doha on 29^th and 30^th March 2022.

Smart City Expo Doha 2022 will bring together prominent experts from around the globe to share ideas – and find solutions – on creating a better, more sustainable future for cities and their citizens. The conference venue, Doha’s newly rebuilt Msheireb district, is itself renowned as a landmark development for how leveraging CT and smart design can transform people’s quality of life in the inner city.

Following the success of the QITCOM Smart City Expo in 2019, Smart City Expo Doha 2022 is sponsored by Platinum Partner Ooredoo and in partnership with Fira de Barcelona, the renowned organizers of the Smart City Expo World Congress.

Smart City Expo Doha 2022 features high-profile international and local keynote speakers, more than 100 exhibitor, 60 speakers and experts-in the field of smart cities from around the world, 2,500 expected visitors and delegates from over 20 countries.

The Key topics for discussion at Smart City Expo Doha 2022 will include Sustainable Cities, Reshaping Digital Public Services, Global Economy and Digital Readiness, and Sport Events in a Connected Society.

Expressing her pride in the nation’s continuing progress, Her Excellency Reem Mohammed Al Mansoori, Assistant Undersecretary of Digital Society Development, stated:

“The new millennium has brought with it a level of innovation that has far exceeded anyone’s expectations but also significant challenges for humanity. As we reimagine the future and strive for a more sustainable way of life, I believe the insights and knowledge shared at Smart City Doha Expo can help us build a smarter Qatar and create a legacy of bright ideas for future generations.”

Delegates attending Smart City Expo Doha 2022 will focus on today’s most pressing challenges: climate change, environmental sustainability, and smart urban planning. Under the theme of ‘Sustainable Future of Resilience’, the Expo will host celebrated ‘smart city’ experts to explain, discuss and exchange innovative ideas on urban development – in particular, how technology can improve quality of life in our cities and contribute towards knowledge economy growth.

On behalf of the Smart City Expo Doha 2022 host Msheireb Properties, Chief Executive Officer, Nasser Matar Al Kawari, commented:

“The Smart City Expo Doha 2022 is in line with Msheireb Properties vision and mission to change the current trends of construction and build cities for the future generations. We look forward to joining our effort to promote sustainable and smart cities concept and contribute together to accomplishing the objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030”.

On behalf of Smart City Expo Doha 2022 Platinum Sponsor Ooredoo, Sheikh Nasser Bin Hamad Bin Nasser Al Thani, Chief Commercial Officer, commented: “Our corporate strategy features digital transformation as a key pillar, underscoring our complete commitment to Qatar National Vision 2030, and sponsorship of this event is clear evidence of this strategic commitment. Through the TASMU Smart Qatar Program we are proud to be contributing to driving the growth and development of our country ever forward.”

Alongside Platinum Partner Ooredoo, Smart City Expo Doha 2022 is privileged to welcome Gold Sponsors Huawei, Vodafone, Microsoft, Hamad International Airport and Meeza, Silver Sponsors GBM, Dell Technologies, QFZA, Cisco and Mannai Corporation, Official Bank Sponsor QNB, Official Carrier Qatar Airways, Transport Sponsor Uber and TASMU program partner Deloitte.

Join us at Smart City Expo Doha on 29 and 30 March, at Msheireb Downtown Doha. Register now and don’t miss interaction with delegates from around the world who will discuss the future of urban living enabled by digital transformation.