The fourth edition of Smart City Expo Doha (SCE Doha)—organised by Fira de Barcelona in collaboration with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT)—returns this year as a major feature inside the inaugural MWC25 Doha, marking a significant milestone for the region’s largest technology and connectivity event.
From 25–26 November 2025, more than 30 global experts and thought leaders will converge in Doha to explore how digital transformation, AI, and next-generation technologies will shape the future of cities across the Middle East.
Beyond Connectivity: A Digital Pathway to Smarter Cities
Under the theme “Beyond Connectivity: A Digital Solutions Pathway to a Smarter, Thriving Future,” Smart City Expo Doha 2025 will spotlight the evolving intersection between technology and urban living—highlighting how intelligent innovation can unlock more efficient, sustainable, and inclusive cities.
This year’s programme is built around five core thematic pillars:
- Intelligent Digital Innovation
- Disruptive Technologies & AI
- Digital Economies & Future Talent
- Connected Infrastructures
- Government of the Future
These focus areas reflect Qatar’s national ambition to become a global leader in digital transformation and smart governance, aligned with its long-term urban and economic development strategies.
Global Thought Leaders Shaping Tomorrow’s Cities
SCE Doha 2025 features an impressive lineup of speakers and innovators, including:
Kent Larson – MIT
A world-renowned expert in urban design, microhousing, and autonomous mobility. Larson will explore how technology, design, and human-centred planning can shape the next generation of cities.
Jesús Serrano – AI & Innovation Specialist
Serrano will outline how cutting-edge AI can move from concept to real-world application, delivering measurable impact in mobility, services, and urban operations.
H.E. Reem Al Mansoori – MCIT Qatar
The Assistant Undersecretary for Digital Industry Affairs will share insights into Qatar’s nationwide strategy for urban transformation and smart city innovation.
Ghanim Al-Muftah – Entrepreneur & FIFA Ambassador
Known globally for his inspirational journey, Al-Muftah will offer a powerful message on inclusion, accessibility, and universal design as essential pillars of future-ready cities.
A Landmark Feature at MWC25 Doha
For the first time, Smart City Expo Doha will be integrated into MWC25 Doha, the GSMA’s first-ever edition in the Middle East and Africa.
MWC25 Doha is expected to draw:
- 200+ global speakers
- 200+ exhibitors
- Leaders from telecom, AI, digital transformation, smart mobility, and future economies
This synergy underscores Qatar’s rising influence as a global hub for innovation, smart infrastructure, and connected industries.
Smart City Expo: A Global Movement
SCE Doha forms part of the worldwide Smart City Expo ecosystem—centred around the flagship Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona, which recently gathered:
- 1,190 companies
- 600 international experts
- 27,000 visitors
In 2025, local editions are also taking place in major cities, including New York, Curitiba, Puebla, Santiago del Estero, Santiago de Chile, Kuala Lumpur, Cartagena de Indias, and Tomorrow.City in Shanghai.
A New Chapter for Qatar’s Digital Urban Future
Smart City Expo Doha’s integration into MWC25 Doha reflects Qatar’s strong commitment to advancing smart urban development, AI adoption, and next-generation digital solutions—positioning Doha as a global testbed for bold, future-ready city models.
As the world’s brightest minds gather in the capital this November, Qatar stands at the center of a transformative movement shaping the cities of tomorrow—smarter, more connected, more sustainable, and built for the future.
