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LoginQatar to Host MWC26 Doha Alongside ITU Plenipotentiary Conference in November
Doha, August 31 (QNA) - Qatar's Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) will organize the second edition of MWC26 Doha, alongside the Communications Regulatory Authority's hosting of the International Telecommunication Union Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-26).
Organized by the GSMA in partnership with MCIT, MWC26 Doha will take place at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center from Nov. 8 to 10, 2026. Meanwhile, the International Telecommunication Union Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-26) will take place at the same venue from Nov. 9 to 27, 2026 and will be hosted by the Communications Regulatory Authority.
Bringing the two events together represents a new model that unites technology and policy on a single platform and connects global digital policy directions with the practical application of technologies across the sector. It also provides a global platform for enhancing collaboration and knowledge exchange among governments, regulators, companies, and experts, helping to accelerate digital transformation, support the implementation of the Digital Agenda 2030, and unlock new opportunities for digital growth and innovation.
Holding both events at the same venue will allow PP-26 delegates to move from discussing global policies and directions to directly exploring, through MWC26 Doha, the latest technologies, solutions, and applications shaping the future of the communications and technology sector.
The Communications Regulatory Authority is overseeing organizational and operational preparations for the participation of Member States and international organizations in PP-26.
HE Qatar's Minister of Communications and Information Technology Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai said the concurrent hosting of the two major global events reflected Qatar's growing role in shaping the future of global connectivity and telecommunications policy.
His Excellency further emphasized that hosting the events reinforces Qatar's commitment to achieving the objectives of the Digital Agenda 2030 and Qatar National Vision 2030 and to building a thriving digital economy and a sustainable digital society.
For his part, Engineer Ahmad bin Abdulla Al Muslemani, President of Qatar's Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) and Chair-Designate of ITU PP-26, said hosting of the Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-26) alongside MWC26 Doha, reflects Qatar's leading role in shaping the future of global connectivity and its regulatory frameworks.
Al Muslemani stressed the Authority's commitment to fostering an advanced regulatory environment that supports digital transformation. He expressed the hope that hosting this prominent international event would contribute to leading a constructive global dialogue that helps guide international telecommunications policy and shape a more inclusive and sustainable global digital ecosystem.
Vivek Badrinath, Director General of the GSMA, said the inaugural edition of MWC Doha last year clearly demonstrated the scale of Qatar's digital ambition.
He said this year's decision to hold MWC Doha alongside the International Telecommunication Union Plenipotentiary Conference would bring international policymakers and industry leaders together in Doha, creating a platform for regulators, ministers, telecommunications operators and technology leaders to discuss the future of global connectivity.
MWC26 Doha will also see the return of the GSMA Ministerial Program, which provides a high-level platform for discussing digital governance and investment priorities and supporting the next phase of connectivity development. The program brought together 60 delegations from 49 countries and 11 intergovernmental organizations during its previous edition.
Held every four years, the Plenipotentiary Conference is the supreme policy-making body of the International Telecommunication Union. It sets the Union's strategic and financial direction for the coming years and holds elections for its five top leadership positions, in addition to electing 48 Member States to serve on the ITU Council and 12 members of the Radio Regulations Board.
MWC26 Doha builds on the success of its inaugural edition in 2025, which attracted more than 9,000 participants from 110 countries and territories, nearly 300 speakers, and more than 250 exhibitors and sponsors. The event also saw the announcement of more than 30 major partnerships and initiatives. (QNA)
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