For the second year in a row, Beirut Digital District (BDD) partnered with Web Summit Qatar, bringing together 30+ community members and 8 tech startups from its ecosystem!
A Community That Thrives Beyond Borders
BDD’s participation in Web Summit Qatar was all about empowering Lebanese startups to grow, expand, and build global networks. With over 25,000 attendees from 124 countries, the event provided a valuable opportunity for startups and entrepreneurs to network and collaborate.
BDD Startup Island: Showcasing Lebanese Innovation
Eight Lebanese startups and scale-ups presented their AI-driven solutions, engaging with industry leaders and key players from various industries. Here’s what some of the founders and entrepreneurs had to say about their experience:
Avo Manjerian, CEO & Co-Founder of Schedex: “At Web Summit Qatar, we’re building inspiring partnerships across the GCC.”
Mincer A., Head of Engineering at Fundbot: “Web Summit was exceptional this year—we explored AI, crypto, and emerging technologies while meeting potential clients.”
Samer Bawab, Co-founder of eFlow: “An incredible event with over 25,000 companies and startups—a hub for connection and relationship-building. This Year, we kicked off an official pilot with QNB HQ, focusing on 800 employees around policy and procedure updates. Leveraging MS teams to integrate learning in the flow of work, we will test the AI chatbot for 2 months and eventually scale it across there 10,000 employees “
Joseph Homsi, Co-founder & CEO of AccessOff: “Web Summit provided an excellent opportunity to showcase our technology, attract potential partnerships, and connect with investors.”
From the heart of Beirut, our community has always been a hub for talent and innovation. Time and again, Lebanese entrepreneurs have demonstrated their ability to build, scale, and excel globally, with Web Summit Qatar further highlighting the region’s potential and determination.
