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Conference Entrepreneurship and SMEs

Future-ready Talent for SMEs and Start-ups: Crafting Resilient Business Models for a Digital and Sustainable Era

Monday, 26 October 2026 11:15–12:15 · Doha time Al Rayyan · Doha

Artificial intelligence is transforming how businesses are created, managed and scaled. While these technologies offer unprecedented opportunities to increase productivity, reach new markets and drive innovation, they are also reshaping the skills, capabilities and business models needed to remain competitive.

This high-level dialogue will explore what it takes for entrepreneurs and SMEs to succeed in the Intelligent Age. Bringing together policymakers, business leaders, entrepreneurs and ecosystem builders, the session will examine how talent, technology, innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems can help enterprises adapt, grow and thrive amid rapid change. The discussion will focus on building future-ready businesses that are competitive, resilient and equipped to seize the opportunities of a digital and sustainable economy.