Qatar Entrepreneurship Conference (ROWAD)

ABOUT ROWAD 

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Qatar Entrepreneurship Conference (ROWAD) takes place in November during the Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW).

ROWAD is a QDB brand and is a part of the GEW community. 
It is an important platform for spreading the culture of entrepreneurship, which is significant in boosting Qatar’s economy.
It is a celebration of entrepreneurship activities and achievements that take place locally and worldwide. ROWAD encourages entrepreneurs and SMEs to enhance their entrepreneurial skills. How? By providing a venue that will display and gather entrepreneurial spirit and open channels of communication between ecosystem players.

​EVENT OBJECTIVES

  • ​Celebrate entrepreneurship, educate Micro-SMEs, and encourage individuals to become entrepreneurs to bring their ideas to life
  • Drive economic growth in Qatar by creating a vibrant start-up ecosystem 
  • Create a platform to exchange knowledge and experience 
  • Inspire local entrepreneurs and guide them in their journey 
  • To foster the entrepreneurial culture and awareness within Qatar by highlighting the opportunities and being the catalyst of a mind-set shift 
  • To showcase Mentors and provide matchmaking opportunities for Mentees
  • To reinforce working relationships and promote networking among various entrepreneurial stakeholders in Qatar

​ROWAD 2020 THEME – SUSTAINABILITY “MY IMPACT ON MY ECONOMY & COUNTRY”

The aim of Qatar National Vision 2030 is to transform Qatar into an advanced society capable of achieving sustainable development by 2030.

The development goals are divided into four central pillars:

  • Economic
  • Social
  • Human
  • Environmental​

With a specific focus on SUSTAINABLE ENTREPRENEURSHIP, the conference will act as a meeting point for those who embrace the challenge of recognizing, developing & exploiting entrepreneurial opportunities that create value across all four pillars.


At ROWAD, the aim is to showcase, empower and rewarding entrepreneurs / startups that are contributing to each of these pillars & leading the transition to a more sustainable future.
A collaboration, developmental & networking platform on which ecosystem players - from all domains - converge to innovate, learn & grow.

​TARGET AUDIENCE

  • Aspiring entrepreneurs
  • Entrepreneurs & start-ups
  • University students
  • High schools students
  • Ecosystem players

​MAIN ACTIVITIES