AI & Digital Transformation for Startups
Unlocking Real-Time and Intelligent Insights
Thursday, 12 November 2026
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
5th Floor, DIC, MCIT, Al-Nasr Tower B
Empowering Digital Qatar: Scale AI Demo Day
Wednesday May 28, 2025
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
St. Regis Marsa Arabia, Sailor Lounge meeting room
Overview
The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) through the Digital Incubation Center (DIC) and Qatar Digital Academy (QDA) in collaboration with Microsoft, is hosting a specialized training workshop series designed to equip startups with the knowledge, tools, and strategies required to build, optimize, and scale modern technology driven businesses.
This series aims to support current and alumni startups from DIC, alongside selected ecosystem startups, in leveraging AI, data analytics, cloud technologies, automation, cybersecurity, and customer engagement solutions to drive sustainable growth. Through a combination of expert led-sessions, practical use cases, and hands-on learning, participating startups will gain actionable insights into building scalable technology foundations, making data-driven decisions, optimizing operations, enhancing customer experiences, and preparing their ventures for enterprise and market readiness.
Agenda
AI & Data Analytics
Enterprise AI with Azure OpenAI (PoC to Production)
Sep 06, 2026
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Data Analytics with Azure Synapse & Microsoft Fabric
Sep 17, 2026
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
AI-Driven Decision Making & Dashboards
Oct 01, 2026
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
GenAI in Practice for Startups
Oct 15, 2026
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Cloud Architecture, Infrastructure Optimization & Cybersecurity
Azure Could Architecture
Nov 05, 2026
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Unlocking Real-Time and Intelligent Insights
Nov 12, 2026
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Cybersecurity for Startups & SMEs on Azure
Nov 26, 2026
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Technical Compliance & Cloud Readiness
Dec 10, 2026
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Operational Efficiency & Business Processes
AI for Business Process Optimization
Dec 24, 2026
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
DevOps & Delivery Excellence
Jan 07, 2027
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Data-Driven Management for Founders
Jan 21, 2027
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Customer Experience & Engagement
AI-Driven Customer Engagement & Acquisition
Feb 04, 2027
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
CRM & Customer Lifecycle Management
Feb 18, 2027
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
AI-Powered Customer Support & CX Enhancement
March 04, 2027
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Agenda
AI & Data Analytics:
Enterprise AI with Azure OpenAI (PoC to Production)
Sep 06, 2026
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Data Analytics with Azure Synapse & Microsoft Fabric
Sep 17, 2026
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
AI-Driven Decision Making & Dashboards
Oct 01, 2026
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
GenAI in Practice for Startups
Oct 15, 2026
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Cloud Architecture, Infrastructure Optimization & Cybersecurity:
Azure Cloud Migration & Startup Architecture
Oct 29, 2026
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Cloud Cost Optimization & Burn Control on Azure
Nov 12, 2026
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Cybersecurity for Startups & SMEs on Azure
Nov 26, 2026
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Technical Compliance & Cloud Readiness
Dec 10, 2026
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Operational Efficiency & Business Processes:
AI for Business Process Optimization
Dec 24, 2026
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
DevOps & Delivery Excellence
Jan 07, 2027
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Data-Driven Management for Founders
Jan 21, 2027
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Customer Experience & Engagement:
AI-Driven Customer Engagement & Acquisition
Feb 04, 2027
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
CRM & Customer Lifecycle Management
Feb 18, 2027
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
AI-Powered Customer Support & CX Enhancement
March 04, 2027
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
What you will gain from this event:
Apply AI and data analytics to drive informed business and operational decisions
Build scalable and secure technology foundations using cloud solutions
Optimize business processes through automation and AI powered workflows
Strengthen cybersecurity compliance, and enterprise readiness capabilities
Enhance customer acquisition, engagement, and support through AI-driven solutions
When and where:
April 9, 2025
9AM TO 10:30AM
90 MINS
ZOOM
Agenda
Welcome & Opening Remarks (MCIT and OSE)
15 mins
Data-Driven Strengths and Weaknesses
30 mins
Competitiveness in the Gulf Region
20 mins
Future Directions & Policy Recommendations
20 mins
Q&A and Open Discussion
Agenda
Welcome & Opening Remarks (MCIT and OSE)
15 mins
Data-Driven Strengths and Weaknesses
30 mins
Competitiveness in the Gulf Region
20 mins
Future Directions & Policy Recommendations
20 mins
Q&A and Open Discussion
Registration
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We look forward to having you join the Unlocking Real-Time and Intelligent Insights Training Workshop on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
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About the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology
Please visit MCIT’s official website for more details.
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