At Web Summit Qatar, one of the world’s premier technology events, StrategEast President Anatoly Motkin led a high-level panel discussion on the rise of a new digital excellence hub connecting the Gulf and Eurasia. The panel featured Eman AlKuwari, Director of Digital Innovation at Qatar’s Ministry of Communications and IT; Salar Imamaliyev, Executive Director of Azerbaijan’s Innovation and Digital Development Agency (IDDA); and Valery Krasovsky, CEO and Co-founder of Sigma Software Group.
The discussion explored how the Gulf and Central Eurasia are rapidly emerging as key players in the global digital economy, using innovation as a driving force for growth and regional influence. The panelists delved into the potential of deeper cross-border collaboration to accelerate the development of a thriving digital hub, focusing on investment opportunities, talent development, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Eman AlKuwari highlighted Qatar’s digital transformation efforts through the TASMU Smart Qatar initiative, emphasizing the role of government-backed programs in fostering entrepreneurship and innovation. Salar Imamaliyev provided insights into Azerbaijan’s strategy for accelerating digital development and how IDDA is driving the country’s innovation agenda. Valery Krasovsky shared perspectives from the private sector, showcasing how companies like Sigma Software are expanding their global footprint and contributing to the region’s digital transformation.
As the Gulf and Eurasia continue to strengthen their positions in the global tech landscape, discussions like this pave the way for strategic partnerships that will shape the future of digital excellence in the region. StrategEast remains committed to fostering collaboration between these dynamic markets and advancing digital innovation on a global scale.
