18-20 March 2013 Doha Exhibition Center. The first dedicated innovation and new technology exhibition in Qatar. Organised by:

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1 18-20 March 2013 Doha Exhibition Center The first dedicated innovation and new technology exhibition in Qatar Organised by:

2 Innovate Qatar Showcasing the future Innovate Qatar is a destination for companies, organizations and individuals who wish to showcase innovations or new technologies from various industry sectors. Being held at the Doha Exhibition Center on March 2013, Innovate Qatar is an exhibition like no other in the Middle East - a platform to showcase actual innovations rather than merely talk about future plans. Those who have successfully bridged the gap between creation and execution will find Innovate Qatar to be a portal through which they can reach investors and end-users alike. If you are looking to market your innovations or new solutions to an audience that is both interested and capable of investing in new products, then you belong at Innovate Qatar. Innovate Qatar, however, is not just for companies and individuals whose technologies are ready to hit the market, it is also a destination for innovators and creative thinkers who have advanced concepts for new products and solutions and are looking for a place to showcase their plans in the hopes of attracting investors and partners. Whether you are based in Qatar, within the GCC, or abroad, Innovate Qatar can provide you with a unique platform to help get your innovation or new technology to the next stage. For us, innovation is not only part of our values and culture, it is a vital necessity that is indispensable if we (as Arabs or Muslims) want to assume a place in designing and structuring a prosperous and developed human reality as we envisage. H.H. Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani The Emir of Qatar

3 DID YOU KNOW? - 2.8% of Qatar s annual GDP (the highest in the world) is earmarked for innovation and scientific research - Qatar has allocated QR 1 billion for innovative ventures in Qatar and abroad - Qatar is the highest ranking Arab country in INSEAD s 2012 Global Innovation Index, with a global ranking of 33 out of the 141 nations evaluated Innovation in Qatar A nation-wide commitment Qatar s credibility as an innovation hub is on the rise, and with good reason. In recent years, the Gulf state has developed programs and initiatives, addressing innovation at the most intrinsic levels of the economy. The drive towards ensuring that Qatar is both a consumer and producer of innovative technologies falls in line with the nation s larger aims of becoming a knowledge-based economy - a vision outlined out in the landmark Qatar National Vision In practical terms, a multitude of nation-wide programs have been launched to ensure that Qatar is at the region s forefront in innovation. These programs are a testament to Qatar s commitment to ensuring it is the undisputed regional nexus for innovation. Our vision is for Qatar to be an international center for research and development, excellence and innovation. Our mission within the national research strategy is to develop the capabilities of our people and institutions, and to build and maintain a competitive and diversified economy which will benefit not only Qatar but also the region and the larger world, since science has no borders. Faisal Al Suwaidi President, Research and Development - Qatar Foundation

4 Exhibitors Profile Companies, organizations and individuals who have innovations or new technologies to showcase will find Innovate Qatar to be the perfect launch pad. Innovate Qatar will feature innovations and new technologies from the following sectors of the economy: Innovation & Future Technology Material Sciences Robotics Education & community development Traffic and transportation systems Bio-Technology Communication Technologies Mobile phones Mobile communication systems Navigation Fixed-line Mobile data Consumer Electronics Home entertainment Music systems Electronic tools and accessories Mobile computing Natural Resources & Green Technology Supply and processing of natural resources Sustainable / renewable energy supply Green buildings and construction Construction & Real Estate Development Construction techniques and equipment Real Estate development Home Appliances Kitchen appliances Household tools Intelligent home control systems Climate control systems Audio Visual & Event Technology Professional Audio Lighting and video systems Event technology Stage and automation Show effects and fireworks Live entertainment Sports Sports clothing and apparel Fitness and training equipment Sports appliances and tools, Racing equipment (land, water, and air)

5 Why Exhibit Innovate Qatar provides a platform where your products and solutions will be showcased in a unique high-profile environment of innovation and new technology. It is an exhibition that will attract forwardthinking exhibitors, visitors and investors alike. Exhibiting at Innovate Qatar offers your company numerous benefits, such as: Building brand exposure and visibility amongst a high-value group of exhibitors at the Middle East s only dedicated innovation and new technology exhibition Launching new products or demonstrating innovative solutions/plans in an exclusive environment Marketing products, solutions and technologies directly to industry decision-makers Taking advantage of matchmaking activities with investors looking to fund new technologies Securing sales leads and finding partners in one of the world s most lucrative developing markets Interactive activities that provide an opportunity to reach a wider audience Countless branding and promotional activities Exclusive access to public product demo slots Personalized space for press conferences and product launches Fully bilingual international press coverage across the Middle East Visitors Profile Innovation is a concept that attracts a wide cross-section of the population. Innovate Qatar will be no different. Due to the interactive activities planned around the exhibition, visitors from all walks of life will be able to experience the latest breakthrough technologies. In particular, Innovate Qatar will attract: Investors Entrepreneurs Business owners Innovators Inventors Students and researchers Procurement specialists Industry decision-makers Government organizations Experts and Consultants Service providers Facility managers

6 Qatar is one of the fastest growing economies in the world. Boasting the highest GDP in the world, Qatar has been at the forefront of development in a region fuelled by the hydrocarbons industry. Yet, Qatar has made incredible strides in diversifying its economy from education to ICT, from culture and arts to business and personal tourism. In recent years, Doha has hosted progressive events that have placed it at the heart of global conversations. In 2011, the nation hosted the 20 th World Petroleum Congress. This was followed shortly after by the landmark TEDxSummit at the Katara Cultural Village. Near the end of 2012, Qatar will host over 17,000 global delegates who are arriving in Doha to for COP 18 the United Nations Climate Change Conference. Qatar s star has risen in recent years not just because of professional business events, but also sports events which have placed Doha, the capital city, at the heart of the region s burgeoning sports industry. In 2006, Qatar hosted the Doha Asian Games, followed soon after by the AFC Asian Cup 2011 and many other international - scale sports events. Qatar is also gearing up to host a series of events in the years leading up to the 2022 FIFA World Cup- the largest such event ever planned in the Middle East. On the cultural end, The Museum of Islamic Art is home to some of the most stunning pieces of art from Islamic civilizations. The newly opened Mathaf Museum of Modern Art, dedicated to Arab culture and creativity, houses a permanent collection of works, and hosts visiting exhibitions. Qatar s cultural scene is also geared towards visual and performance arts- with the Doha Tribeca Film Festival and the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra garnering increasing praise over the past few years. For more information, visit

7 About the Organizers Founded as a PR agency in 1986, fischerappelt became one of Germany s leading communication groups with agencies in the fields of PR, advertising, design, digital, moving images, live marketing and strategic communications. The company is still family-owned by the two brothers Andreas and Bernhard Fischer-Appelt and is the third biggest independent agency in the German market. With 360 employees in offices all over Europe, fischerappelt is ranked to be the 3rd biggest PR agency in the GSA region and is among the top 15 creative agencies in Germany. The agency, also known as the federation of ideas, won several renowned prices for its communication campaigns. fischerappelt, Qatar is the agency s dedicated Middle East branch. A highly experienced team of professionals, having worked on numerous high-profile projects in both government and private sector in Qatar and the region, combines the international expertise with extensive local and regional experience. Credentials include (among others) Qatar National Day, Asian Football Cup, Vodafone Qatar and Volkswagen Middle East. Venue & Date Innovate Qatar will be held on March 2013, at the Doha Exhibition Center. Boasting a space capacity of 15,000sqm, the Doha Exhibition Center is the most visited exhibition space in Qatar. Centrally located, and close to the majority of Qatar s hotels, the Doha Exhibition Center features world-class facilities tailored to suit your exhibition needs. Travel & Accommodation The Doha International Airport is Qatar s portal to the world. The international hub for Qatar Airways, plays host to over 2 million visitors each year. The nation s national carrier, Qatar Airways, flies to and from more than 100 destinations across the world and connects Qatar to most capital cities across the globe. Innovate Qatar s official hotel is Hilton Doha. Set on the scenic Corniche, in the heart of the Diplomatic district, and featuring its own private beach, Hilton Doha is only 15 minutes from Doha International Airport, Doha Exhibition Center, a variety of major shopping malls, and the Katara Cultural Village. Please contact Innovate Qatar for accommodation requirements. Contact Us To enquire about exhibition sales or any other aspects of the exhibition, please contact: Ms. Rinal Chaaban - Exhibition Manager Mobile: rinal.chaaban@innovateqatar.com Online: