6-7 October 2026 · Doha, Qatar

Next Is Now : From Curiosity to Impact

A premium national platform connecting education, innovation, research, technology and industry to inspire Qatar's next generation of future builders.

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Five Pillars of Impact

The transcendental value we leave behind

Beyond the program, five long-term commitments shape every decision behind the summit.

 

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Future Talent Pipeline

Preparing the next generation of STEM leaders for Qatar.

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Real-World STEM Learning

Connecting education with industry, innovation and national challenges.

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Teacher-Led Transformation

Empowering educators to bring future skills into classrooms.

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National STEM Ecosystem

Uniting schools, universities, government and innovation institutions.

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Long-Term Legacy

Creating pathways, programs and opportunities beyond the summit itself.

From curiosity to impact

One journey | Four zones

An illustrated route from exploration to creation, applied innovation and real-world visibility chart the territory of Next Is Now.

Student journey

The Roadmap

A journey of discovery, challenges & impact from first spark to lasting impact, one journey, three phases.

Phase 1

The Call to Discover

September
  • Ignite curiosity and begin the journey.
  • Pre-summit workshops & school engagement.
  • Summer project development.
  • Get your Passport & complete first missions.

Phase 2

The Path of Growth

Early October
  • Develop your ideas and work on solutions.
  • Mentor support, feedback & guidance.
  • Prepare, test and refine your project.
  • Earn stamps, points and unlock achievements.

Phase 3

The Summit of Innovation

Summit Day
  • Treasure Hunt across the summit venue.
  • Live challenges & competitions.
  • Project showcase & innovation expo.
  • Awards, recognition & future opportunities.

Future Builders Passport

Carry your Future Builders passport from first mission to summit recognition.

Connected Journey

Seamless journey from pre-event to summit day.

Collect & Progress

Earn stamps, points and unlock rewards.

Real-World Impact

Build skills, build confidence, build the future.

Rewards & Recognition

Celebrate effort, creativity and innovation.

Together We Build Qatar's Future

Students. Schools. Universities. Industry. Qatar.

  • Explore.
  • Learn.
  • Innovate.
  • Lead the Future.

Experience the summit

Signature Experiences

Institutional credibility meets immersive, student-centred experiences before, during and after summit days.

STEM Treasure Hunt

A mission-based discovery journey across the summit venue where teams solve challenges, visit stations and unlock recognition.

Future Builders Passport

A physical and digital progress tracker connecting pre-event preparation, on-site discovery and post-event recognition.

Rapid Innovation Challenges

Short, high-energy engineering and creativity challenges that reward teamwork, reasoning and practical problem-solving.

Summer Project Showcase

A curated platform for student teams to present projects developed before the summit.

Innovation Expo & Demo Zone

Live demonstrations from universities, companies, research centres, STEAM providers and future technology partners.

Awards & Recognition

Celebrating best projects, best teamwork, innovation, completion, creativity and Future Builder achievement.

Voices of the summit

Featured Speakers

Leaders, researchers and innovators shaping the future of STEAM, education and Qatar's knowledge economy.

H.E. Abeer Al Khalifa

Ministry of Education & Higher Education, Qatar

Dr. Abir Alcalifa

Healthcare & STEAM Advocate

Prof. Ahmed K. Elmagarmid

Executive Director, QCRI

Dr. Javaid I. Sheikh

Dean, Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar

Prof. Juan Manuel Corchado

AI Researcher, University of Salamanca

Mehdi Benchaabane

Education Innovation Leader

Mohamed Al Sada

Strategy & Innovation, Qatar

Abdulrahman Saleh Khamis

Youth Voice & Future Skills

Tracks & ecosystem

Nine future-focused tracks

From AI and robotics to entrepreneurship — connecting schools, universities, research centres and future industries. Hover a track to expand its territory.

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Responsible AI, robotics in schools, automation, coding, intelligent systems and future classrooms.

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Connecting schools with real sectors such as energy, smart cities, digital infrastructure, water, sustainability, mobility and advanced industry.

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Project-based learning, AI literacy, robotics integration, classroom innovation and teacher capability development.

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Student projects, maker culture, rapid challenges, teamwork, prototyping, creativity and recognition.

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University demos, research opportunities, STEM pathways, higher education links and career exploration.

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From idea to impact, innovation mindset, startup thinking, pitching, problem-solving and national innovation ecosystems.

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Energy transition, smart infrastructure, circular design, water security and the green technologies shaping Qatar’s future.

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Life sciences, biotech, medical innovation, neuroscience, wellbeing and the technologies expanding human potential.

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Where the A in STEAM lives — design thinking, immersive media, performance, storytelling and creative computation.

Next is now

Join Qatar's premier STEAM platform for private schools.

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Qatar STEAM Summit 2026 is the premium national platform connecting schools, educators, universities, institutions and industry around Qatar’s future-ready STEAM agenda.

Doha, Qatar · State of Qatar 🇶🇦

6 - 7 October 2026

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Organised by Masterminds Institute in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education – Private Schools Sector.

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