Family Offices

Unlocking Smart Capital
for the Next Generation

September 17, 2025
Rosewood Doha

About INVESTMENT
FORUM

The Investment Forum is Qatar’s premier platform for entrepreneurial and investment collaboration. Organized by Qatar Development Bank (QDB), the Forum brings together visionary startups, global investors, and industry leaders to exchange ideas, forge partnerships, and explore emerging trends shaping the investment landscape.

Now in its 7th edition, the 2025 Forum spotlights the strategic role of family offices under the theme: “Unlocking Smart Capital for the Next Generation.” With a curated agenda of keynotes, pitches, and panels, the event is a powerful catalyst for deal-making, economic diversification, and sustainable growth.

Event

AGENDA

09:30 AM

Registration & Networking

10:00 AM

Welcome Note

10:05 AM

Opening Remarks

Mr. Abdulrahman bin Hesham Al Sowaidi, CEO, Qatar Development Bank

10:10 AM

Panel Discussion

When Vision Meets Capital:
Bridging the Gap Between Entrepreneurs and Private Wealth
Panelists:
Dr. Shaikha Al Jabir, Co-Managing Partner and Director of Rasmal Ventures LLC
Mr. Roo Rogers, Founding Partner, Utopia Capital Management
Mr. Afeef Zaman, Founder & Group CEO, SILQ
Mr. Mohammed Al Emadi, Executive Director of Incubation & Venture Capital Investment, QDB
Moderator:
Mr. Ali Hamad Al-Thani, Associate Partner, McKinsey & Company - Qatar

10:40 AM

VC Partners Recognition

10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Startup Pitch Showcase

11:30 AM

Snoonu: Journey of a Billion

Mr. Hamad Mubarak Al-Hajri, Founder & CEO, Snoonu

11:40 AM

Startups Awarding Segment

11:45 AM

Networking

12:30 PM

Event Concludes

Speakers

This year’s lineup features a dynamic mix of industry pioneers, innovation leaders, and top investors. With expertise spanning investment, entrepreneurship, and technology, our speakers will share forward-looking insights and practical strategies for building a resilient, future-ready ecosystem.

Mr. Abdulrahman bin Hesham Al Sowaidi

CEO, Qatar Development Bank

Mr. Mohammed Al Emadi

Executive Director of Incubation & Venture Capital Investment, QDB

Mr. Hamad Mubarak
Al-Hajri

Founder & CEO of SNOONU

Dr. Shaikha Al Jabir

Co-Managing Partner and Director of Rasmal Ventures LLC

Mr. Afeef Zaman

Founder & Group CEO, SILQ

Mr. Roo Rogers

Founding Partner, Utopia Capital Management

Event

VENUE

Rosewood Doha

Located in Lusail, Qatar’s city of the future and a rising hub for business and innovation, Rosewood Doha offers the perfect backdrop for the Forum. Easily accessible via modern transportation networks, the venue blends luxury with convenience in the heart of a visionary urban landscape.

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