iHeartPodcasts To Anchor Web Summit Qatar.

iHeartMedia has been named the official podcast partner for the 2026 Web Summit Qatar, continuing its collaboration with the Government Communications Office of the State of Qatar (GCO) and aimed at expanding the global reach of podcasting and digital media.

The third edition of Web Summit Qatar is scheduled for Feb. 1-4 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre, bringing together more than 30,000 technology and business leaders, founders, investors, media executives, and more than 1,600 startups from around the world.

As part of the partnership, iHeartPodcasts will deliver extensive on-site programming, including educational sessions, live podcast recordings, and Centre Stage content such as fireside chats, panel discussions, and audience Q&As. Top iHeartPodcasts talent, producers, and executives will attend, led by Conal Byrne, CEO of the iHeartMedia Digital Audio Group.

Centre Stage sessions will also feature Questlove, host of “The Questlove Show,” Steven Bartlett, host of “The Diary of a CEO,” Arabic podcast star Islam Fawzy and other leading voices. The event will additionally serve as the official launch of iHeartArabi, the company’s new slate of Arabic-language podcasts.

“Welcoming iHeartMedia and its globally recognized podcast talent to Web Summit Qatar 2026 reflects our broader ambition to strengthen our creative economy and support the growth of creative and digital industries,” said Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al Thani, Director of the GCO. “This partnership creates opportunities for knowledge exchange and empowers local talent to strengthen Qatar’s position as a hub for global media, content creation, and innovation.”

iHeartMedia Chairman and CEO Bob Pittman said the partnership underscores the company’s commitment to fostering meaningful global conversations. “At iHeart, we believe in fostering discussions that lead to creative and innovative solutions,” Pittman said. “Our partnership with the GCO continues to expand the boundaries of podcasting and enhance the future of this medium for audiences everywhere.”

Web Summit Qatar will also feature an on-site iHeartPodcasts recording studio and attendee lounge, allowing top creators to produce live episodes from the show floor in both English and Arabic.