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DOHA · QATAR - 6-7 October 2026

3rd ESG Qatar Conference

Towards a More Sustainable and Transparent Future

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3rd Edition · Hawkama International · Strategic partner: QNB · Ritz-Carlton Doha

WHY ESG · NOW

The third edition convenes as QFMA disclosure requirements take effect for all listed companies - in strategic partnership with QNB and in cooperation with ISEP (UK).

Risk · Capital · Reputation · Talent · Regulation · Resilience

Six forces are converging on every boardroom in the region. ESG Qatar 2026 is where regulation, capital and practice meet - two days of standards, reporting and real implementation.

ENVIRONMENT / 01

Measurable action for a changing climate

  • Environmental regulation and compliance
  • Climate responsibility in the Gulf context
  • From commitment to measurable impact

SOCIAL / 02

People, institutions and trust

  • Inclusion and workforce development
  • Institutional responsibility to communities
  • 250+ senior participants expected at opening

GOVERNANCE / 03

Transparency as a working standard

  • GRI · SASB · TCFD reporting in practice
  • Rating agencies and ESG benchmarking
  • QFMA disclosure requirements for listed companies

A FIRST FOR ESG QATAR

For the first time in the conference’s history, an ESG reporting platform launches alongside the edition.

ESG Metrix - the reporting platform built in Qatar, for Qatar

Developed by NextGen SustainTech and launched with Hawkama International: one bilingual workflow that collects the data once, maps it across nine reporting frameworks - Qatar’s own and the international standards investors expect - and generates a publication-ready sustainability report.

282

Disclosure questions, cross-mapped across every framework

9

Reporting frameworks in a single workflow

66

Quantitative KPIs computed automatically

13

Structured sections in the generated report

Answer once, report to nine frameworks

One answer on environmental risk satisfies the relevant IFRS S1 requirement, QCB Principle 12, ESRS, GRI, an SDG target and an NDS3 outcome at the same time.

Arabic as a reporting language

The platform runs end-to-end in Arabic and English. Narrative, KPI tables and charts are produced in either language - Arabic is not a translation layer added at the end.

Carbon accounting, Scope 1-3

A GHG Protocol-aligned calculator covering Scopes 1, 2 and 3, with both location-based and market-based Scope 2 methods, in quick-estimate and detailed modes.

Double materiality, scored

Each topic is scored on impact to people and planet against impact to business value, and every material topic is linked to the disclosures it drives.

Assurance readiness (ISSA 5000)

Evidence and ownership are tracked at the level of the individual disclosure against the IAASB’s sustainability assurance standard, building a defensible audit trail from day one.

NDS3 national targets tracker

Organizational performance is mapped against 31 targets across the seven outcome areas of Qatar’s Third National Development Strategy.

FRAMEWORKS IN ONE WORKFLOW

Qatar frameworks

  • QSE ESG Guidance
  • QCB Principle 12
  • NDS3

International standards

  • IFRS S1
  • IFRS S2
  • ESRS / CSRD
  • GRI
  • UN SDGs
Read the launch announcement Visit the platform (opens in a new tab)

ESG Metrix is a product of NextGen SustainTech, launched with the conference organizer. The conference does not develop or sell it, and framework alignment describes the platform’s own mappings - not an endorsement by any regulator.

SESSIONS / PROGRAM

What happens, hour by hour

Full agenda

Open a session to see what it covers and who is on it, then pick a name to read their presentation. Final timings are confirmed closer to the conference.

01

ESG Regulation & Advanced Reporting

Tuesday, 6 October 2026

08:00Registration opens

08:00 · Registration

Registration opens

09:00 - 09:45 · Plenary

Opening session

The conference chair, its international partner and three of its backing institutions open the day, and the first Qatari ESG reporting platform is launched.

  • Launch of ESG Metrix, the first Qatari platform built to help companies disclose ESG information and data.
  • Honouring of the sponsors.

ON THIS SESSION

  • QNBSpeaker announced shortly
  • Dukhan BankSpeaker announced shortly
09:30Coffee break

09:30 - 09:40 · Break

Coffee break

09:40 - 11:00 · Panel

Global trends in ESG: the future of sustainable finance, climate action and green innovation

International experts from Europe and Australia, representing leading global institutions in these fields.

ON THIS SESSION

11:05 - 12:15 · Panel

From commitment to implementation: Qatari banks and ESG standards between regulatory requirements and practical challenges

Speakers from three Qatari banks, with an independent finance expert on the panel.

ON THIS SESSION

  • QNB GroupSpeaker announced shortly
  • Dukhan BankSpeaker announced shortly

12:20 - 13:50 · Panel

Disclosure and listing: the journey of public shareholding companies toward ESG compliance in Qatar

ON THIS SESSION

  • Qatar Stock ExchangeSpeaker announced shortly

13:50 · Closing

Closing address

A closing address summarising the conference.

ON THIS SESSION

14:00Lunch

14:00 · Lunch

Lunch

02

Applied Workshops

Wednesday, 7 October 2026

09:00 · Workshop

Workshop one: building capacity

ON THIS SESSION

Workshop

Workshop two: ESG applications

Delivered by a panel of experts.

Speaker announced shortly

PRESENTATION

PARTNERS / SPONSORSHIP

Institutionally backed

QNB GroupQNB GroupStrategic partner - 2026Qatar Stock ExchangeQatar Stock ExchangeMain sponsor - 2026ISEP - Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals, UKISEP - Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals, UKInternational partner - 2026Dukhan BankDukhan BankPlatinum sponsor - 2026Aamal CompanyAamal CompanyPlatinum sponsor - 2026QIIB - Qatar International Islamic BankQIIB - Qatar International Islamic BankGold sponsor - 2026Al Mashata Beauty Center & SPAAl Mashata Beauty Center & SPASilver sponsor - 2026Averroes AdvisoryAverroes AdvisoryAcademic partner - 2026
Hawkama InternationalOrganizerHawkama International

WELCOME / LEADERSHIP

Words from those convening the conference

01 / 03

Not merely a regulatory requirement, but a long-term investment in investor confidence.

Dr. Buthaina Hassan Al-Ansari

Conference Chair, Chairman of the Board, Hawkama International

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In light of the mandatory directives issued by the Qatar Financial Markets Authority regarding the preparation of disclosure reports on ESG practices and standards, our annual conference serves as a strategic platform for Qatari companies to advance transparency, governance, and sustainability.

Adherence to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards is not merely a regulatory requirement, but rather a long-term investment in investor confidence and sustainable economic growth, while also supporting the Qatar National Vision 2030.

I invite you all to actively participate in this conference, exchange expertise, and adopt best global practices that will contribute to strengthening the position of our companies in regional and international markets.

02 / 03

Those organisations new to this topic realise that this is a journey, and that everyone is moving along a similar path.

Dr. Martin Baxter

Deputy CEO, ISEP, Visiting Professor, Cranfield University

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I am delighted to accept the formal invitation to be a keynote speaker at the third Annual Conference on ESG in Doha on October 6th. It is a great honour to be able to contribute to such a prestigious event.

I think the proposed structure of the conference will work well, and that the audience will benefit from hearing a range of insights from experts in Qatar and from outside the region. I also think Session 3, on how Qatari listed companies approach ESG, will be important. It will be good for people to hear what the practical challenges and opportunities are in the Qatar context, so that those organisations new to this topic realise that this is a journey, and that everyone is moving along a similar path.

On Day 2, I would be happy to outline the importance of developing skills and capacity to help drive change for a sustainable future, and to reinforce the need to engage in training and ongoing learning.

03 / 03

An event that comes at a particularly significant time for Qatari listed companies.

Mr. Babiker Othman

Managing Director, Hawkama International

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On behalf of Hawkama International, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the third edition of our Annual Conference on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), an event that comes at a particularly significant time, as Qatari listed companies are now preparing to disclose their ESG practices in compliance with recently issued official directives.

Our conferences have gained remarkable momentum over the past few years, reflecting the growing commitment to sustainability and governance across the region. This year’s conference is being held in collaboration with the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals in the United Kingdom, and will feature the participation of leading financial institutions and prominent Qatari companies.

We look forward to welcoming you all at the Ritz-Carlton Doha on October 6 and 7, as we continue together on our shared journey toward a more sustainable future.

VOICES

Confirmed voices for 2026

HOST · 2026 conference

Dr. Buthaina Hassan Al-Ansari

Conference Chair - Chairman of the Board, Hawkama International

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Confirmed 2026 speakers and experts; additional voices to be announced.

2026 EDITION

Ritz-Carlton Doha - two days of regulation, reporting and practice

6-7 October 2026 · Ritz-Carlton Doha - Al Mukhtasar Hall

250

Projected at the opening session

5

International expert speakers

2

Conference days

3rd

Edition

Expected outcomes

  • -Deeper understanding and practical application of ESG standards across sectors in Qatar and the region.
  • -Stronger networks among international and local sustainability stakeholders.
  • -Concrete action plans to embed ESG more deeply in business practice.
  • -Advanced capacity in environmental, social and governance reporting standards.
  • -Publication of the Doha Recommendations 2026 to accelerate the transition to a sustainable green economy.
Previous conferences (2024-2025)
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OFFICIAL BROCHURE

3rd ESG Qatar Conference - official brochure

The organizer's eight-page brochure for 6-7 October 2026: the conference theme, the Chair's message and biography, the story of the 2024 and 2025 editions, the sponsorship and participation packages, and profiles of ISEP and Hawkama International.

  • -The Chair's message and biography
  • -What the 2024 and 2025 editions delivered
  • -Sponsorship packages and the individual participation fee

6-7 October 2026 · Ritz-Carlton Doha - Al Mukhtasar Hall

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BECOME A SPONSOR

Put your brand at the center of ESG in Qatar

Around 250 senior participants expected at the Ritz-Carlton Doha as QFMA requirements make ESG disclosure mandatory for listed companies.

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PARTNERSHIP TIERS

  • Platinum01
  • Gold02
  • Silver03
  • Individual registration04

Packages are tailored on request.

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