AEMOB Forum draws 1,500-plus to Doha to push autonomous and electric mobility into service

Qatar’s second Autonomous e-Mobility Forum ended in Doha after three days focused on how to move driverless and electric transport from concept to deployment. The event drew more than 1,500 attendees from 68 countries and highlighted policy, infrastructure and partnership needs for scaling mobility systems.

Why it matters: - Qatar is positioning itself as a regional hub for autonomous and electric mobility. - The forum’s focus shifted from what is coming next to how to deliver driverless and electric transport in everyday use. - The event brought together policymakers, operators, researchers and technology companies around the practical barriers to deployment.

What happened: - The second edition of the Autonomous e-Mobility Forum closed in Doha on 9 September after three days. - More than 1,500 attendees, 71 speakers and 33 exhibitors took part. - The Ministry of Transport of the State of Qatar hosted the forum under the patronage of H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani, Minister of Transport. - The conference days ran on 7 and 8 September at the Qatar National Convention Centre. - The forum ended on 9 September with the AEMOB Ecosystem Tour. - Delegates came from 68 countries.

The details: - The forum welcomed government leaders, policymakers, industry representatives, researchers, academics, technology innovators and mobility specialists. - Sessions covered autonomous vehicle deployment, electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, smart-grid integration, public transport, air mobility, artificial intelligence, road safety, consumer confidence, cybersecurity, the economics of the transition and regulation for connected transport. - The program used Main Stage and Side Stage sessions, plus free Community Sessions for the public. - The exhibition featured 33 entities, ranging from established manufacturers and operators to early-stage start-ups. - Participants came from countries including Germany, Italy, France, Oman and Saudi Arabia. - The forum showcased policy approaches and live deployment experience from outside the region.

Between the lines: - H.E. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Maadeed said the mobility transition requires a comprehensive and coordinated approach involving governments, the private sector and research institutions. - The forum’s structure suggests Qatar is trying to move the conversation from showcasing technology to building the ecosystem around it. - The awards and startup competition point to an effort to back both established players and emerging companies.

What's next: - AEMOB Forum said it will continue building its international community and strengthening dialogue between mobility stakeholders in Qatar, the GCC and international markets. - The event will keep emphasizing delivery, including safe, sustainable and scalable deployment of autonomous and electric mobility. - Future editions are expected to keep linking policy, infrastructure, technology, talent and implementation.

The bottom line: - AEMOB Forum 2026 framed autonomous and electric mobility as an execution challenge, not just an innovation one. - The message from Doha was clear: real-world deployment will depend on coordinated policy, industry partnerships and public infrastructure.