18th National Scientific Research and Innovation Exhibition

We invite you to participate in the 18th National Scientific Research and Innovation Exhibition, organized by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education in the State of Qatar, with the participation of public and private schools. This event provides a distinguished platform to showcase students’ research projects, exchange knowledge, and promote a culture of innovation and scientific thinking among participants. It aims to develop scientific research, inquiry, and innovation skills among students and teachers, as well as to discover and nurture talents, contributing to the preparation of a generation of creative researchers.

About the Platform

The Ministry of Education and Higher Education, in collaboration with the Qatar Research, Development and Innovation Council, is organizing the 18th National Scientific Research and Innovation Exhibition from May 12–14, 2026, at the Qatar National Convention Centre. The exhibition features student and educator research projects, training workshops and panel discussions, the final round of FameLab, award ceremonies by private sector partners, and concludes with the announcement of results and recognition of winners.

Sponsors

The Partners Pavilion at the 18th National Scientific Research and Innovation Exhibition serves as a key platform to showcase official entities that support students in the fields of research and innovation. Their presence enhances engagement with the public and highlights their achievements, reflecting the nation’s commitment to fostering innovation and providing visitors with opportunities to interact and benefit.

Agenda

Agenda

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Exhibition Opening Ceremony Under the Patronage of Her Excellency the Minister of Education and Higher Education

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Registration

Area facing the Conference Hall

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Exhibition Opening Ceremony Under the Patronage of Her Excellency the Minister of Education and Higher Education

Conference Hall

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Opening of the Student and Teacher Research and Projects Exhibition

Halls (1 & 2)

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Registration

Area facing Halls 1 & 2

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Visitors' tour of Students' and Teachers' Research and Projects

Halls (1 & 2)

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Preliminary Rounds of the FameLab Competition

Conference Hall

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Honoring students winning special awards from supporting partners

Conference Hall

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Training Workshops for Students and Educators

Room (103-104-105-106)

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Training Workshops for Educators

Rooms (103-104-105-106)

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Livestream

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Honoring students winning special awards from supporting partners

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Registration

Area facing the Conference Hall

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Honoring Ceremony

Conference Hall

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Fundamentals of the Engineering Design Process: From Idea to Innovation

Program Presenters: Ms. Ruba Ali, Assistant Researcher; Ms. Rana Majdi, Assistant Researcher

Organizing Entity: Qatar University Young Scientists Center

Target Audience: Eleventh Grade Male Students in Government Schools

Hall: 103

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Your First Steps to Becoming an Outstanding Researcher

Program Presenters: Ms. Sarah Mohammed Attia; Ms. Arwa Al Rahmani

Organizing Entity: Teach For Qatar

Target Audience: Ninth Grade Female Students in Government Schools

Hall: 105

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A Journey Through the Universe

Program Presenter: Junior Astronomy and Astrophysics Olympiad Training Team

Organizing Entity: Ministry of Education and Higher Education

Target Audience: Sixth Grade Male Students in Government Schools

Hall: 106

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From Questions to Knowledge: The Journey of Inquiry in Primary School

Program Presenter: Ms. Lina Mashantaf, Director General

Organizing Entity: Qatar Academy – Qatar Foundation

Target Audience: Educational Leaders in Government Schools

Hall: 104

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Break

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Classroom as a Research Laboratory: Using Action Research to Improve Learning

Program Presenter: Dr. Huda Hassan Kaain, Head of Professional Development

Organizing Entity: Education Development Institute – Qatar Foundation

Target Audience: Teachers in Government and Private Schools

Hall: 103

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Artificial Intelligence in Education: How Google Gemini Enterprise Empowers Teachers and Academic Leaders

Program Presenter: Mr. Richard Al Hatti, Senior Artificial Intelligence Specialist

Organizing Entity: Google Qatar

Target Audience: Teachers in Government and Private Schools

Hall: 104

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From Digital Literacy to AI Literacy

Program Presenter: Mr. Ahmed سعد الدين Taha Mohammed, Program Specialist

Organizing Entity: Qatar National Library

Target Audience: Learning Resource Specialists in Government Schools

Hall: 105

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Searching for Reliable Open Educational Resources (OER)

Program Presenter: Ms. Joyce Oweis, Information Literacy Librarian

Organizing Entity: Hamad Bin Khalifa University

Target Audience: Teachers in Government and Private Schools

Hall: 106

Location

Qatar National Convention Centre

Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC)

Photo Gallery

Student research judging process
Student research judging process
Student research judging process
Student research judging process
Student research judging process
Student research judging process

Contact Us

Address
Qatar National Convention Centre