MyHuB at Web Summit Qatar 2026: Creating Impact Through Innovation
Our experience at Web Summit Qatar 2026 ALPHA program - connecting with global professionals and showcasing our autonomous smart facility management platform.
"Money buys access. Impact creates legacy. Real wealth isn't what you own - it's the doors you open for others."
We are grateful to have represented MyHuB IoTech at the prestigious ALPHA startup program at Web Summit Qatar 2026. It was an incredible experience connecting with professionals from around the world who took the time to learn about our autonomous smart facility management platform combining IoT, BPM, and AI technology.
Special Thanks
A heartfelt thank you to all the amazing professionals who connected with us at Web Summit Qatar. Your interest in MyHuB and the meaningful conversations we had made this experience truly impactful.
We sincerely Thank :: Daniel Sansano, Nilay Goyal, Manoj Kumar Agarwal, Murat Can Demir, Danielle Graham, Magdi Amin, Mohamed Mohamed, Mohamed Kalash, Ghadir Mahgoub, Mahmoud Adi, Bilal Baloch, Ahmed Elgabri, Ahmed Alsharif, Marcel Dridge, Abhinav Gupta, Mohammed Ghalayini, Raakin Iqbal, Tanaz Buhariwalla, Mohammad Al Zayyat, Kenza Lahlou, Karan Pinto, Ugo Mosanya, Chada El Islam Benmahcene, Huseyin Oguz, and Aly Tufail Suteria :: for your valuable time and insights.
What is Web Summit ALPHA?
Web Summit ALPHA is the program for early-stage startups at Web Summit, the world's largest technology conference. Selected startups gain:
- Prime Exhibition Space: A dedicated booth to showcase our technology
- Investor Access: Direct connections to leading VCs and angel investors
- Media Exposure: Coverage from top-tier tech publications
- Networking: Access to mentors, corporates, and potential customers
Why This Matters
Being selected for ALPHA validated our vision of creating an AI-powered orchestration layer for physical operations. Our 4-layer platform architecture - combining IoT sensors, unified data, intelligent AI, and autonomous orchestration - represents a new approach to facility management.
Our Journey So Far
In just 14 months, we've achieved:
- Live Deployment: 11 smart washrooms at Sigma AVIT Bengaluru with 72 devices
- Proven Results: 80% fewer complaints, 60% satisfaction boost
- AP State Hackathon Finalist: Our AI-powered Grievance Redressal System
- DPIIT Recognition: Official Startup India status
What We Showcased in Qatar
At Web Summit Qatar, we demonstrated:
- Octacle IoT Engine: Our patent-pending firmware that connects sensors to cloud in under 3 minutes
- AI Intelligence Layer: Predictive maintenance with 80% classification accuracy
- Autonomous Workflows: Zero-touch operations through Agentic AI
- Live Dashboard: Real-time facility monitoring from our Sigma AVIT deployment
The Conversations That Sharpened Our Vision
The ALPHA program gave us access to platinum-tier investors who asked tough questions. We came prepared, and these conversations validated much of what we'd been building. Here are some highlights:
"This is nothing new."
One investor opened with this challenge. We were ready for it.
Smart washrooms exist. IoT platforms exist. Facility management software exists. But here's what we explained: competitors either do the work (FM vendors like Compass, Sodexo) or track the work (software platforms). We do neither. We verify the work.
"So you're the unbiased referee for FM compliance?"
— Investor feedback
Exactly. FM vendors grade their own homework. We're the external auditor with sensors, not spreadsheets. That's a positioning no one else owns.
Market Sizing Done Right
When asked about market size, we didn't claim the $2T facility management services market. We explained our actual play: we're the 1-2% compliance and optimization layer that sits on top of that spend. That's a $20-40B opportunity in smart building software and IoT.
"Most founders inflate their TAM. You actually understand where you fit."
— Investor feedback
The AI Question
Investors asked about our AI claims. We were transparent: most of what we've built today is workflow automation and rules-based logic. The AI components (anomaly detection, predictive alerts) are real but still maturing.
"AI without operational data is just marketing."
— Investor feedback on building data infrastructure first
Our take: Honesty about what you are today builds more credibility than overpromising what you'll be tomorrow.
The Closed Loop Differentiator
We explained our core architecture: Sense > Decide > Act > Learn. While competitors stop at alerts (sensor fires, notification sent, done), we close the entire loop. Sensor detects, worker acts, system verifies completion, data captured for learning.
"Everyone else is selling dashboards. You're selling outcomes."
— Investor summary of our approach
The magic isn't AI. It's the closed loop.
Why Now?
GCC-focused investors asked about timing. We had this answer ready:
- Sensor costs collapsed: From what it was 5 years ago, most sensor costs dipped by 70+%
- Connectivity is ubiquitous: 4G gateways everywhere, no dependency on building WiFi
- WhatsApp Business API matured: Reliable programmatic messaging is only 2-3 years old
- Post-COVID expectations: Hygiene is now a brand risk, not just operational detail
- GCC's operate phase: Qatar built $200B for the World Cup. Saudi is mid-way through Vision 2030. The build phase is ending, and the operate phase is beginning
The infrastructure for what we're building simply didn't exist five years ago. We're at the right place at the right time.
These conversations validated our approach and gave us confidence that we're solving a real problem the right way. Thanks to Web Summit Qatar for creating the platform that made these connections possible.
Looking Forward
Web Summit Qatar 2026 was just the beginning. The connections made and insights gained will fuel our mission to revolutionize facility management through AI and IoT.
Interested in learning more about our platform? We'd love to connect.
Contact: contact@myhub.co.in
P.S. We're excited to announce that MyHuB IoTech will be returning to Web Summit Qatar 2027! A special thanks to the Web Summit Qatar team for offering us a great discount on the ALPHA package - we look forward to connecting with even more innovators next year.
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