Dubai Set to Host Major AI Conference: A Tech Hub’s Next Power Move

Dubai cements its status as a global innovation epicenter by announcing plans to host a premier artificial intelligence conference.

The event promises to gather leading minds in AI development, investment, and implementation—showcasing cutting-edge applications from autonomous systems to generative algorithms.

Expect high-profile keynotes, deep-dive workshops, and exclusive networking sessions designed to accelerate AI adoption across industries.

While tech giants jockey for positioning, skeptics note the usual parade of overhyped demos and venture capital posturing—because nothing says 'innovation' like a desert oasis hosting another buzzword bonanza for the financially optimistic.

Program: from hackathons to philosophical discussions

Over 150 speeches and panel discussions will take place on three stages over the course of two days. The topics will cover key industries: Big Tech, aviation, media and art, finance, telecoms, and education. Part of the programme will also touch on more futuristic issues, such as whether we are really on the verge of science fiction scenarios.

More than 10,000 attendees are expected — from developers and startups to investors, scientists, students, and regulators.

The Founders Program will be specially designed for AI founders, where 5000 innovative startups will be able to participate in workshops, pitching sessions, and Q&As with investors.

Besides, /function1 will host the largest AI hackathon in the region — Genesis, organized in cooperation with LabLab and NativelyAI. Online selection will bring together more than 4000 developers, and the final will take place live in Dubai.

Another important part of the event will be AI Future Labs, a competition for students from leading UAE universities under the guidance of mentors from industry and academia. The winners will have the opportunity to present their solutions to an audience of 10,000 participants and the media.

First speakers

The organizers have already announced the first confirmed speakers from industry, academia and innovation. Among them:

• Ron Levin, Managing Partner, Alumni Ventures
• Omnia Hame, Director of International Ventures, Seed Group & The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum
• Bimal Mehta, Head of AI/ML Engineering, Vanguard
• Tiago Henriques, Head of AI/ML Technology Practice, Google Cloud EMEA
• Lydia Andresen, Executive Director of AI Research, Invisible Technologies
• Faisal Iqbal, Head of Innovation Programs, AWS MEA;
• Other representatives of Crunchbase, Techstars, Nasdaq, KPMG, and Abu Dhabi University.

In total, more than 150 global speakers are expected at the event.

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