Envision 2024: du Unveils Key AI Partners

du, a leading telecom provider under Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), in collaboration with Digital Dubai, has announced its exclusive partners for Envision 2024. The event, themed “Gathering Nation’s Leaders for Progress with AI-Driven Digitalization,” is poised to drive discussions and initiatives towards a future empowered by artificial intelligence (AI).

Envision 2024 will serve as a pivotal platform to explore the transformative potential of emerging technologies and accelerate digital transformation across various sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare, education, smart cities, and agriculture. The event aims to unite industry leaders and decision-makers to advocate for the seamless integration of advanced technologies to foster growth and sustainable development.

Jasim Al Awadi, CICTO at du, expressed enthusiasm for hosting the second edition of Envision, stating, “As partners in the UAE’s digital journey, du is excited to host the second edition of Envision, where the nation’s leaders converge to script the next chapter in our AI-fueled transformation story. Our goal is to drive digital excellence to contribute to a sustainable and prosperous future in line with the transformative goals of the UAE government.”

Oracle, the host sponsor, will play a significant role at Envision 2024. Nick Redshaw, Senior Vice President – Technology and UAE Country Leader at Oracle, emphasized the importance of the event: “We are excited to collaborate with du for Envision 2024, an important industry platform for highlighting the latest technology trends and exploring innovative ideas. Our focus will be on sovereign cloud capabilities that will accelerate the UAE’s public sector’s adoption of AI. Together with du, we will showcase Oracle’s latest sovereign AI solutions and demonstrate the impact of our groundbreaking technology.”

Huawei, the strategic sponsor, will contribute its advanced solutions to the event. David Tao, CEO of Huawei UAE, commented, “As AI rapidly transforms our world, understanding its potential is essential for progress and business success. At Huawei, we’re committed to empowering organizations in their digital transformation journeys. We are honored to partner with du for Envision 2024, reaffirming our focus on knowledge sharing and collaboration. We believe partnerships are crucial to navigating the future of AI-driven digitalization and sustainable development.”

Envision 2024 will also be supported by silver sponsors Dell, Nokia, IBM, Fortinet, VAST Data, and bronze sponsor Equinix. Their contributions underscore a collective commitment to innovation and synergy across various domains. The event will spotlight the latest advancements in AI, 5G, cloud computing, and data centers, aligning with national visions and initiatives to drive sectors towards achieving their strategic goals.