24 April 2025, Thu |
1:54 PM
Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has announced the official agenda for the inaugural Dubai AI Week, taking place from April 21 to 25, 2025. The event is held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of DFF.
Organised by the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence and overseen by DFF, the global event will host AI pioneers, decision-makers, and industry experts from over 100 countries. The goal is to foster collaboration and highlight the growing role of AI in government, business, and society.
Dubai AI Week is a major milestone in the UAE’s strategy to lead the global AI agenda. It will feature flagship initiatives, immersive experiences, and key collaborations across the public and private sectors.
Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Vice Chairman of DFF, said Dubai is now a leading global hub for AI innovation. He credited this progress to the vision of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and continued support from H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed.
He stated that Dubai AI Week reflects the country’s commitment to using innovation to solve real-world challenges. The event will bring together global minds to create scalable solutions for future-readiness and social progress.
The agenda includes more than 150 sessions, 140 activations, and 180 speakers. Over 10,000 participants are expected to attend. Events will take place citywide, including high-level summits, hackathons, exhibitions, and competitions.
Dubai AI Week will host major tech companies like Google, Microsoft, Meta, IBM, Gartner, and Swift. It will also welcome country delegations from the US, South Korea, India, Canada, Australia, the UK, Italy, and Germany.
Strategic partners include Digital Dubai Authority, DEWA, the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, and the UAE AI Office. Key global players such as OpenAI, Nvidia, Palantir, Cohere, and ElevenLabs are also involved.
On April 21, the invite-only AI Retreat at the Museum of the Future will gather over 100 global tech leaders. Topics will include AI governance, infrastructure, investment, and talent development.
From April 21–25, the Dubai Assembly for AI at AREA 2071 will host 2,500 leaders and executives. It will feature 25 sessions and AI showcases by top companies.
The Global Prompt Engineering Championship will take place from April 22–23 at AREA 2071. Twenty-four finalists, selected from 3,800 global applicants, will compete for AED 1 million across Art, Gaming, Coding, and Video categories.
The Dubai AI Festival on April 23–24 at Madinat Jumeirah will welcome 8,000 experts, 500 investors, and 100 exhibitors. Organised by Dubai AI Campus, DIFC, and the UAE AI Office, the event will focus on partnerships and emerging tech.
The Machines Can See Summit, running April 23–24 at the Museum of the Future and AREA 2071, will explore AI’s impact on industries and society. It will feature keynotes, workshops, and an expo zone.
From April 22–24, the 8th International Conference on Education Quality will take place at the Grand Hyatt Hotel. Organised by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai, it will explore AI in education and public service.
The HIMSS Executive Summit on April 23 at Emirates Towers Hotel will discuss generative AI in healthcare, genomics, and precision medicine.
The Dubai AI Week Hackathon, scheduled for April 25 at AREA 2071, is co-hosted by DFF and Hackmasters. Participants will build AI agents to solve real-world problems.
AI Week in Schools will run from April 21–25 in collaboration with KHDA. It aims to introduce students to AI applications and inspire future innovators.
Dubai AI Week 2025 demonstrates the city’s commitment to advancing artificial intelligence across all sectors. Through its comprehensive agenda, it fosters global partnerships, unlocks innovation, and supports AI readiness on every level.
