BRIDGE Summit 2025 announced a major milestone as Archeo Futurus, Trillium Technologies and Daywalker Global formalised a strategic partnership positioning the UAE as a global centre for compute, advanced media production and next-generation education.

The agreement was revealed during a press conference titled “UAE: The New Hub of Compute, the Engine Powering the Evolution of Global Media, Tech and Education.” It reported growing global confidence in Abu Dhabi as a base for technological and creative expansion.

Kyle Barnette, CEO of Archeo Futurus, announced the partnership alongside Wesley Snipes, CEO of Daywalker Group; John Al Mansour, CEO of Treasures Petroleum North America and Partner at Archeo Futurus; and Danial Kluss, Chairman of Archeo Futurus. They revealed a multi-dimensional partnership backed by a $200 million investment aimed at delivering long-term economic, cultural and technological value to the UAE.

The group reported plans to establish a Media and Technology Innovation Center in Abu Dhabi starting in 2026. The facility will focus on hyper-efficient advanced computing, cloud technologies, AI infrastructure and next-generation media production. They also announced intentions to film at least two major motion pictures in the UAE next year, supporting new creative industries and talent pipelines.

To enable this expansion, the partners created Trillium Technologies and launched the world’s first bond securitized by compute, now listed on the US and Vienna stock exchanges.

Speaking at the Summit, Barnette said it was a privilege to be in the UAE, describing it as a place where innovation and possibility are made real. He added that the UAE is one of the group’s most important global hubs for deploying advanced computing technologies and expanding major film, media and education initiatives.

Barnette revealed that the UAE was selected as the centre of the global platform due to its leadership in efficient computing, digital media and education. He highlighted the group’s commitment to developing local talent and aligning with the UAE’s national vision for science, technology and innovation.

He concluded by thanking the UAE and Sheikh Abdulla Al Hamed for their support, reaffirming the intention to build a worldwide platform for technology, media and education with the UAE at its core.

John Al Mansour said the UAE is defining global technological change rather than following it. He emphasized the nation’s understanding of the power of compute, the potential of AI and the impact of next-generation media ecosystems.

• The strategic partnership unlocks new opportunities for investment, innovation and talent development.
• It strengthens the UAE’s position as a global launchpad for AI, high-performance computing, creative content and advanced manufacturing.
• More than 30 MoUs were signed during the Summit, reflecting growing global collaboration.

As BRIDGE Summit 2025 concluded, the UAE reinforced its role as a global connector for media, technology and culture. The event unveiled partnerships across AI, robotics, digital culture, youth development, global distribution and future-ready media ecosystems, underscoring its scale as the world’s largest debut media event.

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