About Event

Discover Real-World AI Use-Cases: 

From generative AI to intelligent automation, cybersecurity and fintech, our sessions and agenda will demonstrate and highlight how businesses and government entities across the region are successfully deploying AI today.
Attendees will leave with actionable ideas, not just theory.

Have your Voice Heard: 

It has been widely reported that countries such as the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar are investing massively into National AI Strategies. 
So, by becoming part of the conversation at our AI Conference, you can express your views and perspectives on how our technology ecosystems need to evolve following the advent of disruptive AI technologies, and ensure your voice is heard and priorities are listened to and reflected in regional AI roadmaps.

Celebrate Outstanding AI Excellence and Leadership:

The awards segment of our AI Conference is designed to spotlight groundbreaking projects, companies, and individuals who are redefining AI innovation.  For attendees, it’s an opportunity to benchmark against the best, be inspired, and even be considered for recognition in future editions.

Unlock Business Opportunities:

With investors, enterprises, startups, and government leaders and key decision-makers in attendance, the event is fertile ground for new partnerships, collaborations, and career growth.  Being visible in this forum positions attendees at the forefront of the AI transformation wave across the UAE and Middle East region.
(09:00 – 09:30) 
Welcome and Opening Keynote:
Innovation at the Edge: Leading in the Age of AI

A leading AI visionary from the UAE Government will officially kick-off our AI Leadership Conference, by outlining how AI will reshape and transform industries, economies and society as a whole, as it moves from the phase of hype to impact.

Agenda (09:30 – 10:00)
Keynote Speech
The State of AI in 2025: Breakthroughs, Risks & What Lies Ahead

A global AI thought-leader will provide our audience with a progressive and forward-looking overview of AI, highlighting major breakthroughs, emerging risks, and the opportunities that lie ahead for industry, policy and society on a global scale.

(10:00 - 11:00) 
Panel
AI in Business: From Hype to Impact - AI in the Real Economy
Our panel will take a closer look at how AI is moving beyond the hype and delivering measurable value across multiple industries. 

In addition to this, our panel of AI experts will showcase real-world examples, highlight lessons learned, and provide actionable insights for organizations looking to implement AI successfully.
(11:00 - 11:30)
Networking and Coffee Break
AI in Business: From Hype to Impact - AI in the Real Economy
Following the conclusion of the morning plenary sessions, why don't you grab a quick coffee and network with industry peers. 

Attendees will also have access to AI demo stations and can avail of our “meet-the-speaker” lounges for one-on-one interactions with our AI leaders. 
 (11:30 - 12:15)
Fireside Chat: Regulating AI 
From Policy to Practice: Building Trustworthy AI

What are the key building blocks that are essential when it comes to ensuring that AI policy, governance frameworks and ethical guidelines that are being constructed are then translated into practical strategies for building responsible and trustworthy AI systems.

Our panel will explore and examine in detail the regulatory approaches that have been adopted to date, highlight the implementation challenges, and the role of cross-sector collaboration and partnerships that are needed to deliver ethical AI. 

(12:15 - 13:00)
AI Cybersecurity Panel
The AI Arms Race: Defending Against Machine-Led Threats

AI has been described by some technology leaders as the biggest threat ever to the cybersecurity industry.

Whether that is true or not remains left to be seen, but what we do know is that it is fundamentally reshaping the global cybersecurity sector.

Our panel will dig into the emerging threats currently facing enterprises, and outline some of the best practices that businesses can adopt to stay ahead in an era where adversaries increasingly leverage AI for attacks, and they will also document what strategies are critical for resilient security.

(13:00 - 14:00)
AI Leadership Awards Ceremony and Lunch

We end our AI Leadership Conference by recognizing the excellence that has been demonstrated across multiple industries, including AI research, ethical innovation, and public sector leadership. 

Lunch will be served following the conclusion of the awards ceremony, and again, there will be ample time to network and connect with award winners and industry peers.