AI is evolving faster than ever - and those who understand its potential will shape the next decade of business. At Dubai AI Festival 2026, the brightest minds in AI will explore its applications across finance, mobility, retail, and beyond. With sessions on policy, investment, and innovation, this is where ideas become action. 🎟️ Don’t miss the chance to hear from global AI and digital transformation leaders — tickets just $50! 👉 bit.ly/4mUMHOW
Dubai AI Festival
Events Services
Where intelligence meets opportunity Your gateway to unrivalled business growth in the global AI market
About us
7-8 April 2026, Dubai World Trade. Dubai AI Festival is where the world’s top minds in artificial intelligence converge and do business. It’s the place where AI takes centre stage, driving new connections between businesses, governments, and thought leaders. More than just an event, it actively shapes and drives the future of AI. From securing game-changing partnerships and sealing high-impact deals to amplifying your brand’s presence in the AI ecosystem, this is where you become part of the global AI revolution. Purchase your event pass today: https://dubaiaifestival.com/
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https://dubaiaifestival.com/
External link for Dubai AI Festival
- Industry
- Events Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Dubai
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 2023
- Specialties
- Tech Conference, Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, Crypto, DAO, Web3.0, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Digital Transformation, Cloud, Machine Learning ML, Robotic Process Automation RPA, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs), Decentralized Finance (DeFi), and Generative AI
Locations
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Primary
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Al Mustaqbal Street
DIFC Innovation Hub, Gate Avenue, Zone D - Level 1
Dubai, AE
Employees at Dubai AI Festival
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Dr. John V. Francis
Knight I Ambassador I Diplomacy I Artificial Intelligence | Strategic Leadership
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Selin Vural
AI Governance Expert, Corporate Governance,Risk & Compliance ,Strategy Leader, Startup Mentor Author Founder at X-Ponential…
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Faisal Zaidi
President @ Exscape | Advisor @ ignyte | Building the Interactive Media Ecosystem
Updates
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We’re excited to welcome Mario Nobile, Director General of AGID - Agenzia per l'Italia Digitale (Agency for Digital Italy), to Dubai AI Festival 2026! With a background in civil and transport engineering, Mario has held key managerial roles across urban planning, territorial development, ICT services, and broadband programmes. He spent eight years as Director-General for digitalisation, information systems, and statistics at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, and has a strong academic career, including teaching roles at the University of Rome UnitelmaSapienza. 🎟️ Don’t miss the chance to hear from global AI and digital transformation leaders — tickets just $50! 👉 bit.ly/4mUMHOW Dubai AI Campus
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Join us 7-8 April 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre for the Dubai AI Festival — where intelligence meets opportunity. 📍 Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, this global gathering brings together business leaders, unicorn founders, government agencies and investors to unlock the next era of AI. 🎤 What to expect: Ground-breaking sessions on “AI for All”, immersive experiences and “Global AI Governance”. Dubai Aif Festival A stage for startups with the “FutureTech World Cup” — showcase your bold AI idea to global decision-makers. Dubai Aif Festival Networking, investment opportunities and hands-on tech insights. ✨ Whether you’re an innovator, investor or enterprise leader — this is your moment to connect, create and lead in AI. 🔗 Secure your spot today and be part of the journey: bit.ly/4mUMHOW #DubaiAIFestival #AI #FutureTech #Innovation #DubaiEvents
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We’re thrilled to welcome Sagnik Nandy, CTO of Docusign, to the stage at Dubai AI Festival 2026! With a wealth of experience driving innovation at scale, Sagnik is shaping how organisations securely manage and automate their digital agreements through AI. 🎟️ Don’t miss the chance to hear from global AI leaders — get your ticket for just $50! 👉 bit.ly/4mUMHOW Dubai AI Campus
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AI compute is evolving fast, and Rodrigo Liang, CEO & Co-Founder of SambaNova Systems, is at the forefront. Rodrigo’s work is redefining how enterprises deploy and scale foundation models, accelerating global AI adoption. ⚡ Be part of the conversation shaping tomorrow’s AI landscape — get your ticket for $50! 👉 bit.ly/4mUMHOW Dubai AI Campus
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🚀 Dubai AI Festival expands in scale and global reach! We’re thrilled to announce that the Dubai AI Festival returns 7–8 April 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre, marking its largest and most globally connected edition yet. “The Dubai AI Festival is a powerful reflection of Dubai’s ambition to lead the global dialogue on AI and future technologies. The Festival directly supports the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and DIFC’s Strategy 2030 by accelerating AI adoption and positioning Dubai as a launchpad for high-growth companies. With the expansion of the Dubai AI Campus, the largest dedicated AI cluster in the region, we are building the infrastructure to attract global talent, foster innovation, and shape the future of AI from Dubai. The expansion of the Festival to Dubai World Trade Centre stands as clear evidence of the growing international interest in Dubai as a centre of excellence for AI.” — His Excellency Arif Amiri, Chief Executive Officer, DIFC Authority The 2026 edition will unite 20,000+ attendees, 200+ global speakers, and 200+ exhibitors from 120+ countries — bringing together policymakers, tech leaders, innovators, and investors to shape the future of artificial intelligence. 📍 7–8 April 2026 | Dubai World Trade Centre 👉 Attend for $50: bit.ly/4mUMHOW 👉 Sponsorship packages: bit.ly/4mUMHOW 🔗 Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/dST9Dpmx
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Joining us at Dubai AI Festival 2026, Robert Nishihara, Co-Founder of Anyscale, is on a mission to simplify distributed computing and make scalable AI accessible to all. His pioneering work on Ray is powering the next generation of AI-driven applications. 🚀 Meet the innovators building the future of intelligent systems — tickets just $50! 👉 bit.ly/4mUMHOW Dubai AI Campus #DubaiAIFestival #Anyscale #AIInnovation #DubaiAIWeek #MachineLearning
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We’re excited to announce Jason Warner, Co-Founder & CEO of poolside, as a speaker at Dubai AI Festival 2026. With a background leading engineering at GitHub, Jason now focuses on building AI that codes — helping developers create, learn, and innovate faster. 💡 Experience the global AI revolution in Dubai. Connect with 20,000+ visionaries this 7–8 April 2026 — tickets only $50! 👉 bit.ly/4mUMHOW Dubai AI Campus #DubaiAIFestival #PoolsideAI #AILeadership #DubaiAIWeek #FutureOfAI
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We’re pleased to unveil the themes of this year’s conference agenda for Dubai AI Festival 2026. 🌍 Day 1 – Global Governance & Industry Leadership Plenary Stage: • Trillion-Dollar AI Nations • Algorithms Shaping Society • From Oil to Algorithms • The AI Accord • Partnerships at Planetary Scale • The New Resource Economy Innovation Stage: • AI-First Cities • The Algorithmic Bank • AI States • Digital Trust at Scale • Standards into Scale • From Lab to Planet 🚀 Day 2 – Industry Transformation & Applied Breakthroughs Plenary Stage: • Humans 2.0 • Green AI • Truth in the Age of Generative AI • The Great Capital Shift • Digital Silk Roads • Leading Through Intelligence Innovation Stage: • AI in Life Sciences • Reprogramming the Planet • Desire by Design • The Future of Movement • Intelligent Futures • Hyperscale Horizons 💬 Across two days, the agenda explores AI governance, national strategy, life sciences, generative AI, design, sustainability, and hyperscale infrastructure — bringing together the brightest minds shaping the future of intelligence. 🎤 Want to be part of the conversation? Join us this 7–8 April 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre: bit.ly/4mUMHOW #DubaiAIFestival #AI #Innovation #Governance #FutureOfAI #GenerativeAI #Sustainability #TechLeadership
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As we look back at the incredible success of #DubaiAIFestival 2025, it’s clear that the momentum is only just beginning. 🌍✨ Last year, thousands of global AI leaders, innovators, and changemakers came together to explore the transformative power of artificial intelligence across every sector — from finance and energy to mobility, sustainability, and government. In 2026, we’re taking things to the next level. Expect 20,000+ attendees, even bigger global showcases, and deeper conversations on how AI is reshaping business, society, and the future of humanity. Join us on 7–8 April 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre: bit.ly/4mUMHOW #DubaiAIFestival #DIFC #DubaiAICampus #AILeadership #DubaiAIWeek