Dubai AI Festival 2025: Showcasing Dubai's Vision As A Global Leader In Artificial Intelligence
Dubai is rapidly transforming into a global hub for artificial intelligence (AI), and the upcoming Dubai AI Festival, taking place from April 23–24, 2025 at Madinat Jumeirah, will spotlight the city's bold ambition to lead the global digital economy.
Organised by the Dubai AI Campus under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, UAE, the Festival forms a key part of Dubai AI Week—a landmark initiative designed to accelerate innovation, attract global partnerships, and drive AI-powered economic growth.
Held in collaboration with the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy & Remote Work Applications Office, Dubai Future Foundation, and DAMAC, the Festival unites global visionaries, policymakers, tech leaders, and entrepreneurs to explore the commercial and societal potential of AI.
At the heart of the Festival is an elite speaker line-up, featuring:
- H.E. Essa Kazim, Governor, DIFC
- H.E. Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for AI and Director General of the Prime Minister's Office
- Werner Vogels, Global VP & CTO, Amazon
- Parminder Bhatia, Chief AI Officer, GE HealthCare
- Bhavish Aggarwal, Founder & CEO, Ola
- Scott Harden, Global CTO, Schneider Electric Innovation
- Thomas Pramotedham, CEO, Presight AI
- Hasan Fardan Al Fardan, CEO, Al Fardan Exchange
- Dr. Anirudh Devgan, President & CEO, Cadence Design Systems
- Dr. Xu Li, Co-Founder & CEO, SenseTime
- Dr. Amr Awadallah, CEO, Vectara
- Nigel Toon, CEO & Co-Founder, Graphcore
- H.E. Salem Humaid Al Marri, Director General, Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre
- Daniel Hulme, Chief AI Officer, WPP
Attendees will gain exclusive access to 100+ global speakers, including C-suite executives, central bank governors, and policymakers. From in-depth discussions on AI ethics and governance to high-profile announcements on strategic partnerships, the Festival is set to deliver breaking stories and headline-making insights.
A key focus will be on how Dubai Future Foundation is steering national AI policy and investment—laying the foundation for responsible innovation, smart infrastructure, and human capital development. At the same time, UAE-based AI entrepreneurs will highlight how Dubai's innovation hubs are nurturing scalable AI businesses, fuelling job creation and economic resilience.
On the international front, global AI leaders will share how their partnerships with Dubai are shaping cross-border innovation and regulatory collaboration.
The FutureTech World Cup (FTWC) will showcase 200+ start-ups competing for funding as they present cutting-edge AI solutions in FinTech, health, mobility, and smart cities. It's a rare opportunity to see emerging technologies with real-world impact, from generative AI and robotics to AI-driven ESG solutions.
With its bold vision, strategic partnerships, and world-class platform, the Dubai AI Festival 2025 stands as a defining moment in the global AI calendar—cementing Dubai's place at the forefront of the intelligent technology revolution.
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