OpenAI, G42, And Microsoft Lead Discussions On AI-Native Societies At GITEX GLOBAL 2025

GITEX GLOBAL 2025, the largest tech and AI event globally, is scheduled from 13-17 October at Dubai World Trade Centre. This event occurs as nations transition from fragmented AI adoption to comprehensive intelligence strategies. These strategies integrate computing power, data, and governance to drive economic and societal change.

The conference will feature Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, and Peng Xiao, Group CEO of G42. They will engage in a virtual discussion on transitioning "From Early Adoption to AI-Native Societies." This session aims to provide insights into moving beyond experimentation towards full AI integration.

The GITEX & G42 AI-Native Societies Programme will delve into strategic alliances and architectures. Senior executives from Core42 and the US-UAE Business Council will discuss the UAE-US 5GW AI Campus, the largest AI infrastructure project outside the US. Leaders from G42, OpenAI, Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle, Khazna Data Centres, and Cerebras will explore intelligence infrastructures further.

Real-world AI deployments are a key focus with leaders from TAMM – Department of Government Enablement (Government of Abu Dhabi), Presight, Core42, OpenAI, Inception, AIQ, and Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence. They will showcase how governments and industries are implementing AI at scale.

Investment bank UBS projects $375 billion funding for AI projects by 2025. This raises questions about the geopolitical impact of these investments. A session featuring Victor Gao from The China Energy Security Institute and Dr. Jörg Goschin of Germany’s KfW Capital will explore how capital is used as a technological power tool.

Naima Al Falasi from Mubadala will share insights on embedding AI in key sectors to boost national competitiveness. McKinsey reports that 92% of companies plan to increase their AI spending in 2025. Peter Koerte from Siemens will discuss leveraging industrial AI for competitive advantage.

Quantum Technology and Human Capital

Zulfi Alam from Microsoft will address human capital development for a quantum-ready workforce. Qualcomm’s Wassim Chourbaji will offer perspectives on aligning chip and AI strategies for macro-prosperity. IBM’s Ana Paula Assis will preview business and governance in the quantum-AI era.

Pioneering founders like Andrew Feldman of Cerebras will share success strategies for scaling startups to IPOs. Greg Jackson of Octopus Energy will challenge sustainability in the energy-AI infrastructure race.

Cybersecurity Challenges

The World Economic Forum's Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025 highlights increased use of Generative AI by hackers for phishing and malicious code development. Dr. Mohamed Al-Kuwaiti outlines UAE's strategy to secure its digital economy with 99% connectivity.

Liisa-Ly Pakosta from Estonia examines state-level responses to AI-enabled threats. André Molina from Brazil emphasizes AI's role in strengthening public services and cyber defenses.

The event promises engaging discussions with over 6,800 tech enterprises, 2,000 startups, more than 40 unicorns, alongside 1,200 investors managing $1.1 trillion in assets. These conversations could significantly influence future strategies and collaborations within the tech industry.

With inputs from WAM