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20+
20+
world-known AI scientists
world-known AI scientists
10
10
high-impact workshops
high-impact workshops
1500+
1500+
senior business leaders
senior business leaders
Location
Abu Dhabi Park Hyatt Saadiyat
Abu Dhabi Park Hyatt Saadiyat
Date
26-27 January 2026
26-27 January 2026
Early Bird passes available until:
Early Bird passes
Breaking
Breaking
The 2026 Speakers Line-Up Is Now Taking Shape
Connect with
Global AI Leaders
Connect with
Global AI Leaders
All Speakers
H.H. Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan
Minister
Ministry of Tolerance and Coexistence
Marc Hamilton
VP Solutions Architecture and Engineering
NVIDIA
Author of “Software Development: Building Reliable Systems”
Manohar Paluri
VP of AI
Meta
Champion of open innovation in AI and global developer collaboration
Jean-Philippe Vert
Co-Founder & CEO
Bioptimus
Member of the National Academy of Technologies of France
Serge Belongie
Director
Pioneer Centre for AI
General Chair for NeurIPS 2025 and ECCV 2026
Andrey Doronichev
CEO
Bioptic
Department of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics
About event
About event
Two days. One AI journey
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What's Inside
Explore
What's Inside
Explore
What's Inside
The Premier AI Summit brings together global AI innovators, leading UAE tech institutions, government leaders, elite researchers, and rising young scientists shaping the next era of intelligence. Across 50+ keynotes, hands-on workshops, and immersive demo zones, attendees will connect with AI leaders — forming partnerships that accelerate business, research, and product development.
Machines Can Speak
Keynotes & Sessions from AI Creators
Keynotes & Sessions from AI Creators
Hear from the world’s leading AI pioneers and UAE business leaders as they share the breakthroughs, strategies, and real-world playbooks transforming industries — from global research labs to the region’s fastest-growing enterprises.
Hear from the world’s leading AI pioneers and UAE business leaders as they share the breakthroughs, strategies, and real-world playbooks transforming industries — from global research labs to the region’s fastest-growing enterprises.
Machines Can Speak
Executive Tracks
Executive Tracks
Explore governance models, ROI-focused strategies, and real case studies defining the next era of digital leadership.
Explore governance models, ROI-focused strategies, and real case studies defining the next era of digital leadership.
Machines Can Speak
Technical Tracks
Technical Tracks
Go hands-on with model optimization, MLOps, and agentic architectures — and see how top teams scale AI from lab to production.
Go hands-on with model optimization, MLOps, and agentic architectures — and see how top teams scale AI from lab to production.
Machines Can Speak
Workshops
Workshops
6 + hands-on labs where experts turn cutting-edge research into tools you can apply tomorrow
6 + hands-on labs where experts turn cutting-edge research into tools you can apply tomorrow
Lauren Thompson
Blends aesthetics with functionality to create designs that not only look great but drive results.
Lauren Thompson
Blends aesthetics with functionality to create designs that not only look great but drive results.
Lauren Thompson
Blends aesthetics with functionality to create designs that not only look great but drive results.
Machines Can Speak
AI Disruptors’ Duel
AI Disruptors’ Duel
Pitch battles where bold ideas face market reality—and sometimes outthink the machines themselves
Pitch battles where bold ideas face market reality—and sometimes outthink the machines themselves
Lauren Thompson
Blends aesthetics with functionality to create designs that not only look great but drive results.
Lauren Thompson
Blends aesthetics with functionality to create designs that not only look great but drive results.
Lauren Thompson
Blends aesthetics with functionality to create designs that not only look great but drive results.
Machines Can Speak
Startup Alley
Startup Alley
30 + breakthrough AI and deep-tech ventures from MENA and beyond connect with founders, investors, and partners
30 + breakthrough AI and deep-tech ventures from MENA and beyond connect with founders, investors, and partners
Lauren Thompson
Blends aesthetics with functionality to create designs that not only look great but drive results.
Lauren Thompson
Blends aesthetics with functionality to create designs that not only look great but drive results.
Lauren Thompson
Blends aesthetics with functionality to create designs that not only look great but drive results.
Machines Can Speak
Interactive AI Zone
Interactive AI Zone
Experience frontier models, autonomous agents and enterprise-ready demos built by the region’s top innovators.
Experience frontier models, autonomous agents and enterprise-ready demos built by the region’s top innovators.
Lauren Thompson
Blends aesthetics with functionality to create designs that not only look great but drive results.
Lauren Thompson
Blends aesthetics with functionality to create designs that not only look great but drive results.
Lauren Thompson
Blends aesthetics with functionality to create designs that not only look great but drive results.
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Join in
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Machines Can Marathon
Our Previous Events
Our Previous Events
Every year, we host one of the largest and most influential professional AI summits in the MENA region, bringing together global experts, researchers, and industry leaders to share insights, showcase innovations, and shape the future of artificial intelligence.
01
16 sessions
Our summit delves into how AI can serve as a force for good, driving positive change across industries and societies
02
22 keynotes
Carefully curated keynotes featuring no-frills content from world-renowned business and science speakers
03
6 workshops
Hands-on sessions led by industry experts, offering practical insights and direct experience with emerging AI technologies
01
16 sessions
Our summit delves into how AI can serve as a force for good, driving positive change across industries and societies
02
22 keynotes
Carefully curated keynotes featuring no-frills content from world-renowned business and science speakers
03
6 workshops
Hands-on sessions led by industry experts, offering practical insights and direct experience with emerging AI technologies
01
16 sessions
Our summit delves into how AI can serve as a force for good, driving positive change across industries and societies
02
22 keynotes
Carefully curated keynotes featuring no-frills content from world-renowned business and science speakers
03
6 workshops
Hands-on sessions led by industry experts, offering practical insights and direct experience with emerging AI technologies
3500+
Attendees from 82 countries
3500+
Attendees from 82 countries
3500+
Attendees from 82 countries
5,5 M
Online viewers
5,5 M
Online viewers
5,5 M
Online viewers
105
Speakers from 30 countries
105
Speakers from 30 countries
105
Speakers from 30 countries
5
Country delegations
5
Country delegations
5
Country delegations
04
40+
experts and speakers
5500+
attendees both offline and online
13
keynotes
4
panel discussions
04
40+
experts and speakers
5500+
attendees both offline and online
13
keynotes
4
panel discussions
04
40+
experts and speakers
5500+
attendees both offline and online
13
keynotes
4
panel discussions
05
2500
participants, offline and online
7
scientific talks
2
panel sessions
8M
media coverage
05
2500
participants, offline and online
7
scientific talks
2
panel sessions
8M
media coverage
05
2500
participants, offline and online
7
scientific talks
2
panel sessions
8M
media coverage
The details of the agenda might change over time
Agenda
Symbiosis
Symbiosis
Symbiosis
The goal isn’t to replace humans, but to partner with them — where people lead, AI supports, and together we create safer lives, fairer value, and real possibilities.
09:30-10:30
Opening Remarks + Keynote
AI Ecosystem in UAE
Is It Real and How to Build It — From infrastructure and data to education, regulation, and markets, what it takes to create a sustainable and competitive AI ecosystem
09:30-10:30
Opening Remarks + Keynote
AI Ecosystem in UAE
Is It Real and How to Build It — From infrastructure and data to education, regulation, and markets, what it takes to create a sustainable and competitive AI ecosystem
09:30-10:30
Opening Remarks + Keynote
AI Ecosystem in UAE
Is It Real and How to Build It — From infrastructure and data to education, regulation, and markets, what it takes to create a sustainable and competitive AI ecosystem
11:35-12:35
Panel Discussion
TBA
Colossal Infrastructure: Energy, Data, and the Cost of Scale — The real-world price of sustaining giant AI systems
11:35-12:35
Panel Discussion
TBA
Colossal Infrastructure: Energy, Data, and the Cost of Scale — The real-world price of sustaining giant AI systems
11:35-12:35
Panel Discussion
TBA
Colossal Infrastructure: Energy, Data, and the Cost of Scale — The real-world price of sustaining giant AI systems
11:35-12:35
Panel Discussion
AI in Cities
Artificial intelligence is transforming urban life by streamlining traffic, reducing energy waste, improving safety, enhancing daily living, and powering robotaxis
11:35-12:35
Panel Discussion
AI in Cities
Artificial intelligence is transforming urban life by streamlining traffic, reducing energy waste, improving safety, enhancing daily living, and powering robotaxis
11:35-12:35
Panel Discussion
AI in Cities
Artificial intelligence is transforming urban life by streamlining traffic, reducing energy waste, improving safety, enhancing daily living, and powering robotaxis
14:00-15:00
Panel Discussion
AI in the Digital Economy
Using AI to power digital finance, prevent fraud, and transform the way we handle money and markets
14:00-15:00
Panel Discussion
AI in the Digital Economy
Using AI to power digital finance, prevent fraud, and transform the way we handle money and markets
14:00-15:00
Panel Discussion
AI in the Digital Economy
Using AI to power digital finance, prevent fraud, and transform the way we handle money and markets
15:40-16:40
Panel Discussion
AI in Space
Leveraging AI for space exploration, satellite management, and unlocking new frontiers beyond Earth
15:40-16:40
Panel Discussion
AI in Space
Leveraging AI for space exploration, satellite management, and unlocking new frontiers beyond Earth
15:40-16:40
Panel Discussion
AI in Space
Leveraging AI for space exploration, satellite management, and unlocking new frontiers beyond Earth
Agenda
Co-Evolution
Co-Evolution
Co-Evolution
Humans and AI grow together—people see farther, AI understands deeper, and their progress takes root in the real economy.
11:35-12:35
Panel Discussion
AI in Drones (TBD)
Is It Real and How to Build It — From infrastructure and data to education, regulation, and markets, what it takes to create a sustainable and competitive AI ecosystem.
11:35-12:35
Panel Discussion
AI in Drones (TBD)
Is It Real and How to Build It — From infrastructure and data to education, regulation, and markets, what it takes to create a sustainable and competitive AI ecosystem.
11:35-12:35
Panel Discussion
AI in Drones (TBD)
Is It Real and How to Build It — From infrastructure and data to education, regulation, and markets, what it takes to create a sustainable and competitive AI ecosystem.
14:00-15:00
Panel Discussion
AI in Oil and Gas
How artificial intelligence helps improve exploration, safety, and efficiency in one of the world’s most critical industries.
14:00-15:00
Panel Discussion
AI in Oil and Gas
How artificial intelligence helps improve exploration, safety, and efficiency in one of the world’s most critical industries.
14:00-15:00
Panel Discussion
AI in Oil and Gas
How artificial intelligence helps improve exploration, safety, and efficiency in one of the world’s most critical industries.
15:05-15:35
Keynote
Lars Karlsson
Global Head of Trade and Customs Consulting at A.P. Møller-Maersk (TBD)
15:05-15:35
Keynote
Lars Karlsson
Global Head of Trade and Customs Consulting at A.P. Møller-Maersk (TBD)
15:05-15:35
Keynote
Lars Karlsson
Global Head of Trade and Customs Consulting at A.P. Møller-Maersk (TBD)
15:40-16:40
Panel Discussion
AI in Sea and Freight
Exploring how AI optimizes shipping routes, ports, and logistics to make global trade faster, safer, and more efficient.
15:40-16:40
Panel Discussion
AI in Sea and Freight
Exploring how AI optimizes shipping routes, ports, and logistics to make global trade faster, safer, and more efficient.
15:40-16:40
Panel Discussion
AI in Sea and Freight
Exploring how AI optimizes shipping routes, ports, and logistics to make global trade faster, safer, and more efficient.
Our community
AI Leaders Community
Over 25,000 professionals from more than 130 countries have taken part in this dynamic community, united by a passion for groundbreaking technologies and their transformative impact on our lives and the world at large.
Michael Bronstein
DeepMind Professor of AI,
University of Oxford
Scientific Director, AITHYRA
Heather Domin
Vice President and Head, Office of Responsible AI and Governance
HCLTech
Ph.D. in Business Analytics and Data Science
Michal Irani
Professor of Computer Science
Weizmann Institute
Department of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics
Alon Halevy
Distinguished Engineer
Google Cloud
Renowned Computer Scientist, Author of "The Infinite Emotions of Coffee"
Gerard Medioni
Vice president and distinguished scientist
Amazon
Description
Michael Bronstein
DeepMind Professor of AI,
University of Oxford
Scientific Director, AITHYRA
Heather Domin
Vice President and Head, Office of Responsible AI and Governance
HCLTech
Ph.D. in Business Analytics and Data Science
Michal Irani
Professor of Computer Science
Weizmann Institute
Department of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics
Alon Halevy
Distinguished Engineer
Google Cloud
Renowned Computer Scientist, Author of "The Infinite Emotions of Coffee"
Gerard Medioni
Vice president and distinguished scientist
Amazon
Description
Michael Bronstein
DeepMind Professor of AI,
University of Oxford
Scientific Director, AITHYRA
Heather Domin
Vice President and Head, Office of Responsible AI and Governance
HCLTech
Ph.D. in Business Analytics and Data Science
Michal Irani
Professor of Computer Science
Weizmann Institute
Department of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics
Alon Halevy
Distinguished Engineer
Google Cloud
Renowned Computer Scientist, Author of "The Infinite Emotions of Coffee"
Gerard Medioni
Vice president and distinguished scientist
Amazon
Description
Michael Bronstein
DeepMind Professor of AI,
University of Oxford
Scientific Director, AITHYRA
Heather Domin
Vice President and Head, Office of Responsible AI and Governance
HCLTech
Ph.D. in Business Analytics and Data Science
Michal Irani
Professor of Computer Science
Weizmann Institute
Department of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics
Alon Halevy
Distinguished Engineer
Google Cloud
Renowned Computer Scientist, Author of "The Infinite Emotions of Coffee"
Gerard Medioni
Vice president and distinguished scientist
Amazon
Description
Marc Pollefeys
ETH Zurich