emirates7 - The Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has unveiled the official agenda for the first-ever Dubai AI Week, scheduled to take place from April 21 to 25, 2025. Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum—Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of DFF’s Board of Trustees—the event aims to position Dubai at the forefront of global AI innovation.
Organised by the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence and overseen by DFF, this global event will gather AI experts, innovators, policymakers, and business leaders from over 100 countries. Its goal is to enhance international collaboration and emphasize AI’s role in transforming government services, boosting economic growth, and building future-ready societies.
Seen as a milestone in the UAE’s ambition to become a global AI leader, Dubai AI Week will feature a wide range of initiatives, immersive experiences, and strategic collaborations.
Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Vice Chairman and Managing Director of DFF, highlighted Dubai’s growing reputation as a global hub for AI innovation and a magnet for the world’s leading tech companies. He attributed this progress to the vision of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and the continued support of Sheikh Hamdan.
“Dubai AI Week represents a significant step in accelerating AI adoption across governments and industries,” said Al Gergawi. “It reinforces our national strategy of prioritizing innovation and turning AI's potential into tangible outcomes.”
He added that the event will unite some of the brightest minds globally to co-smart, scalable solutions aimed at benefiting humanity and advancing technological progress. It will also serve as an international platform to share best practices and spark the next wave of AI-driven ideas and experimentation.
Al Gergawi emphasized the critical role of participation from both local and international government agencies. Dubai AI Week presents a prime opportunity for public-private collaboration, showcasing the latest breakthroughs in AI and exploring how emerging technologies can contribute to both economic and social development.
He also welcomed the participation of global pavilions, viewing it as an important avenue for knowledge exchange, talent showcasing, and opening doors for global partnerships.
Dubai AI Week features a dynamic city-wide program that includes summits, exhibitions, hackathons, and international competitions focused on advancing artificial intelligence. Key events include the AI Retreat, Dubai Assembly for AI, Global Prompt Engineering Championship, Machines Can See Conference, Dubai AI Festival, Agentic AI Hackathon, 8th International Conference on Education Quality, HIMSS Executive Summit, and AI in Schools—an initiative aimed at introducing students and educators to AI.
Over 10,000 participants are expected to attend, including more than 180 speakers from around the world, across 150+ sessions and workshops, along with over 140 activations. With major global tech players like Google, Microsoft, Meta, IBM, Gartner, and Swift attending, the event will also host over 15 country delegations, including the US, South Korea, India, Canada, the UK, Australia, Italy, and Germany.
A major theme of Dubai AI Week is collaboration. This year’s strategic partners include Digital Dubai Authority, DEWA, the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, and the UAE AI Office. Key tech partners include Meta, IBM, Microsoft, Google, OpenAI, Nvidia, Palantir, Cohere, and ElevenLabs.
Highlights of the week include:
AI Retreat (April 21 at the Museum of the Future): An invite-only gathering of over 100 top AI leaders, decision-makers, and experts from both public and private sectors. Discussions will focus on AI’s role in areas like investment, infrastructure, data governance, and talent development.
Dubai Assembly for AI (April 21–25 at AREA 2071, Emirates Towers): With over 2,500 attendees, this event will feature 25 sessions and live demos from top AI companies.
Global Prompt Engineering Championship (April 22–23 at AREA 2071): Out of 3,800 applicants, 24 global finalists will compete in categories such as Art, Gaming, Coding, and Video, for prizes totaling AED 1 million.
Dubai AI Festival (April 23–24 at Madinat Jumeirah): Organized by Dubai AI Campus with DIFC and the UAE AI Office, this event will host 8,000 experts, 500 investors, and 100 exhibitors for networking and deal-making.
Machines Can See Summit (April 23–24 at Museum of the Future and AREA 2071): A joint event by Polynome Events, UAE AI Office, and DFF focused on AI for social good and industry transformation.
8th International Conference on Education Quality (April 22–24 at Grand Hyatt Hotel): Organized by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai and the Emirates Academy for Identity and Citizenship, this conference explores AI’s impact on education and public services.
HIMSS Executive Summit (April 23 at Emirates Towers Hotel): Supported by the Dubai Health Authority, this summit will explore generative AI applications in healthcare and precision medicine.
Dubai AI Hackathon (April 25 at AREA 2071): In partnership with Hackmasters, this event challenges participants to build autonomous AI agents to tackle real-world challenges.
AI in Schools (April 21–25): A collaboration with KHDA, this initiative introduces students to foundational AI concepts and inspires future innovation.
Dubai AI Week 2025 underscores the transformative potential of artificial intelligence across sectors such as government, education, healthcare, investment, and technology. Each event is designed to activate these sectors through practical collaboration, policy shaping, skill development, and innovation.
By engaging with a wide spectrum of stakeholders—from students and startups to global tech leaders—Dubai AI Week aims to accelerate AI readiness and position the UAE as a global leader in artificial intelligence.
Organised by the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence and overseen by DFF, this global event will gather AI experts, innovators, policymakers, and business leaders from over 100 countries. Its goal is to enhance international collaboration and emphasize AI’s role in transforming government services, boosting economic growth, and building future-ready societies.
Seen as a milestone in the UAE’s ambition to become a global AI leader, Dubai AI Week will feature a wide range of initiatives, immersive experiences, and strategic collaborations.
Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Vice Chairman and Managing Director of DFF, highlighted Dubai’s growing reputation as a global hub for AI innovation and a magnet for the world’s leading tech companies. He attributed this progress to the vision of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and the continued support of Sheikh Hamdan.
“Dubai AI Week represents a significant step in accelerating AI adoption across governments and industries,” said Al Gergawi. “It reinforces our national strategy of prioritizing innovation and turning AI's potential into tangible outcomes.”
He added that the event will unite some of the brightest minds globally to co-smart, scalable solutions aimed at benefiting humanity and advancing technological progress. It will also serve as an international platform to share best practices and spark the next wave of AI-driven ideas and experimentation.
Al Gergawi emphasized the critical role of participation from both local and international government agencies. Dubai AI Week presents a prime opportunity for public-private collaboration, showcasing the latest breakthroughs in AI and exploring how emerging technologies can contribute to both economic and social development.
He also welcomed the participation of global pavilions, viewing it as an important avenue for knowledge exchange, talent showcasing, and opening doors for global partnerships.
Dubai AI Week features a dynamic city-wide program that includes summits, exhibitions, hackathons, and international competitions focused on advancing artificial intelligence. Key events include the AI Retreat, Dubai Assembly for AI, Global Prompt Engineering Championship, Machines Can See Conference, Dubai AI Festival, Agentic AI Hackathon, 8th International Conference on Education Quality, HIMSS Executive Summit, and AI in Schools—an initiative aimed at introducing students and educators to AI.
Over 10,000 participants are expected to attend, including more than 180 speakers from around the world, across 150+ sessions and workshops, along with over 140 activations. With major global tech players like Google, Microsoft, Meta, IBM, Gartner, and Swift attending, the event will also host over 15 country delegations, including the US, South Korea, India, Canada, the UK, Australia, Italy, and Germany.
A major theme of Dubai AI Week is collaboration. This year’s strategic partners include Digital Dubai Authority, DEWA, the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, and the UAE AI Office. Key tech partners include Meta, IBM, Microsoft, Google, OpenAI, Nvidia, Palantir, Cohere, and ElevenLabs.
Highlights of the week include:
AI Retreat (April 21 at the Museum of the Future): An invite-only gathering of over 100 top AI leaders, decision-makers, and experts from both public and private sectors. Discussions will focus on AI’s role in areas like investment, infrastructure, data governance, and talent development.
Dubai Assembly for AI (April 21–25 at AREA 2071, Emirates Towers): With over 2,500 attendees, this event will feature 25 sessions and live demos from top AI companies.
Global Prompt Engineering Championship (April 22–23 at AREA 2071): Out of 3,800 applicants, 24 global finalists will compete in categories such as Art, Gaming, Coding, and Video, for prizes totaling AED 1 million.
Dubai AI Festival (April 23–24 at Madinat Jumeirah): Organized by Dubai AI Campus with DIFC and the UAE AI Office, this event will host 8,000 experts, 500 investors, and 100 exhibitors for networking and deal-making.
Machines Can See Summit (April 23–24 at Museum of the Future and AREA 2071): A joint event by Polynome Events, UAE AI Office, and DFF focused on AI for social good and industry transformation.
8th International Conference on Education Quality (April 22–24 at Grand Hyatt Hotel): Organized by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai and the Emirates Academy for Identity and Citizenship, this conference explores AI’s impact on education and public services.
HIMSS Executive Summit (April 23 at Emirates Towers Hotel): Supported by the Dubai Health Authority, this summit will explore generative AI applications in healthcare and precision medicine.
Dubai AI Hackathon (April 25 at AREA 2071): In partnership with Hackmasters, this event challenges participants to build autonomous AI agents to tackle real-world challenges.
AI in Schools (April 21–25): A collaboration with KHDA, this initiative introduces students to foundational AI concepts and inspires future innovation.
Dubai AI Week 2025 underscores the transformative potential of artificial intelligence across sectors such as government, education, healthcare, investment, and technology. Each event is designed to activate these sectors through practical collaboration, policy shaping, skill development, and innovation.
By engaging with a wide spectrum of stakeholders—from students and startups to global tech leaders—Dubai AI Week aims to accelerate AI readiness and position the UAE as a global leader in artificial intelligence.