- Dubai AI Festival 2025 offers an exclusive platform to announce global AI directions, featuring over 100 influential speakers from the world’s decision-makers.
- More than 200 startups will compete in the FutureTech World Cup, showcasing innovations in FinTech, healthcare, and smart cities.
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The Festival highlights Dubai’s strategic commitment to becoming a global hub for sustainable digital innovation and artificial intelligence.
Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defense of the United Arab Emirates, the Dubai AI Festival 2025 is being organized by the Dubai Center for Artificial Intelligence to reinforce the emirate’s position as a global leader in the digital economy.
The festival is part of Dubai AI Week and is held in partnership with the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and the Office of the Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications. It is co-hosted by the Dubai Future Foundation and DAMAC, reflecting Dubai’s collective commitment to accelerating innovation in artificial intelligence and realizing its vision of becoming a global hub for digital technologies.
Why is the Dubai AI Festival 2025 a pivotal event in the global AI landscape?
The Dubai AI Festival offers a unique opportunity to access exclusive announcements and strategic insights from influential figures. The event features over 100 prominent speakers including policymakers, central bank governors, and top executives shaping the future of artificial intelligence. Attendees will hear exclusive updates on AI ethics, governance, and strategic partnerships.
The festival also provides exclusive coverage of groundbreaking innovations and sector-wide transformations, through keynote speeches by global tech leaders, government officials, and AI ethics experts. Key topics include global governance, immersive experiences, and digital literacy in AI.
A highlight of the event is the FutureTech World Cup, a competition in which more than 200 startups compete for funding opportunities by showcasing innovative solutions across industries such as fintech, healthcare, and smart cities. The event offers an insightful glimpse into leading AI applications driving transformation in urban planning, banking, and digital commerce.
This initiative aligns with Dubai’s strategic vision to solidify its status as a global AI powerhouse through government-led initiatives, investment in smart infrastructure, and talent and research development. These efforts aim to enhance public services, drive sustainability, and diversify the digital economy.
The festival also explores future-focused topics including next-gen AI technologies, robotics, the impact of AI on sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) issues, and market expansion. It serves as a key platform for understanding how Dubai supports startups and talent to ensure the responsible adoption of advanced technologies.
Key Speakers at Dubai AI Festival 2025
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H.E. Essa Kazim, Governor of the Dubai International Financial Centre
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H.E. Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications
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Werner Vogels, Global Vice President & CTO, Amazon
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Parminder Bhatia, Chief AI Officer, GE HealthCare
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Bhavish Aggarwal, Founder & CEO, Ola
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Scott Harden, Global CTO for Innovation, Schneider Electric
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Thomas Pramotedham, CEO, Presight AI
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Hasan Fardan Al Fardan, CEO, Al Fardan Exchange
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Dr. Anirudh Devgan, President & CEO, Cadence Design Systems
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Dr. Xu Li, Co-Founder & CEO, Sense Time
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Dr. Amr Awadallah, CEO, Vectara
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Nigel Toon, CEO & Co-Founder, Graphcore
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H.E. Salem Humaid Al Marri, Director General, Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre
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Daniel Hulme, Chief AI Officer, WPP
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