Dubai AI Festival
Dubai AI Festival has quickly become one of the most important AI business events in the Middle East. The 2026 edition is expected to attract more than 20,000 attendees, over 500 investors, 200+ speakers, and 200+ exhibitors from more than 120 countries. The event is organized by Dubai AI Campus in partnership with DIFC and is designed to connect startups, enterprises, investors, policymakers, and technology leaders under one roof.
What makes the festival stand out is its strong focus on real business outcomes. Beyond keynote sessions, attendees can access investor meetings, startup pitch competitions, networking lounges, workshops, and exhibition areas featuring AI solutions across finance, healthcare, government, retail, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure.
Previous editions welcomed more than 10,000 visitors and hundreds of investors, highlighting Dubai’s growing role as a global hub for AI innovation, investment, and commercial adoption.
Key Speakers & Guests
| Name | Type | Role / Details |
|---|---|---|
H.E. Essa Kazim |
Keynote Speaker | Governor, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) |
H.E. Salem Humaid Al Marri |
Speaker | Director General, Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre |
H.E. Younus Al Nasser |
Speaker | Chief Executive Officer, Dubai Data & Statistics Establishment at Digital Dubai |
Adel Ahmad Al Redha |
Speaker | Deputy President & Chief Operations Officer, Emirates |
Ahmad I. |
Speaker | AI Product Leader and MENAP Expansion Lead, Canva |
