Under the visionary directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, UAE, Dubai is once again asserting its leadership in the global digital economy with the highly anticipated Dubai AI Festival 2025. Organised by Dubai AI Campus, in partnership with Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and the Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence Office, the Festival is co-hosted by Dubai Future Foundation and DAMAC. The festival is an integral part of Dubai AI Week — a strategic initiative designed to shape the global future of artificial intelligence.
A Platform for Visionary Dialogue and Disruptive Innovation
The Festival promises to be more than an event — it is a movement. With over 100 high-profile speakers, including international policymakers, AI innovators, and C-suite executives, the Festival will set the stage for exclusive announcements on AI governance, global ethics, and transformative industry collaborations. These thought leaders will delve into cutting-edge topics such as immersive technologies, AI literacy, and ethical innovation — offering attendees an inside view of the next frontiers in AI development.
Where the Future of Tech Takes Center Stage
One of the festival’s highlights is the FutureTech World Cup (FTWC) — a high-stakes showcase of 200+ AI start-ups competing for funding and global recognition. From smart city infrastructure and healthcare intelligence to FinTech disruption and ESG innovation, FTWC provides a pulse on the most promising AI applications reshaping industries.
This convergence of talent, capital, and groundbreaking technology positions Dubai as a vibrant launchpad for AI entrepreneurship, with a future-focused lens on sustainable, inclusive, and responsible innovation.
The Strategic Heartbeat of Dubai’s AI Vision
Dubai’s transformation into a global AI powerhouse is not accidental — it is the result of bold policy, long-term investment, and a collaborative ecosystem of government, academia, and private enterprise. The festival will spotlight how the city is integrating AI into public services, digital governance, and smart urban planning to improve lives and accelerate economic diversification.
From showcasing AI’s impact on sectors like finance, logistics, and healthcare, to highlighting ethical frameworks and workforce development strategies, Dubai AI Festival is a testament to how Dubai is not just adapting to the future — it is building it.
Unmissable Voices Shaping the AI Agenda
Among the notable speakers are:
- H.E. Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence
· H.E. Younus Al Nasser, CEO, Dubai Data & Statistics Establishment at Dubai Digital Authority
- Werner Vogels, CTO of Amazon
- Parminder Bhatia, Chief AI Officer at GE HealthCare
- Nigel Toon, CEO & Co-Founder of Graphcore
- And many more trailblazers from global enterprises, research institutions, and government bodies.
These voices, representing a rich tapestry of expertise and vision, underscore Dubai’s role as a magnet for global AI leadership and dialogue.
The Future of AI Starts in Dubai
As the world stands on the cusp of an AI-powered transformation, Dubai AI Festival 2025 offers a front-row seat to the conversations and technologies that will define the next decade. With a commitment to ethical innovation, inclusive growth, and global collaboration, the Festival is not just about imagining the future — it’s about engineering it, right here in Dubai.
Register here: https://dubaiaifestival.com/