A week-long event across Dubai dedicated to driving global AI innovation.

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Dubai AI Week 2025

Welcome to the Dubai AI Week 2025, held under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and organised by the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence and the Dubai Future Foundation. Dubai AI Week 2025 includes key events such as the AI Retreat, Dubai Assembly for AI, Global Prompt Engineering Championship, the Dubai AI Festival, and Machines Can See conference. These gatherings will attract global experts, decision-makers, innovators, and industry leaders from the world’s most prominent AI-focused institutions and companies. The event showcases Dubai’s vision for the future of AI, driving innovation in line with the Dubai Universal Blueprint for Artificial Intelligence.

"Our goal for the next phase is to double the positive impact of AI for the betterment of humanity."

— HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

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Dubai AI Week 2025

Events

[Invite-only]

AI Retreat​

21 April 2025, Museum of the Future 

A high-profile, closed-door gathering of 100+ decision-makers and AI leaders to fast-track AI adoption and strategies for local and global integration across various sectors. The retreat will feature focused discussions on AI governance and ethics and will unveil 10 key AI initiatives alongside four strategic partnership meetings.

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[Open to Public]

Dubai Assembly
for AI

21–25 April 2025, AREA 2071, Emirates Towers

A collaborative forum welcoming 2,500 global AI leaders, policymakers, and executives, featuring high-impact discussions and live AI activations presented by the world’s leading AI companies.

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[Open to Public]

Global Prompt Engineering Championship

22–23 April 2025, AREA 2071, Emirates Towers

A high-stakes AI competition that follows 24 top competitors, selected from 2,000 registered participants, and 12 expert judges. With a prize pool of 1 million dirhams, winners in each of the four AI categories will be recognised as some of the world’s best AI talents.

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[Invite-only Summit & Public Exhibitions]

Machines Can See Conference

23–24 April 2025, Emirates Towers & Museum of the Future

This summit will bring together 5,000 visitors, 850 experts, and 20 carefully-curated keynotes. Organised by Polynome Events in partnership with the UAE’s Office for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work and Dubai Future Foundation, the summit will feature leading AI executives, startups, and academic researchers. The conference focuses on a crucial mission: harnessing artificial intelligence to create a safer, more sustainable world.

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[Ticketed Event]

Dubai AI Festival

23–24 April 2025, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai

Organised by Dubai AI Campus, in partnership with the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), this global AI business festival attracts 5,000 business leaders, 500 investors, and 100 exhibitors from 100 countries. The event provides a collaborative space for networking, partnerships, and high-impact AI initiatives.

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[Open to Schools in Dubai]

AI Week in Schools

21-25 April 2025, Schools across Dubai

A comprehensive AI education programme across Dubai in collaboration with the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), designed to introduce students and educators to AI concepts and applications, inspiring the next generation of AI leaders.

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Dubai AI Week Hackathon: Agentic AI

Finale: on 25 April 2025, Emirates Towers Boulevard, AREA 2071, and Dubai Future Accelerators.

A challenge-driven competition where innovators build autonomous AI agents to solve real-world problems, shaping the future of AI in Dubai, supported by Hackmasters.

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[Invite-only]

HIMSS Executive Summit Dubai

23 April 2025, Emirates Towers Hotel

The Healthcare Information and Management System Society presents an exclusive, in-person setting aiming to revolutionise the landscape of healthcare in the Middle East. This year’s agenda will include three deep dive topic areas: the future of generative AI in healthcare, genomics and precision medicine and the deployment of tools to accelerate digital maturity. The event is supported by the Dubai Health Authority.

[Invite-only]

AI Innovations Conference

22-24 April 2025, Grand Hyatt Hotel and GDRFA headquarters

Organised by Dubai’s General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in cooperation with the Emirates Academy for Identity and Citizenship, the conference will explore future foresight in empowering public organisations and enhancing the quality of education.

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About the Challenge

The biggest global challenge for developers of Gen AI innovative solutions

This challenge will be an open competition, the largest of its kind in the world, for developers of innovative generative AI solutions. It will be organized in partnership between the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence, the Office of Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, and DFF.

The challenge, which includes three main categories: literature, art, and coding, aims to strengthen Dubai’s and the UAE’s positions as destinations for talent and entrepreneurs as well as a center for developing a new generation of innovations associated with prompt engineering.

The challenge will take place at the Museum of the Future over two days in May 2024. The first day will focus on selecting the top 30 international programmers in the field of prompt engineering among the candidates, who qualify for the final phase on the second day. Programmers will then be split into five groups who will compete to provide the best content in the three categories. The completed projects will be evaluated by a specialized evaluation committee based on speed, quality, and accuracy.

The winners in the three categories of the challenge will be awarded a prize of AED 1 million, as well as an opportunity to get the Golden Visa.

Dubai AI Week 2025

Themes

Shaping AI Governance & Policy

The future of AI depends on responsible governance, ethical frameworks, and forward-thinking policies. Join global leaders and experts to explore how we can shape AI regulations that drive innovation while ensuring fairness, security, and trust.

AI for Sustainability & a Greener Future

From tackling climate change to optimising resources, AI is a game-changer for sustainability. Discover groundbreaking AI solutions that are paving the way for smarter cities, cleaner energy, and a more sustainable planet.

Revolutionising Education with AI

AI is reshaping how we learn, teach, and prepare for the future. Join educators, policymakers, and tech pioneers as we dive into the power of AI in personalized learning, skills development, and making education more accessible to all.

AI in Healthcare: Transforming Lives

AI is driving breakthroughs in diagnostics, personalized treatments, and medical research, saving lives and revolutionizing healthcare. Engage with global experts on how AI is shaping the future of medicine and improving patient outcomes worldwide.

AI-Powered Economies: Driving Innovation & Growth

AI is redefining industries, accelerating productivity, and unlocking new economic opportunities. Be part of the conversation on how nations, businesses, and entrepreneurs can harness AI to build more resilient and thriving economies.

AI & The Future of Finance: Ecosystems, Startups & Growth

AI is transforming financial ecosystems, from investment strategies to startup acceleration and national GDP impact. Join global finance and AI leaders as they explore how AI is shaping smarter economies, driving financial inclusion, and revolutionising business growth.

The Future of Gaming & Entertainment with AI

AI is revolutionising gaming and entertainment, creating immersive experiences like never before. Step into the world of AI-powered storytelling, game design, and interactive media, and see what’s next for the industry.

The Future of Work: AI & Human Potential

AI is changing the way we work, enhancing creativity, and reshaping careers. Join industry leaders and futurists to explore how AI will empower the workforce, create new opportunities, and redefine the future of human potential.

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Registration grants access to events at AREA 2071 in Emirates Towers. Other Dubai AI Week events are invite-only or require separate tickets.