The Mega AI Conference in the Gulf Region

Where AI Leaders, Innovators, Entrepreneurs & Investors Shape What Comes Next

A focused three-day business and technology experience in Dubai, bringing together AI professionals, enterprise decision-makers, founders, investors, innovators and ecosystem partners.

17–18 Nov 2026World AI Expo Dubai

19 Nov 2026Entrepreneur & Investor Summit

Dubai, UAEMillennium Airport Hotel

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3 focused days 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM daily Global B2B audience

Proven Across the 2025 Editions

100+

AI Speakers & Thought Leaders

1,800+

Engaged AI Leaders

60+

Nationalities Represented

50+

Sessions, Panels & Pitches

Full Days of Networking

60%+

Key Decision-Makers

Speakers

Meet the Minds Shaping the Future of AI

Previous edition speakers — leaders, founders and innovators who have taken the World AI Expo stage.

Nitin Akarte

Microsoft

AI Network Director

United States

Akshay Singh Dalal

Google

Head of Regional Risk & Compliance

United Arab Emirates

James Hunter

IBM

Program Director @ IBM | Driving DevOps Automation and AI

United Kingdom

Abhinav Sharma

Cisco

CTO & Director - AI & Automation Leader

India

Dr. Nader M. Ghazal

African-Asian Council for AI and Cybersecurity /Intelligent Digital Transformation organisation

Managing Director

United Arab Emirates

Diksha Shrivastava

Mastercard

Manager, Data Scientist

United Arab Emirates

Mario Sauke

Impala & Pergamon Labs

Co-Founder and CFO

United Kingdom

Andreas Blumauer

Graphwise.ai

SVP Growth

Austria

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Shown for reference from previous editions. Not presented as confirmed 2026 speakers.

Activities

Experiences You Can Be Part Of

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Past Event Experience

Previous Edition Highlights

A glimpse of the atmosphere from previous editions.

Attendees networking at World AI Technology Expo Dubai

Keynote session on stage at World AI Expo Dubai

Delegates on the exhibition floor at World AI Expo Dubai

Panel discussion with AI and industry leaders

Speaker presenting to a corporate audience in Dubai

Business leaders connecting during a networking break

Product demonstration at the AI innovation exhibition

Investor and founder conversations at the summit

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The Experience

A Three-Day Event Experience

Two days of AI Expo and conference programming, followed by a dedicated Entrepreneur & Investor Summit — all at the Millennium Airport Hotel, Dubai.

17 November 2026

World AI Expo Dubai

Opening keynotes, enterprise AI panels, applied sessions, the innovation exhibition and curated networking.

18 November 2026

World AI Expo Dubai

A second day of keynotes, industry deep-dives, generative and responsible AI sessions, demos and networking.

19 November 2026

World Entrepreneur & Investor Summit

A dedicated day for founders, startups, venture capital and investors — including startup pitching and curated introductions.

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Experience World AI Expo

A taste of the energy from previous editions — then choose how you take part.

Who Should Attend

Built for Serious Business & AI Audiences

Enterprise Leaders

CXOs and decision-makers shaping AI strategy and transformation.

AI & Technology Executives

Technology leaders deploying AI across products and operations.

Founders & Entrepreneurs

Founders building and scaling AI-driven companies.

Investors & VC Firms

Venture, angel and institutional investors active in AI.

Government & Innovation Teams

Public-sector and smart-government innovation leaders.

Startups

Early-stage and scaling startups seeking visibility and capital.

Technology Providers

Vendors and platforms serving enterprise AI adoption.

Researchers & Educators

Applied researchers and learning organisations.

Media & Community Partners

Media, communities and ecosystem collaborators.

Enterprise leaders, founders and investors at World AI Technology Expo Dubai

Join the Room

Reserve your place among the region’s AI decision-makers

From enterprise leaders and technology executives to founders, investors and government teams — three focused days connect you with a curated, senior audience you will not find in one place anywhere else in the region.

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Trusted By

Leaders From Global Brands

Speakers, sponsors and delegates have represented many of the most influential companies in technology and enterprise.

Microsoft

Google

NVIDIA

AWS

IBM

Cisco

Mastercard

PayPal

Cognizant

Capgemini

Accenture

DHL

Uber

Unilever

Barclays

Philip Morris

HCL Tech

Tata Consultancy Services

GE HealthCare

Vodafone

G42

Inception

Majid Al Futtaim

Aldar

Abu Dhabi Media

Industry Focus Areas

The AI Topics That Matter

Generative AIMachine LearningData & AnalyticsAI AgentsAI GovernanceCybersecurityCloud & InfrastructureHealthcare AIFinTech & AIRetail AIReal Estate AIManufacturing AIEducation AIGovernment AIStartup InnovationInvestment & VC

What Attendees Say

Voices From the 2025 Editions

Nitin Akarte

AI Network Director, Microsoft

★★★★★

Thank you team for hosting the fabulous award and event. It was a great opportunity to understand the unstoppable wave of AI in the Middle East. I enjoyed it and wish to continue it in the future.

Larissa Murmann

Digital Chief HR Officer, Unilever

★★★★★

It was a pleasure to be here — beautiful speakers and very inspirational. Lots of learning for all of us to take home. Very much looking forward to joining again. Thank you.

Aniket Patange

Head of Engineering, HCL Tech

★★★★★

Thank you for bringing the bright minds to work on one stage like this. Compliments on choosing the topics for the panel discussion and interesting speakers.

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Real voices from previous editions — tap any video to play.

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Partner With Us

Put your brand in front of the region’s AI decision-makers

Exhibit, sponsor or partner with World AI Technology Expo Dubai to reach enterprise leaders, founders and investors. Limited exhibition space and sponsorship packages are available — talk to our team today.

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Why Attend

Practical Value, Not Hype

The programme is designed around real enterprise outcomes and genuine connections — not slideware. Here is what you can expect to take away.

Understand AI transformation opportunities for your organisation
Meet technology and solution providers in one place
Explore practical, applied AI use cases across industries
Discover enterprise AI strategies from experienced peers
Build investor, founder and business relationships
Learn from focused, industry-relevant discussions
Explore collaboration and partnership opportunities
Position your company within the regional AI ecosystem

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We focus on practical insight and connection opportunities. We do not promise guaranteed sales, investment, ROI or a fixed number of meetings.

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Highlights & Ways to Take Part

See the atmosphere from previous editions — then choose how you want to be part of 2026.

Previous Edition Highlights

Speaker Moments

Exhibition & Networking

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FAQ

Questions, Answered

World AI Technology Expo Dubai is a corporate AI and technology event held alongside the World Entrepreneur & Investor Summit. It brings together enterprise leaders, AI and technology professionals, founders, investors and ecosystem partners for keynotes, panel discussions, applied AI sessions, an innovation exhibition and curated B2B networking in Dubai.

World AI Expo Dubai takes place on 17 and 18 November 2026, and the World Entrepreneur & Investor Summit takes place on 19 November 2026. Each day runs from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Millennium Airport Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

It is a three-day experience. 17 and 18 November 2026 are dedicated to World AI Expo Dubai, with keynotes, panels, applied AI sessions, an exhibition floor and networking. 19 November 2026 is the World Entrepreneur & Investor Summit, focused on founders, startups, venture capital and investors.

The event is designed for enterprise leaders, AI and technology executives, founders and entrepreneurs, investors and venture capital firms, government and innovation teams, startups, technology service providers, researchers, educators, and media and community partners.

You can book your place from the Book Tickets page. Ticket packages and pricing will be confirmed and published shortly — you can register your interest now to receive official ticket and programme updates.

Yes. The event is hosted at the Millennium Airport Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Detailed room, parking and access information will be shared with registered attendees closer to the event.

2026 speaker announcements will be released shortly. Register your interest on the Speakers page to receive official speaker updates as they are confirmed. Any individuals shown under 'Previous Edition Speakers' participated in a past edition and are not presented as confirmed 2026 speakers.

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