AI Research Conference in Dubai, UAE & the Middle East
Where AI research and applied science meets the people building it — at World AI Technology Expo Dubai.
AI research continues to drive the breakthroughs that reshape industries, and there is growing value in connecting research with real-world application. This page focuses on the bridge between AI research and enterprise deployment.
World AI Technology Expo Dubai brings these themes together across a focused three-day programme on 17, 18 and 19 November 2026 at the Millennium Airport Hotel in Dubai. Whether you attend for the conference content, the exhibition or the networking, the goal is the same: practical insight and valuable connections.
Why AI research and applied science at World AI Expo Dubai
- Connect research advances with real applications
- Explore emerging AI methods and techniques
- Meet researchers and applied practitioners
- Understand evaluation and safety in research
- Bridge academia and industry
On the Programme
Evaluation, benchmarking and reproducibility
Responsible and safe AI research
Collaboration between academia and industry
Talent, skills and capability building
Where the field is heading next
Advances in machine learning and AI methods
What to Expect
- Access to the Entrepreneur & Investor Summit programme
- Keynote sessions from experienced practitioners and leaders
- Panel discussions on real enterprise AI adoption
- Applied, industry-specific AI sessions
Three Focused Days in Dubai
World AI Expo Dubai runs on 17 & 18 November 2026, with the World Entrepreneur & Investor Summit on 19 November 2026 — all at the Millennium Airport Hotel, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM each day.
Why Dubai & the Region
Dubai has positioned itself as one of the world’s most ambitious adopters of artificial intelligence, backed by a national AI strategy, a fast-moving regulatory environment and deep investment in digital infrastructure. That makes it a natural meeting point for organisations that want to move from AI experimentation to real deployment.
World AI Technology Expo Dubai is hosted at the Millennium Airport Hotel in Dubai — a globally connected city that has become one of the most important destinations for artificial intelligence, technology and investment in the world. Holding the event here places you within reach of decision-makers, founders, investors and partners from across the region and beyond.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. It is designed to connect researchers with applied practitioners and enterprise teams who want to translate advances into deployment.
World AI Expo Dubai runs on 17 and 18 November 2026, and the World Entrepreneur & Investor Summit takes place on 19 November 2026, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM each day at the Millennium Airport Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
You can book from the Book Tickets page. Ticket packages will be confirmed shortly — register your interest now to receive official ticket and programme updates.
Yes. You can request exhibition or sponsorship details, apply to speak, or apply for the startup pitching programme through the dedicated pages, and the team will follow up.
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