Dubai AI Festival 2026 to convene global technology leaders

The third edition of the Dubai AI Festival is scheduled to take place on October 26 and 27, 2026, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Organized by the Dubai AI Campus at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) in partnership with the Office of the UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, the event aims to foster collaboration among global policymakers, technology leaders, investors, and innovators.

Under the theme ‘Where Intelligence Meets Opportunity’, the festival expects participants from over 100 countries, including more than 150 speakers, 500 investors, and 200 exhibitors. The program will focus on the transformation of industries, economic productivity, and the governance of artificial intelligence, supporting Dubai’s goal to serve as a global hub for the digital economy.