United Arab Emirates · November 2026
Dubai 2026
AI Innovation Summit at the Versace Hotel Dubai — a strategic hub for AI & tech community engagement. 300+ attendees blending academia, industry, and investment across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Programme
- 01Sovereign AI and education-at-scale track
- 02Gulf-region incubation launch
- 03Public-sector and enterprise partnerships
- 04Investment Alliance regional showcase
The Dubai conference is part of the AI Academy's global series — convening founders, researchers, and institutional partners around the academy's mission to advance AI in service of humanity.
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