UAE AI Festival 2026

The UAE AI Festival brings together the people building, adopting, and shaping AI across the UAE.

From emerging talent and graduates to companies, founders, industry leaders, and ecosystem partners, the festival is designed to create stronger connections across the AI ecosystem.

Throughout the day, attendees will have the opportunity to hear from companies and industry leaders, discover career opportunities, meet emerging AI talent, and build meaningful connections.

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Event Details 

Event Date Monday, October 12th, 2026
الموقع Manarat Al Saadiyat
Time 10:00 - 16:00 PM UAE TIme
السعر Free

What to expect

  • Keynotes & company talks from AI leaders, founders, and practitioners

  • NOMU Al Ghurair AI in Industries graduation ceremony

  • Company booths showcasing AI work, products, and opportunities

  • Career opportunities and direct connections with hiring companies

  • Networking with founders, developers, students, educators, and AI professionals

  • Real-world AI use cases, ideas, and conversations

  • New connections, collaborations, and opportunities across the UAE AI ecosystem

Schedule

10:00 – 10:45
Doors Open & Registration
10:45 – 11:00
Opening Ceremony
11:00 – 11:45
From Reasoning to Action: The Integration Problem Behind Agentic AI
Panel Discussion
11:45 – 12:30
Company Talks
12:30 – 13:30
Celebrating AGF Talent
13:30 – 16:00
AI Community Lounge & Networking

Become a Sponsor

Partner with UAE AI Festival 2026 to gain visibility, showcase your AI work, connect with talent, and engage directly with the UAE’s AI ecosystem.

Become a sponsor

Become a Community Partner

Join us as an official Community Partner and help bring together communities across AI, technology, entrepreneurship, innovation, education, and careers.

Become a community partner

Who should attend?

AI and tech professionals

Community and ecosystem leaders

Recruiters and hiring teams

Companies building and adopting AI

Recruiters and hiring teams

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