Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week (ADAW) 2025

Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week 2025 is the inaugural global summit dedicated to advancing autonomous technologies—from eVTOL aircraft to robotics, shuttles, and AI-driven systems. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, this six-day event brings together global leaders, innovators, and policymakers in Abu Dhabi to explore innovation, policy, and deployment of autonomous mobility across land, sea, and air.

Key Highlights

• Flagship Summit Kickoff: The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Summit on November 10 marks the strategic launch, setting the tone for innovation and policy dialogue.

• DRIFTx Exhibition (Nov 10–12): Live showcase of mobility technologies across land, sea, air, and robotics.

• RoboCup Asia‑Pacific (Nov 10–15): Hosted by Khalifa University, this is the MENA debut of the AI-driven autonomous robotics competition.

• Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL) Finale (Nov 15): The high-speed grand finale featuring self-driving cars and virtual racing simulations.

Who Should Attend?

• Government policymakers & regulators

• Autonomous tech innovators (land, air, marine)

• Robotics & AI developers

• Infrastructure & mobility investors

• Academic & R&D professionals

• Smart systems integrators

Main Event Features

• Autonomous Summit: High-level strategic discussions with global leaders.

• DRIFTx Exhibition: Interactive demonstrations of the latest smart mobility solutions.

• A2RL Finale: Featuring cutting-edge autonomous race cars and a virtual racing league.