What is the event focus?

Shaping the future of autonomous technologies across land, sea, air, and robotics.

Where and when is the event taking place?

In Abu Dhabi from 10–15 November 2025.

Why you should not miss it?

As the first event of its kind, Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week 2025 positions the emirate at the forefront of global smart mobility. It offers unprecedented access to innovation, policymaking, live demos, and strategic partnerships across multiple domains of autonomous systems.

Is there a dress code for the event?

Business formal or smart professional attire.

Is the event part of a broader push for autonomous mobility?

Yes—linked with SAVI cluster, eVTOL trials, and autonomous shuttles in Abu Dhabi.

Monday, November 10, 2025

Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week (ADAW) 2025

Name: Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week (ADAW) 2025
Start: 2025-11-10T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-11-15T17:00:00+00:00
Location: Abu Dhabi Yas Island

Dive into the future of smart mobility at Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week —your gateway to global innovation across land, sea, air, and robotics.

Smart and Autonomous Systems Council

Date and Time

November 10 - November 15

Location

Abu Dhabi Yas Island

Yas Bay - Yas Island Abu Dhabi

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About This Event

Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week (ADAW) 2025 is a Technology event taking place 10-15 Nov 2025 at Abu Dhabi Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

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.