Dubai AI Week 2025

Dubai AI Week 2025, taking place from April 21 to 25, is a premier event organized by the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence in collaboration with the Dubai Future Foundation. Held under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the week-long event aims to drive global AI innovation and showcases Dubai's commitment to becoming a leading hub for artificial intelligence. ​

Key Highlights

• AI Retreat (April 21, Museum of the Future): An exclusive, invite-only gathering of over 100 global leaders, tech giants, and policymakers to discuss AI strategies and governance frameworks. ​

• Dubai Assembly for AI (April 21–25, AREA 2071): A five-day forum hosting over 2,500 participants, including delegations from 15 countries and 25 global tech companies, featuring 50+ sessions on AI trends and innovations. ​

• Global Prompt Engineering Championship (April 22–23, AREA 2071): A competition with 24 finalists from a global pool of 3,800 applicants competing for AED 1 million in prizes across categories like Art, Gaming, Coding, and Video. ​

• Machines Can See Summit (April 23–24, Museum of the Future & AREA 2071): A summit focusing on AI's role in creating safer societies, featuring over 1,000 participants and 20 keynotes. ​

• Dubai AI Festival (April 23–24, Madinat Jumeirah): A gathering of 8,000 industry experts, 500 investors, and 100 exhibitors, organized by Dubai AI Campus in partnership with DIFC and the UAE AI Office. ​

• AI Week in Schools (April 21–25): An educational initiative engaging students and educators across Dubai to equip future generations with fundamental AI skills. ​

• Dubai AI Week Hackathon (April 25, AREA 2071): A hands-on competition challenging innovators to design autonomous AI agents capable of solving real-world problems. ​

Who Should Attend?

This event is ideal for:​

• Government officials and policymakers

• Global industry leaders and CEOs

• Startups and investors

• Tech innovators and developers

• Educators and students