Dubai AI Festival 2026 is a major global event bringing together leaders, innovators, investors, and experts from the world of artificial intelligence and future technologies. Held in Dubai, UAE on 7–8 April 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the festival is part of Dubai AI Week and organised by Dubai AI Campus in strategic partnership with the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and the UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy & Remote Work Applications Office.
This two‑day event serves as a hub for shaping the future of AI, providing a platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and showcasing cutting‑edge innovations. It features a rich agenda with 150+ sessions, 50+ workshops and roundtables, and participation from 20,000+ attendees including 200+ speakers, investors, enterprises, and global exhibitors from over 120 countries.
The festival focuses on key themes in artificial intelligence — such as AI for all, AI governance, innovation and ethics, AI literacy, and the future of work — highlighting how AI is driving transformation across industries, society, and the global economy.
Dubai AI Festival also offers interactive experiences like Fireside Chats, FutureTech Dialogues, and the FutureTech World Cup — a competition for startups to present innovative AI solutions to investors and industry leaders
