Abu Dhabi, UAE — 23 November 2025 — The global artificial intelligence community will turn its attention to the UAE this December as the Global AI Show Abu Dhabi 2025 unveils its visionary partners and an exceptional roster of world-class speakers. Scheduled for 8–9 December 2025 at Space42 Arena, the event is set to be one of the most influential AI gatherings of the year, bridging global innovation with the region’s rapidly advancing digital ambition.
Organised by VAP Group in collaboration with Times of AI, the conference will spotlight the theme “AI:2031 – Accelerating Intelligent Futures”, reflecting a decade-forward look at AI’s impact on economies, industries, and societies.
Backed by strategic national partners including the Abu Dhabi Convention & Exhibition Bureau, the UAE National Program for Artificial Intelligence, and the Cyber Security Council, the 2025 edition reinforces Abu Dhabi’s status as a global hub for responsible AI governance, cybersecurity leadership, and large-scale innovation deployment.
🌍 A Global Stage for AI Visionaries
The Global AI Show Abu Dhabi 2025 will convene an exceptional lineup of international thought leaders, technology pioneers, policymakers, investors, and academic innovators representing the full spectrum of AI expertise.
Featured speakers include:
Maitha Alnuaimi
Director, GIS Centre Department, Dubai Municipality
A rising leader in geospatial intelligence and smart-city innovation.
Andy Tang
Managing Partner, Draper Dragon
A veteran venture investor with 15+ unicorn portfolio companies and two decades in Silicon Valley.
H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti
Former Head of Cyber Security, UAE Government
One of the world’s most respected authorities on cyber resilience and digital trust.
Dr. Ebrahim Al Alkeem Al Zaabi
Director of Digital Transformation, Cyber Security & AI, Abu Dhabi Government
A prominent figure shaping the Emirate’s digital and AI-forward public-sector evolution.
Dr. Hyunjin Kim
Assistant Professor of Strategy, INSEAD
An academic innovator analyzing how AI drives competitive advantage and future business models.
The conference program includes a diverse portfolio of sessions such as:
- Future Trends in AI: Preparing Governance Ecosystems for 2031
- Powered by AI: Building the Next Billion Startups
- Supercharged by AI: The Next Generation of Disruptive Technologies
- AI-Powered Crisis Response: Reinventing Incident Management for a Digital Era
🤝 Strategic Partnerships Empowering the 2025 Edition
This year’s visionary partner network strengthens the event’s mission to expand global AI cooperation, promote ethical adoption, and accelerate region-wide digital transformation. Through multi-stakeholder collaboration, the event will advance:
- National AI policy frameworks
- Scalable enterprise AI deployment
- Investment-ready startup ecosystems
- Secure and resilient digital infrastructure
- Global research, innovation, and talent growth
Abu Dhabi’s commitment to placing AI at the heart of its economic diversification strategy makes the city a natural host for this landmark gathering.
🎙 A Platform for AI Innovation, Ethics & Opportunity
The Global AI Show Abu Dhabi 2025 will offer an immersive experience featuring:
- High-impact keynotes & fireside conversations
- Cross-sector panel discussions & masterclasses
- Technology showcases & product demonstrations
- Startup exhibitions & investor-founder matchmaking
- Policy dialogues & cybersecurity leadership roundtables
As the world navigates breakthrough advancements in generative AI, robotics, autonomous systems, and digital ecosystems, the event will serve as a catalyst for responsible, scalable, and investment-ready AI adoption.
📅 Event Details
Global AI Show Abu Dhabi 2025
📍 Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi
🗓 8–9 December 2025
🌐 https://www.globalaishow.com/abu-dhabi/
