Shaping the Future of
Intelligent Nations
Where visionary governments, enterprise leaders, AI pioneers, innovators and global technology providers come together to define the next chapter of artificial intelligence.
- 17 NOVEMBER 2026
- DUBAI, UAE
ABOUT THE SUMMIT
Building Tomorrow's Intelligent Nations
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping economies, governments, industries and societies at an unprecedented pace.
Elevate AI Summit brings together policymakers, enterprise leaders, researchers, innovators and technology providers to exchange ideas, showcase innovation and accelerate responsible AI adoption.
Policy Meets Innovation
Where government strategies and AI innovation converge to build future-ready nations.
Strategy Meets Execution
Turning bold AI ambitions into real-world solutions and measurable impact.
Global Collaboration
Uniting global leaders to accelerate AI adoption across borders and industries.
Human-Centric Future
Building intelligent societies that are ethical, inclusive and sustainable.
Four Pillars. One Intelligent Future
Intelligent Governments
Transforming public services, governance and citizen experience through AI-driven innovation.
Intelligent Enterprises
Accelerating productivity, decision-making and sustainable growth with enterprise AI.
Intelligent
Industries
Driving innovation across healthcare, finance, energy, manufacturing, education and beyond.
Responsible
AI
Building trusted frameworks for governance, ethics, security and responsible innovation.
WHY UAE
A Global Gateway for AI Innovation
A Global Gateway for AI Innovation
UAE has emerged as one of the world’s leading centres for artificial intelligence, digital transformation and future technologies.
With ambitious national strategies, world-class infrastructure and a thriving innovation ecosystem, the city provides the ideal environment for governments, enterprises and innovators to collaborate on the future of AI.
Elevate AI Summit brings this global community together in one destination to inspire partnerships, exchange knowledge and accelerate meaningful progress.
VOICES OF ELEVATE
MEET THE LEADERS SHAPING THE FUTURE OF AI
Dr. Walid Elsahar
Director of IT
RAKEZ
Adel Miran
Director General, Facilities Management & Administration
Dubai Holdings
Dr. Ebrahim Al Zaabi
National Risk and Policy Director
Executive Office of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing
Awad El-Sidiq
Head of AI & Analytics
ADNOC Distribution
Loren Alhusain
Senior Strategic Programs & Digital Transformation Leader
UAE Government Entity
Jacob Mathew
Head of IT
Govt of UAE
Geeta Khatwani
AI, Digital Transformation & Innovation Leader
Leading Bank in UAE
Snehal Kulthe
Advisor, Chairman Office - Digital Strategy & Transformation
Abu Dhabi Govt Entity
Varghese Skariah
Group Data Director
Liva Group
Kuntal Malia
Chief Data & Insights Officer
Metro Brands Limited
Dr. Fayid Kadambodan
Assistant Director – Enterprise Solutions - Digital
DIEZ
INDUSTRIES REPRESENTED
UNITED LEADERS ACROSS
KEY INDUSTRIES
Cross-sector collaboration driving Al innovation and real-world impact.
Government & Public Sector
Banking & Financial Services
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Energy, UtilitiesÂ
Oil & Gas
Telecom
& ICT
Manufacturing
& Industrial
Real Estate
& Smart Cities
Retail &
Ecommerce
AviationÂ
& Logistics
WHO YOU'LL MEET
CONNECT WITH THE DECISION MAKERS
SHAPING THE AI REVOLUTION
Engage with senior leaders, innovators and technology pioneers drivingÂ
AI adotion, strategy and transfranmation across industries and governments
Chief AI
Officer
Chief Information Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief DigitalÂ
Officer
Chief Innovation Officer
IT Director
Head of Digital Transformation
Head of Data & Analytics
Head of Digital Platforms
Head of Enterprise Architecture
SUMMIT THEMES
CONVERSATIONS
DEFINING THE NEXT DECADE
High-impact themes driving strategic dialogue, innovation and responsible Al leadership.
NATIONAL
AI STRATEGIES
SOVEREIGN AI &
DIGITAL
INFRASTRUCTURE
AI-POWERED
GOVERNMENTS
ENTERPRISE AI TRANSFORMATION
AGENTIC Al & INTELLIGENT AUTOMATION
Al GOVERNANCE
& ETHICS
CYBERSECURITY
IN THE AI ERA
AI FOR HEALTHCARE
AI IN FINANCIAL
SERVICES
SMART CITIES & URBAN INTELLIGENCE
FUTURE SKILLS & TRANSFORMATION
SUSTAINABLE AI
AI EXCELLENCE AWARDS
CELEBRATING LEADERSHIP
IN THE AGE OF AI
Honouring organisations and individuals driving meaningful AI innovation, impact and transformation
ENTERPRISE
AWARDS
AI Transformation Excellence
Intelligent Enterpise Award
AI Innovation Leader
AI Workforce Transformation
GOVERNMENT
AWARDS
AI Government Initiative
Smart City Innovation
National AI Leadership
Digital Public Services Excellence
TECHNOLOGY
AWARDS
AI Platform of the Year
AI Startup of the YearÂ
AI Security Innovation
AI Infrastructure Excellence
INDIVIDUAL
AWARDS
AI Visionary of the Year
Chief AI Officer of the Year
Young AI Innovator
Digital Leader of the Year
The Future Isn't Waiting.
Neither Should You.
Join the leaders, innovators and policymakers shaping the next generation of intelligent nations.