AIterate Forums · 29 April 2027
Leading the AI Revolution in the Middle East.
AIterate Dubai is an exclusive forum for C-level executives, AI leaders and government representatives dedicated to shaping AI's future in the Middle East.
About this Forum
AIterate Dubai
The summit explores AI leadership's role in driving innovation while aligning with the region's values, economic ambitions and public policy priorities. With a focus on ethical and strategic AI implementation, keynotes and panels offer insight into the trends transforming the region, and leaders from industry and government engage on values-driven progress across both.
Venue, speakers and invitations announced later in 2026. By invitation: request yours and we respond within 48 hours.
The programme
Thursday
29 April 2027
An indicative programme. Sessions and speakers are confirmed closer to the date.
9:00 am – 9:30 am
Registration and networking
Start the day connecting with executives and AI leaders from across the MENA region's innovation landscape.
9:30 am – 10:00 am
Keynote · AI and Middle East Economic Transformation
Pioneering the future: the UAE's vision for AI leadership, through strategic initiatives, public-private partnership and a knowledge-based digital economy.
10:00 am – 11:15 am
Panel 1 · AI Governance and Ethics
Leading experts on the challenges and strategies for ethical AI deployment across the public and private sectors, and how to align AI with ethical standards and societal values.
11:15 am – 11:45 am
Networking coffee break
Refreshments and a focused opportunity to continue the morning's discussions with peers.
11:45 am – 12:45 pm
Panel 2 · AI in Action: Sector-Specific Transformation
How AI is changing the region's key industries, from energy to Islamic banking to healthcare and smart cities, while respecting regional requirements, culture and regulation.
12:45 pm – 1:15 pm
Prayer break
Prayer rooms (musalla) available for delegates.
1:15 pm – 2:30 pm
Networking lunch
An extended lunch with themed discussion tables and facilitated introductions.
2:30 pm – 3:45 pm
Panel 3 · Building the Foundation: MENA's AI Infrastructure
The enablers of AI success in the region: data centres, Arabic language models, cloud sovereignty, local talent and the partnerships that sustain them.
3:45 pm – 4:30 pm
Afternoon break and Asr prayer
Refreshments and prayer break, with prayer rooms available. Networking continues.
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Panel 4 · Catalysing Innovation: The AI Startup Ecosystem
Nurturing AI entrepreneurship in the region through strategic investment, corporate partnership, mentorship and support.
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Closing remarks and networking
The key insights and actions from the day.
Join us in Dubai.
Thursday 29 April 2027 · Dubai. Tell us a little about yourself and we respond within 48 hours.