Dubai AI Week 2026 Set to Double in Scale and Global Influence
Dubai is once again asserting its leadership on the global technology stage with the announcement of Dubai AI Week 2026, set to be held in April 2026. Spearheaded by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, the event is poised to double in scale, building on the remarkable success of its previous editions.
Sheikh Hamdan stated, “Following the success of this year’s edition, we have directed that the next Dubai AI Week be held in April 2026, with the goal of doubling all targets — expanding to 20 events across the city and welcoming participation from the world’s leading technology experts.” His vision underscores the Emirate’s ambition to position Dubai as a central hub for artificial intelligence, innovation, and digital transformation.
Dubai AI Week 2026 will feature 20 dynamic events across the city, drawing participation from global tech giants, AI researchers, policymakers, and futurists. The expanded format not only reflects Dubai’s growing influence in the AI space but also its commitment to creating a platform that fosters collaboration, knowledge exchange, and innovation on a global scale.
The decision to institutionalize Dubai AI Week as an annual gathering further strengthens its role in shaping the future of technology. The event will spotlight the latest in generative AI, robotics, ethical AI governance, machine learning, and smart city integrations — all aligned with Dubai’s broader strategic goals for AI adoption and digital economy growth.
As the world accelerates toward an AI-driven future, Dubai is positioning itself as a thought leader and catalyst for global innovation. Dubai AI Week 2026 promises to be a landmark edition — one that not only sets new benchmarks in scale and impact but also redefines the global dialogue around artificial intelligence.
Stay tuned as Dubai continues to script the future.
