This event is being driven by the newly announced Abu Dhabi Government Digital Strategy for 2025-2027
The UAE is continuing to solidify its leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) with the announcement that Abu Dhabi will host the Ai Everything Global Summit & Expo in 2026.
The event, held at the St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort in Abu Dhabi, brings together top industry leaders and innovators from around the world, underscoring the UAE’s growing importance in the global AI landscape.
In a bold step towards this vision, the UAE plans to create the world’s first fully AI-powered government within the next two years, driven by the newly announced Abu Dhabi Government Digital Strategy for 2025-2027.
This marks another key milestone in the nation’s goal to become a premier global hub for AI innovation.
Already a leader in AI talent globally, the UAE ranks second only to the United States, and this strategic initiative further demonstrates its commitment to shaping the future of AI.
The Ai Everything Global Summit, held at the St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort in Abu Dhabi, brings together top industry leaders and innovators from around the world, underscoring the UAE’s growing importance in the global AI landscape.
The 2026 event will be organised by KAOUN International, part of the Dubai World Trade Centre, and will take place at the ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi.
The strategic partnership with the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT) reinforces the capital’s role as a center for technological innovation and AI-driven economic transformation.
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The summit will annually gather influential stakeholders from both the public and private sectors to explore the future of AI and its role in powering economies of tomorrow.
Ai Everything Global is positioned as a unique convergence point for AI thought leaders, technology innovators, and policymakers.
It aims to foster discussions on the safe and responsible deployment of AI across industries, with an emphasis on advancing AI frameworks, talent development, and large-scale adoption in global markets.
The event will also serve as a platform for global collaborations, paving the way for the future of AI in government, business, and society.
In addition to hosting global dialogues on AI, Abu Dhabi will offer a world-class venue for the summit at the ADNEC Centre, which is equipped with cutting-edge facilities and accommodations for high-level collaborations.
The ADNEC Group’s involvement in the event highlights Abu Dhabi’s ambition to position itself at the heart of global technological progress.
The UAE’s push for AI leadership is aligned with its broader national goals. The country’s National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031 aims to place AI at the core of various sectors, contributing $100 billion to the national GDP by 2030.
With significant investments in AI infrastructure and talent, including initiatives like the $500 billion Stargate AI Consortium and the $27 million ADQ Growth Lab to accelerate AI R&D, the UAE is ensuring that AI remains a central pillar of its future economy.
Moreover, the country is actively investing in workforce development through initiatives like the ‘One Million Arab Coders’ programme, which aims to equip the next generation with the necessary AI and coding skills to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
The Ai Everything Global Summit will further accelerate the UAE’s AI objectives, creating a platform for industry leaders to discuss and showcase the latest AI advancements.
With over 200 speakers and 500 global tech enterprises participating, the event promises to be a game-changer in the AI sector.
Leading companies such as ASUS, Alibaba Cloud, AWS, Dell, and IBM will join forces with top AI experts to demonstrate how AI is revolutionizing industries worldwide.
By 2026, the Ai Everything Global Summit in Abu Dhabi will be at the forefront of AI innovation, contributing to the UAE’s vision of creating a robust digital economy driven by artificial intelligence.
With a strong focus on collaboration, AI development, and real-world applications, the event will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of AI at the global level.
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