UAE – Mubasher: DXB Live, the event management agency of Dubai World Trade Centre, is planning to organise the global ‘Future Festival Summit’ in cooperation with Trend Hunter, a top trend platform and innovation accelerator.
This event is set to be held from 24 to 25 April 2024 at the Expo City Dubai with the attendance of innovators from across the industry and tech enthusiasts from across the globe, according to a press release.
Themed ‘The Year AI Changes You!’, Dubai’s Future Festival Summit will be the first to be organised in the Middle East.
The event will highlight UAE's commitment to embracing technology for innovation, excellence, and sustainable growth, serving as a platform for visionaries, AI enthusiasts, and industry leaders, to share valuable insights, and explore the dynamic impact of AI.
Abdulaziz AlJaziri, Deputy CEO and Chief Operations Officer of Dubai Future Foundation, said: "Hosting the ‘Future Festival Summit’ will contribute to strengthening Dubai and the UAE’s global position as a hub for innovation and technology. The UAE embraces a proactive approach in adopting and integrating AI across key sectors.”
“By bringing together talented minds in technology and innovation, we are setting the stage for groundbreaking discussions and collaborations that will shape the future of industries and society at large,” AlJaziri added
Jeremy Gutsche, award-winning author, CEO & Innovation Expert at Trend Hunter, stated: “As the host city, Dubai is demonstrating its unwavering commitment to technological advancements as well as building a platform to generate discussions that provide a glimpse into the future of artificial intelligence."
“We are confident that this summit will transform the innovation landscape, and we are truly honoured to be playing a significant role in encouraging global efforts and cooperation,” he noted.
The UAE is committed to advancing artificial intelligence (AI) growth through its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031. This initiative aims to boost AI adoption in crucial sectors like education and government services, positioning the country as a global AI hub.
According to PwC research, AI could contribute 14% of the UAE's GDP by 2030, with the Middle East reaping $320 billion of the global AI benefits.
Earlier this week, CAI Concierge AI raised investment led by Enlightened Minds and VC SILA to expand in the UAE.
