Dubai AI Festival 2025 to Showcase Global AI Advancements and Investments

Building on its successful inaugural edition, the Dubai AI Festival 2025 is set to return on April 23-24 at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, reinforcing the emirate’s position as a global AI hub.

Held under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, the event is organised by Dubai AI Campus in collaboration with DIFC, the Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, and the Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Office.

A key part of Dubai AI Week, the festival will bring together 8,000+ industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators from over 100 countries to explore AI’s transformative impact on businesses, governance, and society. With AI projected to contribute $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030, including $320 billion in the Middle East, the event will serve as a vital platform for fostering AI-driven growth.

Key themes for 2025 include responsible AI deployment, transparency, and the future of work. The festival will feature a dynamic exhibition of cutting-edge AI innovations, a startup showcase, and the FutureTech World Cup, where top AI startups will pitch groundbreaking solutions to investors. Additionally, the Global FutureTech Innovation Programme will highlight young AI talents tackling real-world challenges.

His Excellency Arif Amiri, CEO of DIFC Authority, emphasized the festival’s role in shaping AI adoption, stating,

"The Dubai AI Festival will accelerate responsible and effective AI implementation across business, government, and society."

Aligned with Dubai’s vision for innovation and economic growth, the festival is expected to drive over $300 million in AI investments by 2028, solidifying the city’s leadership in emerging technologies.

News Source: Dubai Media Office