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Artificial Intelligence · Abu Dhabi
Global AI Show Abu Dhabi 2026
A two-day AI conference and exhibition bringing together enterprise leaders, founders, investors, researchers and government decision-makers to explore the full AI stack — from agentic systems and generative AI to robotics, infrastructure and real-world enterprise deployment.
About the event
Where AI becomes a business decision
Global AI Show Abu Dhabi is designed for people deploying artificial intelligence at scale. The event brings enterprise, government, startup, research and investment communities together to examine the technologies, infrastructure and commercial models shaping the next generation of AI.
The 2026 Abu Dhabi edition covers agentic AI, generative AI, robotics, AI infrastructure, sovereign compute, cybersecurity, enterprise deployment and investment, with two days of keynotes, panels, exhibitions and business networking.
6,000+Attendees
150+Speakers
100+Exhibitors, sponsors & partners
150+Media
Why attend
Built for builders, buyers and decision-makers
The official event positioning focuses on meaningful access, smart networking, enterprise buying power and a forward-looking view of the AI market.
AI leadershipAI’s Top 1%
Hear directly from leaders building and deploying frontier AI systems across business and government.
Capital & policyAccess That Matters
Connect with family offices, sovereign investment networks, public-sector leaders and enterprise decision-makers.
Market outlookThe 2027 Signal
Explore the technologies, platforms and business models likely to shape the next phase of AI adoption.
NetworkingSmart Matchmaking
An AI-powered networking app is designed to help attendees schedule relevant meetings before the event.
FoundersBuilt for Builders
Founders, developers and product teams meet investors and enterprises looking for AI solutions.
EcosystemAI Side Events
The event promotes a wider week of AI activity and business networking around Abu Dhabi.
Audience profile
Who you’ll meet
C-suite leaders, founders, investors and senior technical practitioners form the core audience promoted by the event.
72%C-Level, Director, VP or Founder
38%Enterprises & Corporates
26%Technology
9%Startups
8%Government & Public Sector
5%Investors, Advisory & Consulting
4%Developers
4%Professor, PhD or Academic
2026 speaker lineup
Featured AI leaders
The following speakers are currently listed on the official 2026 Abu Dhabi event page.
Agenda
Two days across the AI stack
The official programme runs across multiple stages. The sessions below reflect the currently published agenda highlights; use the official agenda page for the latest complete timetable.
Arrival
Registration & Coffee
Delegate check-in and networking before the conference programme.
Main Event
Opening
Welcome to Global AI Show
Opening of the Abu Dhabi 2026 conference programme.
Leadership-AI
Opening Keynote
The InfraAI Era: Leading in the Age of Intelligent Infrastructure
How AI-powered infrastructure is reshaping resilience, innovation and national competitiveness.
Vision Stage
Panel Discussion
Who Gets the Compute? The New Race for AI Capacity
Compute, GPUs, sovereign AI, energy, data centers and strategic infrastructure partnerships.
Vision Stage
Headliner Keynote
The New Web Is Agentic. Is Your Infrastructure Ready?
Infrastructure, security and architecture for enterprise-scale autonomous AI agents.
Published Agenda
Headliner Keynote
AI for Good: Human Values in the Age of Digital Consciousness
A discussion on keeping wisdom, compassion and purpose central as AI capabilities expand.
Published Agenda
Arrival
Registration & Coffee
Day-two delegate arrival and networking.
Main Event
Energy-AI · Opening Keynote
AI in Power Systems: From Insights to Deployment
AI-enabled grids, predictive operations and real-time optimisation for energy resilience.
Parallel Track
Energy-AI · Panel
The Future of Energy Is Intelligent
From AI foresight to enterprise transformation across the energy sector.
Parallel Track
Robotics-AI · Opening Keynote
The Age of Physical AI: When Intelligence Meets the Real World
How intelligent machines, autonomous systems and robotics are moving AI into physical environments.
Parallel Track
Robotics-AI · Panel
Moving Away from Waypoints – Making Industrial Robots Truly Autonomous
Computer vision, edge AI and adaptive robotics for next-generation industrial operations.
Parallel Track
Energy-AI · Keynote
Powering Intelligence: How AI Is Rewiring the Global Energy Grid
Predictive and adaptive AI systems for smarter, more resilient power infrastructure.
Parallel Track
Use the official agenda for the complete programme
The organizer publishes a multi-stage agenda with additional sessions, speakers, side rooms and updates. Session timing and titles can change.
View Full Official AgendaTickets
Book your pass
Current prices shown on the official ticket page. Availability and promotional pricing may change.
VIP Pass
$999$1,499
Two-day in-person pass
- 2 Days Exhibition Access
- 2 Days Conference Access
- Official Event App
- Complimentary Lunch & Refreshments
- Business Networking Zone
- VIP Lounge & Reserved Seating
Business Pass
$199$499
Two-day in-person pass
- 2 Days Exhibition Access
- 2 Days Conference Access
- Official Event App
- Complimentary Lunch & Refreshments
- Business Networking Zone
Standard Pass
$29$59
Two-day in-person pass
- 2 Days Exhibition Access
- 2 Days Conference Access
- Official Event App
- Entry to the conference and exhibition programme
- Upgrade options subject to availability
Partners & ecosystem
Official partners and Global AI Show network
The event currently lists an official Supporting Partner and Destination Partner, alongside its wider Global AI Show series partner network.
Supporting Partner
Destination Partner
Global AI Show Series Partners
Salesforce
Dell Technologies
Uber AI Solutions
Snowflake
Alibaba Cloud
Infosys
NTT DATA
SAS
Coursera
Freshworks
ManageEngine
ElevenLabs
Dataiku
Scale AI
Dynatrace
Netskope
Skillsoft
NYU Abu Dhabi
Multiverse Computing
Magna AI
Organized by
VAP Group
Global AI Show identifies VAP Group as the event organizer.
Powered by
Times of AI
The event website lists Times of AI as the platform powering the Global AI Show.
Location
Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi
Al Raha Beach · Abu Dhabi · United Arab Emirates
Space42 Arena is a multi-purpose indoor venue in Al Raha Beach, Abu Dhabi. The venue is accessible from central Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Zayed International Airport, with parking available for visitors.
Address:
Space42 Arena
Al Raha Beach
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
Global AI Show Abu Dhabi 2026
Meet the people deploying AI at scale
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