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Description
08:40-09:00
Opening
LocationMuseum of The Future
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Opening Ceremony
Hao Li
Hao Li
ProfessorMBZUAI
CEO and Co-FounderPinscreen
Merouane Debbah
Merouane Debbah
ProfessorKhalifa University
09:00-09:05
Opening
LocationMuseum of The Future
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Welcome Remarks
Alexander Khanin
Alexander Khanin
FounderPolynome Group
FounderMachines Can See
09:05-09:25
Opening
LocationMuseum of The Future
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Opening Keynote
H.E. Omar Sultan Al Olama
H.E. Omar Sultan Al Olama
MinisterUAE Ministry of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications
09:30-09:50
Opening
LocationMuseum of The Future
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Fireside Chat
Sahar Al-Attar
Sahar Al-Attar
CorrespondentAgence France-Presse (AFP)
H.E. Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori
H.E. Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori
Director GeneralDigital Dubai
09:50-09:55
Opening
LocationMuseum of The Future
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Welcome Remarks
Mohammed Al Mudharreb
Mohammed Al Mudharreb
Chief AI Officer and CEO of Corporate Technology Support ServicesRoad and Transport Authority (RTA)
09:40-10:25
Workshop
Participation is free
Registration is required
LocationDFA Auditorium
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Workshop by X (1)
Grok 3: Advancing User Experience on X
Grok 3: Advancing User Experience on X
AboutThis workshop explores AI's role in enhancing the user experience on X, showcasing how Grok’s real-time data access and evolving capabilities—such as Think, DeepSearch, and in-feed tools—drive innovation. It examines global AI conversation trends and demonstrates Grok’s business value by boosting productivity and delivering deeper insights, offering valuable perspectives for platform users.
10:00-10:15
Keynote
LocationMuseum of The Future
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Technology of the Year Review
Pavlos Panagiotidis
Pavlos Panagiotidis
EMEA Head of AI and Platform ArchitectureSAP
10:20-11:20
Panel Discussion
LocationMuseum of The Future
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Wanted: AI to Retain and Attract Talents to the CountryThis panel will explore how the development of artificial intelligence within the country helps prevent brain drain and attracts talented specialists from around the world
Lenah Hassaballah
Lenah Hassaballah
Moderator
PresenterCNN Business Arabic
H.E. Meutya Hafid
H.E. Meutya Hafid
MinisterMinistry of Communication and Digital Affairs of Indonesia
H.E. Dr. Amr Talaat
H.E. Dr. Amr Talaat
MinisterMinistry of Communications and Information Technology of Egypt
H.E. Zhaslan Madiyev
H.E. Zhaslan Madiyev
MinisterMinistry of Digital Development, Innovation, and Aerospace Industry of Kazakhstan
H.E. Gobind Singh Deo
H.E. Gobind Singh Deo
MinisterMinistry of Digital of Malaysia
11:00-11:00
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Memorandum of Understanding Signing Among Astana Hub, IT-Park Uzbekistan, and Al-Farabi Innovation Hub
10:30-11:30
Workshop
Participation is free
Registration is required
LocationDFA Auditorium
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Workshop NVIDIA
Platform Approach to Bringing Generative AI to Production
AboutExplore how NVIDIA tackles the challenges of deploying generative AI with its complete hardware and software platforms. Discover how NVIDIA's scalable GPUs and advanced AI frameworks offer the tools to efficiently train, deploy, and optimize AI models
11:25-12:00
Keynote
LocationMuseum of The Future
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Geometric Deep Learning: from Euclid to Nobel
Michael Bronstein
Michael Bronstein
DeepMind Professor of AI The University of Oxford
Scientific Director The Aithyra Institute in Vienna
12:00-13:00
Workshop
Participation is free
Registration is required
LocationDFA Auditorium
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Workshop by SAP
Turning AI into Real-World Results
Turning AI into Real-World Results
AboutAn interactive session where business leaders will design custom AI assistants tailored to their organizations. Learn how AI can enhance Product Innovation, Supply Chain, and Customer Experience through practical brainstorming and real-world applications
12:00-12:30
Keynote
LocationMuseum of The Future
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Prime Video: a Differentiated Viewing Experience
Gerard Medioni
Gerard Medioni
Vice President and Distinguished ScientistAmazon Prime Video & Studios
12:30-13:00
Keynote
LocationMuseum of The Future
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AI-Based Predictive Control of Cell Aging in Biotech: Maximizing Value for Patients and Business
Daniele Iacovelli
Daniele Iacovelli
Senior Vice President and Global Head of Digital, AI and Operational ExcellenceRoche Pharma
13:00-13:40
Coffee break
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Coffee break
13:40-14:40
Panel Discussion
LocationMuseum of The Future
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Good AI: Between Hype and Mediocrity – Defining What We Truly Need in an Era of TrendsThis panel explores distinguishing transformative innovations from fleeting trends in AI. Experts will discuss balancing advancement with utility and aligning with societal needs
Dana Al Omar
Dana Al Omar
Moderator
Technology EditorThe National
Namik Hrle
Namik Hrle
IBM Fellow, Vice President of DevelopmentIBM Software Group
Paolo Benanti
Paolo Benanti
Professor of AI EthicsPontifical Gregorian University
Maurice Tanas
Maurice Tanas
Senior ManagerDigital Economy Ecosystem & Acceleration at Dubai Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Enrico Natalizio
Dr. Enrico Natalizio
Chief Researcher of the Autonomous Robotics Research CenterTII
Nada Al Meqbali
Nada Al Meqbali
Vice President, Future Foresight and Creative LabADNOC
13:30-14:30
Keynote
LocationDFA Auditorium
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From Algorithms to Leadership: The AI Revolution in Management Education
Peter Zemsky
Peter Zemsky
Eli Lilly Chaired Professor of Strategy and InnovationINSEAD
14:30-15:00
Workshop
Participation is free
Registration is required
LocationDFA Auditorium
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Workshop by Dubai Police
Decoding Life with AI: Exploring the Frontier of Genomic Science
Decoding Life with AI: Exploring the Frontier of Genomic Science
AboutThis talk introduces the exciting intersection of artificial intelligence and genomics, where algorithms help us uncover the patterns and rules encoded in DNA. We'll explore how AI is enabling new possibilities in biology, medicine, and beyond. Name of the presenter: Expert. Hanan Al mulla.
14:40-15:40
Lunch
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Lunch
15:30-16:15
Workshop
Participation is free
Registration is required
LocationDFA Auditorium
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Workshop by X (2)
Grok 3: Advancing User Experience on X
Grok 3: Advancing User Experience on X
AboutThis workshop explores AI's role in enhancing the user experience on X, showcasing how Grok’s real-time data access and evolving capabilities—such as Think, DeepSearch, and in-feed tools—drive innovation. It examines global AI conversation trends and demonstrates Grok’s business value by boosting productivity and delivering deeper insights, offering valuable perspectives for platform users.
15:40-16:15
Keynote
LocationMuseum of The Future
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Optimizing AI: Harnessing Potential While Mitigating Risks
Rob van der Veer
Rob van der Veer
FounderAI Exchange
Chief AI OfficerSoftware Improvement Group
16:15-16:45
Keynote
LocationMuseum of The Future
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Expanding Human Ability with AI
Yossi Matias
Yossi Matias
Vice President, Head of Google ResearchGoogle
16:30-19:30
Open Discussion
LocationDFA Auditorium
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The Value of AI: How Startups Transform Big CompaniesThis panel explores practical AI applications, including AI agents, machine learning, natural language processing, and other innovations.
Sara Nasser
Sara Nasser
Battery Researcher (MSc in Li-ion Batteries) and AI Enthusiast
Roman Axelrod
Roman Axelrod
FounderXPANCEO
Dr. Valentyn Volkov
Dr. Valentyn Volkov
Co-founder and Scientific PartnerXPANCEO
Omar Eldessouky
Omar Eldessouky
Co-Founder and CEOSeqoon
Florian Duffner
Florian Duffner
Founder and CEOGenie AI Solutions
Emir Piric
Emir Piric
CTOGenie AI Solutions
Yousef Amoura
Yousef Amoura
Founder and CEOSager
16:45-17:20
Coffee break
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Coffee break
17:20-18:20
Panel Discussion
LocationMuseum of The Future
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Byte-Sized Profits: Navigating ROI in the AI RevolutionThis panel explores AI's ROI in a fast-changing world, offering insights into investment opportunities and strategies for positioning within the expanding AI market
Razan Salman
Razan Salman
Moderator
Senior ReporterCNN Business Arabic
Peter Abou Hachem
Peter Abou Hachem
Head of Growth & StrategyHub71
Eddy Farhat
Eddy Farhat
Executive Directore& Capital
Sebastian Shi
Sebastian Shi
CEOHuawei Cloud UAE
Wael Nafee
Wael Nafee
PartnerRaed Ventures
18:25-18:50
Tech Talk
LocationMuseum of The Future
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The Road Ahead: AI and the Future of the Car
Tamanna Haque
Tamanna Haque
Lead Data ScientistJaguar Land Rover
18:50-19:10
Closing
LocationMuseum of The Future
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Closing Remarks
Hao Li
Hao Li
ProfessorMBZUAI
CEO and Co-FounderPinscreen
Merouane Debbah
Merouane Debbah
ProfessorKhalifa University