AI in Dubai Conference 2026 Agenda

(subject to change)

Radisson RED, Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSO) January 12, 2026
10:00 am - 10:30 am

AI Bus Inauguration & Exhibition Opening Jointly led by H.E. Cláudia Pinto, Advisor to H.H. Sheikh Marwan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and H.E. Maher Al Kaabi, Independent Board Member at Alserkal Group and Member of the UAE Circular Economy Council and UAEIIC.

Dubai Silicon Oasis

9:30 am - 10:00 am

Reception, Exhibition Opening, AI Robot Show by Wetterbond

Dubai Silicon Oasis

10:30 am - 10:45 am

UAE National Anthem; Followed by welcoming remarks by Dr. Hikmat Beaini, President of the AI in Dubai Conference, and DSO Representative (TBC)

Dubai Silicon Oasis

10:45 am

Keynote Speech (Press Conference Style); Dr. Nader Ghazal, Honorary President of the Conference and Chairman of the African-Asian Council for AI & Cybersecurity

Dubai Silicon Oasis

11:00 am

AI Songs; Performed by Nadine Chammas, Artist and Singer

Dubai Silicon Oasis

11:15 am - 1:00 pm

Sessions & Activities

Dubai Silicon Oasis

-V2V NO H: The Future of Urban Mobility, Presented by Ghanim AlFalasi, SVP - Director General Office, Dubai Silicon Oasis.
-Creative AI; Presented by Alaa Dalghan, AI Expert and Managing Director of Cognit DX.
-AI in Cybersecurity; Presented by Roland Daccache, Senior Manager of Systems Engineering, CrowdStrike (MEA & Africa).

1:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Coffee Break & Networking

Zayed University, Academic City January 14, 2026
10:00 am - 10:30 am

AI Bus Inauguration & Exhibition Opening Jointly led by H.E. Cláudia Pinto, Advisor to H.H. Sheikh Marwan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and H.E. Maher Al Kaabi, Independent Board Member at Alserkal Group and Member of the UAE Circular Economy Council and UAEIIC.

Zayed University, Academic City

9:30 am - 10:00 am

Reception, Exhibition Opening, AI Robot Show by Wetterbond

Zayed University, Academic City

UAE National Anthem; Followed by welcoming remarks by Dr. Hikmat Beaini, President of the AI in Dubai Conference, and Dr. Munir Majdalawieh, Professor, Zayed University.

10:30 am - 11:15 am

Keynote Speech

Zayed University, Academic City

(Press Conference Style); Reinventing Education and Information with AI; Delivered by Dr. Manal Abdel Samad, Former Minister of Media in Lebanon.

AI Songs; Performed by Nadine Chammas, Artist and Singer

Zayed University, Academic City

11:15 am - 1:00 pm

Sessions & Activities

Zayed University, Academic City

-AI-Powered Classrooms & Personalized Learning; Presented by Zayed University.
-AI in Cybersecurity; Presented by Roland Daccache, Senior Manager of Systems Engineering, CrowdStrike (MEA & Africa).
-Creative Student AI Session; Presented by Zayed University Students Clubs.
-Business Presentation: EdTech & Learning Management Systems.

1:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Coffee Break & Networking

Fakeeh University Hospital January 16, 2026
10:00 am - 10:30 am

AI Bus Inauguration & Exhibition Opening Jointly led by H.E. Cláudia Pinto, Advisor to H.H. Sheikh Marwan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and H.E. Maher Al Kaabi, Independent Board Member at Alserkal Group and Member of the UAE Circular Economy Council and UAEIIC.

Fakeeh University Hospital

9:30 am - 10:00 am

Reception, Exhibition Opening, AI Robot Show by Wetterbond

Fakeeh University Hospital

UAE National Anthem; Followed by welcoming remarks by Dr. Hikmat Beaini, President of the AI in Dubai Conference.
Welcoming Speech by Dr. Mohaymen Abdelghani, Group CEO & Board Member of Fakeeh Health, CEO of Fakeeh University Hospital.

10:30 am - 11:15 am

Press Conference Style; Dr. Sven Jansen, CEO of Neo Q Quality in Imaging

Fakeeh University Hospital

11:15 am - 1:00 pm

Sessions & Activities

Fakeeh University Hospital

-Redefining Longevity through Science & Self-Mastery; Dr. Edyta Skibinska, Health Educator & Longevity Expert.
-Bridging Psychology & AI for Human Wellbeing; Presented by Dr. Jihene Mrabet, Associate Professor, Amity University Dubai.
-Telecommunications, Media, the Future of Connectivity (Press Conference Style); Presented by Eng. Asem Galal, Co-Founder of G&K Consulting.

1:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Coffee Break & Networking

Etisalat Academy January 19, 2026
9:30 am - 10:00 am

Reception, Exhibition Opening, AI Robot Show by Wetterbond

Etisalat Academy

UAE National Anthem; Followed by welcoming remarks by Dr. Hikmat Beaini, President of the AI in Dubai Conference, and Etisalat Academy representative (TBC) 10:00 AM – Keynote Speech; Dr. Jassim Al Awadhi.

10:00 am - 11:15 am

Keynote Speech; Dr. Jassim Al Awadhi

Etisalat Academy

11:15 am - 1:00 pm

Sessions & Activities

Etisalat Academy

-Business Presentation: AI in Cybersecurity; Presented by Roland Daccache, Senior Manager of Systems Engineering, CrowdStrike (MEA & Africa).
-AI for National Cyber Resilience & Digital Infrastructure; Presented by Dr. Alain Traboulsy, Founder of Defend Solutions.
-Business Presentation: Telecom & Cyber AI Solutions.
-Cybersecurity, AI & Digital Defense; Presented by Prof. Abdul Rahim Sabouni, CEO, Span Management Consulting.
-AI in Advanced Medicine & Technology; Presented by Dr. Sven Jansen, CEO of Neo Q Quality in Imaging.

AI Songs; Performed by Nadine Chammas, Artist and Singer.

Etisalat Academy

1:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Coffee Break & Networking

Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (Dubai Healthcare City) January 23, 2026
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Reception and Exhibition Opening

Dubai Healthcare City

Jointly led by H.E. Cláudia Pinto, Advisor to H.H. Sheikh Marwan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and H.E. Maher Al Kaabi, Independent Board Member at Alserkal Group and Member of the UAE Circular Economy Council and UAEIIC.c

4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

UAE National Anthem; Followed by welcoming remarks by Dr. Hikmat Beaini, President of the AI in Dubai Conference.

Dubai Healthcare City

Keynote Speech (Press Conference Style); Dr. Hisham Hakim, Chairman of American Spine Center.

Dubai Healthcare City

3 topics:
1. AI and Regenerative Medicine: Reprogramming Healing at the Cellular Level.
2. AI-Powered Hospitals: From Smart Imaging to Intelligent Operations.
3. From Predictive Medicine to Preventive Healthcare: How AI Is Redefining Clinical Decision-Making.

Al Mawakeb School January 29, 2026
9:30 am - 10:00 am

Reception, Exhibition Opening, AI Robot Show by Wetterbond

Al Mawakeb School

UAE National Anthem; Followed by welcoming remarks by Dr. Hikmat Beaini, President of the AI in Dubai Conference, and Al Mawakeb Representative (TBC).

10:00 am - 11:15 am

Keynote Speech (Press Conference Style); Dr. Rock-Antoine Mehanna, a Global Executive and Educational Strategist.

Al Mawakeb School

AI Songs; Performed by Nadine Chammas, Artist and Singer

Al Mawakeb School

11:15 am - 1:00 pm

Sessions & Activities

Al Mawakeb School

-AI in Schools; Presented by Rabie Chehade, CEO of Slang It.
-From K–12; Presented by Kaisu Pallaskallio, CEO of Code School Finland (TBC).
-AI School Session; Presented by Students Clubs.

1:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Coffee Break & Networking

DMCC February 2, 2026
9:30 am - 10:00 am

Reception, Exhibition Opening, AI Robot Show by Wetterbond

DMCC

UAE National Anthem; Followed by welcoming remarks by Dr. Hikmat Beaini, President of the AI in Dubai Conference, and Salman Amiri, Manager of the AI Center, DMCC.

Keynote Speech (Press Conference Style); Sara Abdelsamad, Founder & CEO of RTS

DMCC

-AI in Finance & the Future of Global Markets; Presented by Nader Tourki, AI & Innovation Strategy Consultant.

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Sessions & Activities

DMCC

-AI in Banking & FinTech; Presented by Asem Galal, Co-Founder of G&K Consulting.
-Presentation, AI for Global Commodities & Trading; by DMCC Representative.

1:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Coffee Break & Networking