Global AI Show 2025 in Abu Dhabi targets 5,000 attendees
Abu Dhabi will host Global AI Show 2025 in December, expecting over 5,000 attendees and 200+ industry speakers. The event aligns with UAE National AI Strategy 2031 and focuses on generative AI, governance applications, and fintech developments.
Abu Dhabi will host the Global AI Show 2025 in December. The event expects participation from more than 200 industry speakers and over 5,000 attendees. VAP Group and Times of AI are organizing the event, which will include 150 sponsors and coverage from over 150 media outlets.
Event scope and participation
The exhibition will showcase live product demonstrations and startup presentations, while networking will be facilitated through dedicated zones, advance-booking tables, and a matchmaking application designed to connect participants. A Startup Zone will allow new companies to present their solutions directly to investors and industry representatives, providing exposure and investment opportunities.
The agenda covers several application areas, including generative AI integration, AI-powered governance systems, cybersecurity applications, financial technology solutions, sustainability initiatives, and healthcare implementations. By focusing on these sectors, the event aims to highlight practical AI deployments as well as cutting-edge innovation.
Abu Dhabi’s AI infrastructure context
The Global AI Show aligns with the UAE’s National AI Strategy 2031, which sets ambitious targets for government AI implementation by 2027. Infrastructure developments supporting this strategy include Hub71, ADQ’s Growth Lab, and a large AI campus currently under construction, expected to become the region’s largest.
The UAE’s regional AI market is projected to represent a $100 billion opportunity, with the Stargate Consortium contributing significant investment in AI technology infrastructure.
Target participants
The event is designed to attract a wide range of participants, including technology entrepreneurs, startup founders seeking exposure to investors, government officials evaluating AI governance frameworks, and media professionals covering industry developments. Attendees will have opportunities to network, gain insights into AI applications, and explore potential partnerships.
Innovation awards will be presented during the exhibition to recognize outstanding achievements in AI. While the specific award categories and judging criteria have not been fully disclosed, these recognitions aim to celebrate pioneering contributions across sectors.
Event details
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Date: December 8-9, 2025
Expected attendance: 5,000+
Confirmed speakers: 200+
Sponsors: 150
Media partners: 150+
Organizers: VAP Group, Times of AI
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