From thought-leadership summits to deep-tech meetups, AI Week connects visionaries, startups, and enterprises building the intelligent future.
In December 2025, Abu Dhabi will transform into a centre of innovation for AI and technology during the Global AI Show Week. Starting from December 3, the city will see multiple events revolving around AI and technology for an entire week, culminating in the Global AI Show on December 8-9, 2025. This event will help solidify Abu Dhabi’s spot as a key player in the world of AI innovation and development.
Organised by the VAP Group in association with Times of AI, the Global AI Show along with the numerous side-events will include discussions on the evolution of artificial intelligence, along with the roadmap for 2026 and beyond. From fireside chats, thought-leadership discussions, investor dinners, and innovation meetups, these side-events will all culminate into the Global AI Show, which can be regarded as the grand finale of the Global AI Show Week.
“The Global AI Show Week is more than a summit — it’s a citywide celebration of intelligence in every form. Together with the support of Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau, we’re creating a platform that connects research, innovation, and real-world AI applications. Our goal is to make Abu Dhabi the center stage for the ideas, technologies, and partnerships shaping the AI-powered world of tomorrow.” – Vishal Parmar, Founder & CEO, VAP Group
The main show will feature over 5000+ attendees, 300+ speakers and global media coverage, with a key focus on the theme “AI 2031: Accelerating Intelligent Futures.” This entire week will focus on celebrating and creating cross-disciplinary collaboration across different yet interlinked domains like sustainability, health, fintech and smart cities.
The event is proud to have the Abu Dhabi Convention & Exhibition Bureau supporting this initiative, along with the National Program for Artificial Intelligence and the Cyber Security Council as our Supporting and Strategic Partners for the upcoming Global Games Show, further strengthening our mission to bring world-class innovation and thought leadership to the heart of the UAE. The city plays an important role in AI innovation and development, connecting the local and regional industry to a larger global network. If you’re invested in how AI is set to transform the world, make sure to secure your spot at the Global AI Show Week as a host or an attendee, now!!
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