- Dubai to host the groundbreaking AI Conference /function1 in November.
- Over 150 global speakers to share insights on AI advancements.
- The event features a major AI Hackathon Genesis and the Founders Program.
- Expected attendance exceeds 10,000 professionals from around the globe.
Revolutionizing AI and Blockchain: A Glimpse into Dubai’s /function1 Conference
In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology are reshaping industries, Dubai is set to become a pivotal hub with its upcoming AI Conference /function1 this November. This landmark event promises to bring together visionaries, developers, and innovators under one roof at the Festival Arena, near the iconic Dubai Creek.
A Global Gathering of Innovators
The conference aims to build on its spring debut success by assembling more than 10,000 attendees including developers, startup founders, investors, scientists, students, and regulators. The venue has been strategically chosen for its capacity to accommodate such a large-scale event comfortably.
Diverse Agenda and Futuristic Discussions
Spanning over two days with more than 150 speeches and panel discussions across three stages, the conference will delve into critical sectors such as Big Tech, aviation, media and art, finance, telecoms, and education. Moreover, it will explore futuristic themes like whether we stand on the brink of scenarios depicted in science fiction.
Pioneering Initiatives: Founders Program and Genesis Hackathon
The Founders Program is tailored for AI startup founders. It offers workshops, pitching sessions, and Q&A opportunities with investors. Parallelly, the Genesis Hackathon—dubbed as the largest in the region—is organized in collaboration with LabLab and NativelyAI. It includes an online selection process involving over 4000 developers with finals conducted live in Dubai.
Emerging Talent Spotlight: AI Future Labs Competition
Another highlight is the AI Future Labs competition for UAE university students guided by industry mentors. Winners will showcase their solutions before an audience of thousands including media representatives.
Influential Speakers from Around the World
Among confirmed speakers are industry leaders like Ron Levin from Alumni Ventures; Omnia Hame of Seed Group & The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum; Bimal Mehta from Vanguard; Tiago Henriques from Google Cloud EMEA; Lydia Andresen from Invisible Technologies; Faisal Iqbal of AWS MEA; alongside representatives from Crunchbase, Techstars, Nasdaq, KPMG, and Abu Dhabi University.
This grand assembly serves not only as a platform for exchanging cutting-edge ideas but also as a catalyst for advancing both AI applications within blockchain technologies—a rapidly evolving field that continues reshaping how we transact digitally across global markets.
