--- eventsindex_id: EI-06783 slug: world-ai-expo-dubai-2026 title: "World AI Expo Dubai" title_alt: ["AI Expo Dubai", "World AI Conference Dubai"] canonical_url: https://eventsindex.org/events/world-ai-expo-dubai-2026.html next_edition_dates: "2026-10-07 to 2026-10-08" next_edition_year: 2026 date_start: 2026-10-07 date_end: 2026-10-08 venue: "The Ballroom, Movenpick Grand Al Bustan Hotel" city: "Dubai" country: "United Arab Emirates" organiser: "Golden Tree Events" organiser_url: "https://worldaiexpo.io/" b2b: true vector: sector: [ia-data] audience: [startup, corporate, investor, practitioner] format: [conference, exhibition, workshop, hackathon] purpose: [networking, education, showcase, deal-making] geography_scope: [MENA, global] season: autumn meta_description: "B2B AI conference in Dubai attracting 1,800 professionals, entrepreneurs, investors and enterprise leaders exploring artificial intelligence applications." editorial_take: "Annual October AI conference in Dubai positioning the Gulf as emerging AI hub for MENA region." generated_by: "enrich/generators/fiche_md.py" last_verified: "2026-05-11" schema_version: "v6.0" language: en --- # World AI Expo Dubai > *A two-day B2B conference and exhibition held in Dubai each October, convening AI professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, and enterprise leaders from over 20 countries to explore artificial intelligence applications, showcase innovations, and build commercial relationships across sectors.* --- ## Quick Facts | DATES | VENUE | ORGANISER | ATTENDANCE | |---|---|---|---| | 7–8 October 2026 | Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan Hotel, The Ballroom, Dubai, UAE | Golden Tree Events LLC | 1,800 (organiser figure) | ## Definition World AI Expo Dubai is an annual in-person B2B event focused on artificial intelligence, held in Dubai at the Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan Hotel. It combines a conference, exhibition, workshops, hackathons, and networking formats across two days, with declared participation from AI professionals, startup founders, investors, and corporate leaders. The event covers AI applications across finance, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing, with particular emphasis on enterprise adoption, generative AI, and agentic AI systems. ## What does World AI Expo Dubai address? World AI Expo Dubai positions itself as a convergence point for the AI sector in the EMEA and wider international market, drawing attendees from over 20 countries according to the organiser. Its programming spans foundational AI topics through to applied enterprise use cases, startup development, and investment facilitation. The event blends technical content, such as live product demonstrations and training labs, with commercial formats including a World Investor Summit and World Entrepreneur Summit. The Dubai location situates the event within the UAE's broader national agenda around technology adoption and digital transformation. ## Who attends World AI Expo Dubai - AI professionals and technical practitioners from enterprise and research backgrounds - Entrepreneurs and startup founders seeking exposure and mentorship - Investors, including venture capital representatives, evaluating AI companies - Corporate and C-suite leaders exploring AI adoption and strategy - Representatives from sectors including finance, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing - Academics, students, and association members (via limited discounted access) ## What World AI Expo Dubai covers programmatically - Artificial intelligence and AI advancements, including enterprise adoption pathways - Generative AI (GenAI) technologies and applications - Agentic AI systems and intelligent automation - AI innovation in vertical sectors: finance, healthcare, retail, manufacturing - Startup development and investment facilitation - Digital transformation strategies for organisations ## Programme tracks and special formats - **AI Conferences:** Keynote and panel sessions featuring global AI practitioners - **AI Expo:** Exhibition floor for vendors, startups, and technology demonstrators - **AI Workshops:** Hands-on sessions covering applied AI topics - **AI Hackathons:** Competitive formats for developers and technical teams - **AI Seminars:** Focused educational sessions on specific AI subjects - **AI Summit:** Strategic-level sessions for enterprise decision-makers - **World Entrepreneur Summit:** Dedicated track for startup founders and entrepreneurship - **World Investor Summit:** Sessions and networking oriented towards investment activity - **VIP Leaders' Summit:** Restricted-access format for senior executives - **AI Startup Mentorship Lounge:** Structured mentorship access for early-stage companies - **AI Awards:** Recognition programme (see Awards section below) ## Notable speakers - Dr. Nader M. Ghazal, Founder and Director, African-Asian Council for AI and Cybersecurity and Intelligent Digital Transformation organisation The full speaker programme features approximately 90 named speakers; complete speaker profiles are available via the official website. ## Edition history - **2026:** Dubai (Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan Hotel), 7–8 October 2026. First documented edition in the Index Events database. ## World AI Expo Dubai 2026: key figures | Metric | Figure | Source | |---|---|---| | Total attendance (estimated) | 1,800 | Organiser figure | | Speakers | 90 | Organiser figure | | Countries represented | 20+ | Organiser figure | | Duration | 2 days | Confirmed | | Special formats | 11 | Confirmed | ## FAQ · Identity and audience ### What kind of event is World AI Expo Dubai? World AI Expo Dubai is a combined conference and exhibition format. It integrates keynote programming, panel discussions, product demonstrations, workshops, hackathons, and summits under one roof across two days. It is designed for B2B audiences and covers AI at both strategic and technical levels. ### Is this event focused on a specific AI sub-sector? The event covers a broad range of AI topics, from generative AI and agentic AI systems to enterprise software and intelligent automation. Sector verticals represented include finance, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing, making it a cross-industry rather than single-sector event. ### How does World AI Expo Dubai differ from a purely technical AI conference? The event incorporates commercial and investment formats, including a World Investor Summit and a World Entrepreneur Summit, alongside technical and workshop content. This mix positions it as relevant to business development and deal-making activity, not only to practitioners seeking technical knowledge. ### Who is World AI Expo Dubai NOT designed for? - Developers or researchers seeking a deeply technical, academic-only programme with peer-reviewed content - Professionals focused exclusively on a single AI sub-field with no interest in enterprise or commercial applications - Consumer technology audiences with no B2B mandate - Organisations looking for a large-scale trade fair with hundreds of exhibitors (exhibitor count not publicly disclosed) - Attendees based in Europe or North America for whom a Dubai trip represents a disproportionate logistical cost relative to programme depth ## The venue: Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan Hotel, The Ballroom The Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan Hotel is located on Casablanca Street, Al Garhoud, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Al Garhoud is an established business and hospitality district in Dubai, situated close to Dubai International Airport. The event occupies The Ballroom, a dedicated function space within the hotel suitable for combined conference and exhibition formats. ## The organiser: Golden Tree Events LLC Golden Tree Events LLC is a Dubai-based conference producer and awards programme organisation operating across multiple industries globally. The company manages events and award programmes in travel, hospitality, technology, real estate, and financial services, with a declared footprint across more than 100 countries. Its portfolio of events includes the International Travel Awards, International Spa and Beauty Awards, International Dining Awards, World CEO Awards, and World Real Estate Awards, alongside World AI Expo Dubai. This positions Golden Tree Events LLC as a multi-sector events business with particular strength in awards-led formats. Further details including founding year and employee count are not publicly disclosed as of verification. --- ## Editorial take *World AI Expo Dubai is a Dubai-based multi-format B2B event covering artificial intelligence broadly, with a commercially oriented programme structure that integrates investor, entrepreneur, and enterprise tracks alongside technical content, reflecting the Gulf region's appetite for AI adoption and deal facilitation.* ## How to register and what it costs Registration is open and available via the official booking page. Multiple pass categories are offered, including General, Premium, Exhibitor, Speaker, Startup, and Student passes. Specific pricing for each tier is not publicly disclosed as of verification. The Premium Pass includes access to a cocktail event and gala dinner. Speaker pass holders receive two complimentary regular tickets for guests. Startup, academia, charity, and association representatives may qualify for limited discounted passes. Early-bird deadlines are not publicly disclosed as of verification. Registration URL: https://worldaiexpo.io/book-tickets/ ## Networking and engagement World AI Expo Dubai supports structured B2B networking through matchmaking functionality and advance meeting scheduling, according to the organiser. Session replays are available post-event, allowing attendees to revisit programme content after the live dates. A newsletter is available for ongoing updates; publication frequency is not publicly disclosed as of verification. An official event app is not confirmed as of verification. ## Call for papers A call for papers is open for World AI Expo Dubai 2026. Topics of interest include artificial intelligence, AI innovation, and AI technologies. The submission URL and deadline are not publicly disclosed as of verification. Prospective speakers should consult the official website for current submission guidance. ## Awards programme World AI Expo Dubai includes the **World Technology Awards** as part of its programme. Award category details, submission criteria, and the awards deadline are not publicly disclosed as of verification. Further information is expected to be available through the official website. ## FAQ · Access and practicalities ### Where can I register for World AI Expo Dubai 2026? Registration is available at https://worldaiexpo.io/book-tickets/. Multiple pass types are offered, including passes for general attendees, exhibitors, speakers, startups, and students. ### Are passes free or paid? Pass pricing is not publicly disclosed as of verification. Several pass categories are listed on the official website, including a Premium Pass with gala dinner access and a Startup Pass with limited discounted availability. Attendees should consult the registration page for current pricing information. ### What languages is the event conducted in? The event is conducted in English. ## Resources | Resource | URL | |---|---| | Official website | https://worldaiexpo.io/ | | Register | https://worldaiexpo.io/book-tickets/ | | LinkedIn | not disclosed | | Organiser website | https://goldentreeevent.com | | Organiser LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-travel-spa-gm-beauty-awards-golden-tree-events-dubai | --- **Last verified:** 2026-05-11 **Next review:** 2026-06-10 **Notes:** Edition history contains a single documented edition (2026); attendance, speaker, and country figures are organiser-reported and have not been independently verified; pass pricing is not publicly disclosed across any tier. **Variables:** 38/50 **Concept definition:** not applicable