Dubai AI Week will organize the third Machines Can See AI Summit, connecting leading AI pioneers with policymakers and innovators from around the world. The summit, themed "Good AI: Making the World a Safer Place", will take place on April 23–24, 2025 at the Museum of the Future in Dubai.
The event is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and is organised by Polynome Events in partnership with the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence.
Key Highlights of the Machines Can See Summit
The two-day programme features 20 keynote speeches and panel discussions covering AI's impact on:
- Robotics and autonomous vehicles - Industry and manufacturing - Art, fashion, and creative expression - AI ethics, talent retention, and economic growth
An exclusive expo zone will showcase global AI developments across three dedicated sections: cutting-edge AI and robotics, a startup innovation hub, and a UAE universities showcase featuring homegrown research and talent.
Global AI Leaders Confirmed to Speak
The Machines Can See 2025 speaker lineup brings together some of the world's most influential AI researchers and practitioners:
- Gerard Medioni — Vice President at Amazon Prime Video & Studios - Dawn Song — Professor at UC Berkeley - Michael Bronstein — DeepMind Professor at the University of Oxford - Marc Pollefeys — Professor of Computer Science at ETH Zurich - Paolo Benanti — AI Ethics Professor at the Pontifical Gregorian University - Mauro Martino — Director, Visual AI Laboratory at IBM Research - Zhaslan Madiyev — Minister of Digital Development, Kazakhstan
AI and Creative Expression
A dedicated session will explore AI-driven creative applications, led by Mauro Martino of the Visual AI Laboratory at IBM Research. The session reflects the summit's commitment to examining AI not only as a technical tool but as a medium for cultural and artistic innovation.
Dubai's Vision for AI Leadership
Saqr Binghalib, Executive Director at the Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Office, underscored the UAE's strategic ambitions during his keynote address.
"The UAE is harnessing AI to drive a prosperous and sustainable future," Binghalib said, emphasising the country's drive to become an international leader in AI technology.
Alexander Khanin, co-founder of Polynome Events, added: "By bringing together AI pioneers, we aim to foster community growth in the Middle East."
About Dubai AI Week
Dubai AI Week is an initiative of the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence, supervised by the Dubai Future Foundation. Activities span both the Museum of the Future and AREA 2071 at Emirates Towers, establishing Dubai as a hub where AI research meets practical, real-world implementation.
The week-long programme encompasses discussions, competitions, and activations designed to accelerate the UAE's standing as a global authority in artificial intelligence.
