Dubai — the city that has consistently positioned itself at the frontier of technology — is set to host the AI Retreat 2024 on June 11, 2024, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Future Foundation. The venue spans two iconic landmarks: the Museum of the Future and Jumeirah Emirates Towers.
What Is the AI Retreat 2024?
The AI Retreat 2024 is the first event held under the framework of the Dubai Universal Blueprint for Artificial Intelligence (DUB.AI), an annual initiative launched following directives from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to make Dubai the world's most future-ready city. The retreat serves as a dedicated platform to advance AI development, foster public-private dialogue, and translate strategy into tangible action.
Sheikh Hamdan described the ambition plainly: "The AI Retreat is set to revolutionise the world for the better. Dubai is determined to spearhead the advancement of AI adoption worldwide."
Who Will Attend?
The event will bring together over 1,000 AI professionals, lawmakers, and business leaders from across the globe. Participants include government officials, technology executives, researchers, and entrepreneurs, all convening to exchange insights on both the opportunities and challenges AI presents — at a national and international level.
Four Key Roundtable Themes
Discussions at the Museum of the Future will be structured around four focused roundtables, each designed to produce concrete, on-the-spot outcomes:
- Funding and Finance — Investment strategies and financial tools to drive AI sector growth in Dubai - Computing and Digital Infrastructure — The role of infrastructure in enabling a competitive AI industry - Data Regulation and Policies — Robust data governance frameworks to support ethical AI development - Talent Ecosystem — Education, skills development, and strategies to attract and retain AI talent
Dubai's Broader AI Ambition
The AI Retreat is being jointly organised by the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence and the National Programme for Artificial Intelligence, reflecting a coordinated government commitment to scaling AI adoption across all sectors. Beyond the event itself, the DUB.AI blueprint charts a long-term course for Dubai to lead global AI integration — reinforcing the emirate's status as one of the world's most technologically ambitious cities.
For full details and registration, visit Retreat.dub.ai.
