Dubai AI Week 2025, hosted by the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) and the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI), is expanding its agenda by adding two major global events: the 8th International Conference on Education Quality and the HIMSS Executive Summit 2025. These new additions, scheduled from April 21 to 25, reflect Dubai’s growing leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) and its commitment to advancing practical AI applications across key sectors.
Held under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, Dubai AI Week will bring together global experts, industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers. The main activities will be held at the Museum of the Future and AREA 2071 at Emirates Towers.
Advancing AI in Education
The 8th International Conference on Education Quality, organised by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai in collaboration with the Emirates Academy for Identity and Citizenship, will take place from April 22 to 24 at the Grand Hyatt Dubai and the Directorate’s headquarters. This year’s theme is “Artificial Intelligence Innovations: Future Visions in Empowering Public Institutions and Enhancing Education Quality.”
The conference aims to strengthen research and development in AI and technology, while enhancing the capabilities of education systems both locally and globally. More than 200 research papers will be presented, alongside strategic partnerships, panel discussions with international companies, and the launch of the AI Innovation Lab.
His Excellency Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General of the General Directorate, emphasized the UAE’s commitment to global AI leadership: “Integrating AI into education will empower future generations with knowledge and innovation. This conference reaffirms our support for educational systems and public institutions through AI-driven solutions.”
Spotlight on AI in Healthcare
The HIMSS Executive Summit 2025, a premier health-tech gathering organised by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), will take place on April 23 at Jumeirah Emirates Towers. Supported by the Dubai Health Authority and Emirates Health Services, this exclusive event will explore major technological shifts in healthcare, with a focus on generative AI, genomics, precision medicine, and digital transformation.
Ronan O’Connor, Managing Director of HIMSS EMEA, shared: “We are proud to be part of Dubai AI Week. The Summit will showcase how AI is transforming healthcare across the Middle East, with insights from government leaders and top hospital executives.”
A Holistic AI Ecosystem
These new events complement an already dynamic Dubai AI Week agenda that includes:
- The AI Retreat – shaping agile policy with government and industry stakeholders.
- Dubai Assembly for AI – convening global leaders to discuss AI’s future.
- Global Prompt Engineering Championship and Agentic AI Hackathon – spotlighting emerging AI talent.
- Dubai AI Festival – connecting startups with investors in a collaborative ecosystem.
- Machines Can See Summit – focused on advancements in robotics and autonomous systems.
- AI Week in Schools – introducing students to real-world AI applications.
In total, Dubai AI Week targets six key sectors: Government and Regulators, Global Industry Leaders, Future-Driven Talent, Startups and Investors, Tech Innovators, and Students and Educators. Each event is strategically designed to activate collaboration, foster innovation, and accelerate AI readiness across these sectors.
With its expanded lineup, Dubai AI Week underscores the emirate’s ambition to be a global hub for AI innovation. As part of the Dubai Universal Blueprint for Artificial Intelligence, the event reflects a unified vision to harness AI for a sustainable and prosperous future.
