AI & Tech
AINext Awards & Conference Dubai 2026
Oct 22, 2026
Crowne Plaza Dubai - Deira by IHG, Salah Al Din St - Deira - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
AINext Awards & Conference
Where the next era of AI takes the stage
53+
Speakers
3
Global Editions
500+
Attendees
What is AINext?
A global stage for AI leaders, builders and bold ideas
AINext Awards & Conference is a premier global platform bringing together AI leaders, innovators, researchers, entrepreneurs and technology decision-makers to explore the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, machine learning, data innovation and emerging technologies.
Each edition features keynote sessions, panel discussions, curated networking and the AINext Awards — recognising the individuals and organisations driving the future of AI and digital transformation.
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Upcoming AINext editions
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AINext Awards & Conference Singapore 2026
Nov 3, 2026
Crowne Plaza Changi Airport by IHG, 60 Airport Blvd., Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), Singapore
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AINext Awards & Conference Las Vegas 2027
Apr 8, 2027
JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa
Who will you meet?
The room is the reason you come
A curated mix of global leaders and innovators driving change across industries — gathered for powerful ideas, meaningful conversations and strategic collaboration.
01
Decision Makers
Boards, CXOs and transformation leads using AI-driven insight and automation to power smarter, data-informed strategy.
02
AI Builders
Engineers, architects and data scientists shipping scalable systems and solving hard problems in production.
03
Innovators & Startups
Founders showcasing bold ideas, meeting visionary investors and turning products into global impact.
04
AI Practitioners
Operators applying next-generation AI tooling to optimise processes, elevate engagement and scale every function.
The lineup
Speakers shaping the agenda
Salman Waria
Founder
LogicWorks IT LLC
Dubai 2026
Alok Tuteja
President of the Board of Directors
ISACA UAE Chapter
Dubai 2026
Pranav Krishnakumar
Vice President
Rabbitron Lab
Dubai 2026
Silvia Mogas
Founder
Blockchain Marketing Boutique
Dubai 2026
Alyona Shevtsova
CEO
Leo Messenger
Dubai 2026
Parul yadav
Founder
North Wave Media
Dubai 2026
Jean Fritz Saint-Paul
Founder
Konprann
Dubai 2026
Dr Gaurav kumar Gupta
Principal Solution Architect
Dubai 2026
Peter Barcak
Founder & CEO
Credolab
Dubai 2026
Christelle EL Metni -MBA-PCM
Strategic Enablement Manager
EXANTE
Dubai 2026
Asher Zelig Engel
Founder & AI Consultant
Aitza AI
Dubai 2026
Laura Estefanía
Founder and CEO
Conquista PR
Dubai 2026
Anas Jawed
CEO
Next Business Media
Dubai 2026
Adel Miran
Expert Board Member
The Universal Consulting Group
Dubai 2026
Hamad Khalil Albishri
Founder
Techfy.ae
Dubai 2026
Bruno Calabretta
Co-Founder
SALTZ AI
Dubai 2026
Awards & Recognition
Celebrating excellence across the AI ecosystem.
Learning Sessions
Keynotes and panels from global industry leaders.
Exhibit Booths
Showcasing next-generation AI products live.
Networking
Curated introductions with AI changemakers.
Core focus areas
The conversations on the agenda
Generative AI & Foundation Models
How large models, agents and copilots are being deployed responsibly inside real enterprises.
Machine Learning & Data Innovation
Predictive intelligence, MLOps and the data foundations that make AI dependable at scale.
AI Governance, Ethics & Trust
Transparency, accountability and regulation shaping how AI systems are built and audited.
Automation & Intelligent Operations
Human-machine collaboration redefining productivity across services, logistics and industry.
Cloud, Compute & Edge Infrastructure
The GPUs, pipelines and edge frameworks powering real-time AI workloads worldwide.
AI Security & Data Protection
Zero-trust models, model security and safeguarding critical data in an AI-first stack.
Watch
Watch AINext Conference in action
Highlights, keynotes and interviews from previous editions.
Pranjal Saxena | AINext Awards & Conference Las Vegas 2026
Matthew D’Amato | AINext Conference USA 2027
Phillip South on AI-Driven Growth & Strategic Leadership
Carlos Fernandez Musoles on AI Infrastructure & Frugal Compute | AINext Las Vegas 2026
Testimonials
What attendees say
Feedback from leaders who joined previous AINext editions.
“AINext put us in the same room as the AI teams we had been trying to reach for months. The quality of conversation was well above the usual conference circuit.”
Matthew D'AmatoCEO, Clause5afe Systems™ Inc“It's been a great experience because it doesn't just bring practitioners. There's a mix of technologists, founders, as well as people who are building real-world applications. So, I think it's been a great learning ground, and it's been a great networking event.”
Pranjal SaxenaPrincipal, Strategy and Finance, Google“Winning an AINext Award gave our team visibility we could not have bought. Our pipeline felt it within weeks.”
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Teams that joined previous AINext editions.
Moments
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Moments from previous AINext editions around the world.
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
What is AINext Awards & Conference about?+
It is a global AI conference and awards programme covering artificial intelligence, machine learning, data innovation and emerging technology, combining keynotes, panels, exhibitions and recognition for outstanding work in the field.
When and where do the editions take place?+
AINext runs multiple international editions each year across Dubai, Singapore and Las Vegas. Exact dates, venues and pass prices for every edition are listed live on the events portal.
Who should attend?+
Decision makers, AI builders, founders, researchers and practitioners who want to learn from peers, meet partners and see production-grade AI in action.
How do I apply as a speaker or award nominee?+
Use the Get Involved section — speaking, award nomination, sponsorship, booth and media partner applications are all handled through the portal.
How do I buy a pass?+
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Past editions
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