AI & Tech
AINext Awards & Conference Dubai 2026
Oct 22, 2026
Crowne Plaza Dubai Jumeirah Hotel, 2b Street, Bur Dubai, Al Hudaiba, Dubai, Dubai Emirate, United Arab Emirates
AINext Awards & Conference
Where the next era of AI takes the stage
34+
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), 75, T1 Boulevard, Changi, East Region, Singapore, 819664, Singapore
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AINext Awards & Conference Las Vegas 2027
Apr 8, 2027
JW Marriott Resort, 221, South Rampart Boulevard, Summerlin North, Summerlin, Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, 89145, United States
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
Rokaya Karouri
Founder & CEO
Inkode Agency
Dubai 2026
Michelle Raymond
Founder & CEO
The People's Partner
Dubai 2026
Abir Bouguerra
Founder
SpeakEasyToo
Dubai 2026
Parul yadav
Founder
North Wave Media
Dubai 2026
Laura Estefanía
Founder and CEO
Conquista PR
Dubai 2026
Ankit Lathigara
AVP
Nasdaq
Dubai 2026
Adel Miran
Expert Board Member
The Universal Consulting Group
Dubai 2026
Timothy J. Terry
Certified AI Consultant | Helping Businesses Streamline with AI
Edge AI Consulting
Dubai 2026
Hamad Khalil Albishri
Founder
Techfy.ae
Dubai 2026
Bruno Calabretta
Co-Founder
SALTZ AI
Dubai 2026
Prasanna Walimbe
Founder
Prima Partners
Dubai 2026
Samah Alafeef
Founder and CEO
Metanoia Training and Consulting
Dubai 2026
Mohamed Saieed
Regional Director GCC
Datamellon
Dubai 2026
Rizwan Shaikh
Founder & CTO
Pristine InfoSolutions
Dubai 2026
Lianne Dehaye
Senior Vice President
Chemin AI
Singapore 2026
E
Elena Lukyanenko
Head of Sales, APJC
Cisco
Singapore 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.
Trusted by
Past event attendees
Teams that joined previous AINext editions.
Moments
Past events gallery
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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