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5/9/25, 1:17 PM Fourth edition of 'Make it in the Emirates' to launch May 19
followed by the announcement of the ICV Champions and the opening of the
Industrialists Career Exhibition.

The Day 2 agenda will also feature a panel titled "Strengthening National
Resilience - ICV Champions", a Trailblazers Talk and a series of sessions
discussing topics including "Synergies in The UAE's Industrial Landscape", "Deep
Tech & Space Manufacturing: New Frontiers for the UAE's Industrial Ecosystem",
and "Makers, Innovators and Game Changers - Women Shaping the Future of
Industry". Activities will conclude with a panel discussion on "Family Business -
Key Enablers of Industrial Growth and Expansion".

Under the theme "Smart Manufacturing - Industry 4.0 & AI", the third day will

feature a fireside chat on "Accelerating Advanced Tech and R&D in The UAE's
Innovation Ecosystem". Key highlights of Day 3 include leadership panels titled
"UAE's Journey to Industry 5.0: AI, Robotics and Human Ingenuity" and sessions
titled "The Creative Economy Through Tech - A Catalyst for Manufacturing
Growth" and "Powering the Digital Age: The Future of Energy-Efficient Data
Centers". The day will conclude with a session titled "Bridging Borders for
Innovation - Science Diplomacy Shaping the Future of UAE's Manufacturing
Landscape".

Under the theme "Driving Global Trade and Market Access", the final day of Make
it in the Emirates 2025 will conclude with a ministerial fireside chat titled "Young
Voices, Bold Futures: Strategies for Enabling Youth in Shaping the UAE's Industrial

Scene", offering insights into how the UAE integrates youth into its industrial
strategies and inspires young talent to contribute to the country's future.

This year's event will feature the third edition of the Make it in the Emirates
Awards, presented across nine categories under five strategic pillars: Factory of the
Future, Excellence in National ICV, Industrial Enablers and Strategic Partners,
Leadership and Talent, and UAE Traditional Crafts for Individual and Companies.

The UAE Traditional Crafts category is introduced for the first time, aiming to
support creative industries and preserve Emirati heritage by empowering artisans
through incentives, showcasing their creations, and providing platforms to market
their products.

The second day will see the unveiling of the ICV Champions, a newly introduced
initiative debuting this year. It will recognise and honour companies excelling in the
National ICV Program across eight categories, in appreciation of their exceptional
contributions to advancing industrial development in the UAE.

Additionally, the fourth edition will feature a Startup Pitch Competition focused
artificial intelligence. The competition aims to attract and support emerging

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