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3/7/24, 11:16 AM Dubai to host Future Festival 2024: A revolutionary summit for Innovation trends driven by AI | MENAFN.COM
approach in adopting and integrating AI across key sectors. The ‘Future Festival’
complements our approach to harnessing technologies of the future, which includes

leveraging the immense potential of AI. By bringing together talented minds in technology and
innovation, we are setting the stage for groundbreaking discussions and collaborations that

will shape the future of industries and society at large.”

The summit seeks to delve deep into the untapped potential of artificial intelligence. It aims to

encourage attendees and foster meaningful discussions through activities, including Trend

Talks, Tech Demos, Customised Workshops, Trend Panel Discussions, and Keynotes on
Policy and Governance. The summit will additionally feature speakers, such as Jeremy
Gutsche, the award-winning author, CEO & Innovation Expert, to discuss AI and the Inflection

Point. This is expected to provide attendees with a more comprehensive picture on how AI
can serve as catalysts for further advancements and innovation in the future.

Jeremy Gutsche, award-winning author, CEO & Innovation Expert at Trend Hunter stated: “As

the host city, Dubai is demonstrating its unwavering commitment to technological
advancements as well as building a platform to generate discussions that provide a glimpse

into the future of artificial intelligence. We are confident that this summit will transform the
innovation landscape, and we are truly honoured to be playing a significant role in
encouraging global efforts and cooperation.”

The UAE has demonstrated its commitment to fostering and advancing the growth of artificial

intelligence by launching the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031, which seeks to
enhance the adoption of this transformative technology across numerous vital sectors,

including education and government services. This strategy aims to position the country as a
global hub for AI. Similarly, Dubai has also embarked on various initiatives to promote AI and

its potential as a revolutionary technology. The emirate has been rightfully named the ‘City of
Future’ as its technological and innovation leadership across numerous key sectors, from

health and hospitality to retail, has been remarkable, fostering an environment conducive to
growth. In the coming years, it is projected that the AI market in the Middle East would expand

considerably as more and more companies have started to integrate AI into their operations.
PwC research has found that artificial intelligence would account for about 14 percent of the
UAE’s GDP by 2030, while the Middle East would reap 2 percent ($320 billion) of the total

global benefits of AI.

DXB LIVE, being one of the fastest-growing event agencies in the Middle East, will deliver its
extensive expertise in planning and organising large-scale events, while Trend Hunter, the

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