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3/6/24, 4:26 PM Dubai to host Future Festival 2024: A revolutionary summit for Innovation trends driven by AI

Abdulaziz AlJaziri, Deputy CEO and Chief Operations Officer of Dubai Future
Foundation said: "Hosting the ‘Future Festival Summit’ will contribute to strengthening

Dubai and the UAE’s global position as a hub for innovation and technology. The UAE

embraces a proactive 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

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