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20+
20+
world-known AI scientists
world-known AI scientists
10
10
high-impact workshops
high-impact workshops
1500+
1500+
senior business leaders
senior business leaders
Location
Abu Dhabi Park Hyatt Saadiyat
Abu Dhabi Park Hyatt Saadiyat
Date
26-27 January 2026
26-27 January 2026
Why Attend
Why Attend
Why Attend
Why This Summit
Is Different
Why This Summit
Is Different
Machines Can Think Summit is about AI in production. We bring together the people who are actually building and deploying AI in the real world.
Machines Can Think Summit is about AI in production. We bring together the people who are actually building and deploying AI in the real world.
If AI is part of your strategy, product, research, or responsibility. This summit is for you
CEO
CTO
COO
CFO
Chief AI Architect
Head of Compliance & Risk
CISO
Startup Founder
Product Manager
Program Manager
CEO
CTO
COO
CFO
Chief AI Architect
Head of Compliance & Risk
CISO
Startup Founder
Product Manager
Program Manager
Speaker
Speaker
The 2026 Speakers Line-Up Is Now Taking Shape
Connect with
Global AI Leaders
Connect with
Global AI Leaders
H.H. Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan
Ministry of Tolerance and Coexistence
Engage with 100+ leaders
About event
About event
Two days. One AI journey
Explore
What's Inside
Explore
What's Inside
Explore
What's Inside
The flagship executive AI summit brings together global innovators, leading UAE institutions, government decision-makers, and world-class researchers shaping the future of intelligent technologies. The attendees will explore frontier science, scalable AI adoption, and real-world applications aligned with the UAE’s 2031 AI Strategy and its ambition to build the world’s first AI-native government.
Machines Can Think
Learn from People Who Build AI at Scale
Learn from People Who Build AI at Scale
20+ keynotes and plenary sessions from global AI leaders sharing real production experience
20+ keynotes and plenary sessions from global AI leaders sharing real production experience
Machines Can Think
Turn Research Into Practice
Turn Research Into Practice
10+ hands-on workshops focused on deploying, operating, and maintaining real-world AI systems
10+ hands-on workshops focused on deploying, operating, and maintaining real-world AI systems
Machines Can Think
Understand the Full AI Stack
Understand the Full AI Stack
Deep-dive tracks on infrastructure and compute, production deployment, governance, safety, and enterprise scaling
Deep-dive tracks on infrastructure and compute, production deployment, governance, safety, and enterprise scaling
Lauren Thompson
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Lauren Thompson
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Lauren Thompson
Blends aesthetics with functionality to create designs that not only look great but drive results.
Machines Can Think
See How AI Works in Practice
See How AI Works in Practice
Practical case studies from organizations running AI at scale across industries and real constraints
Practical case studies from organizations running AI at scale across industries and real constraints
Lauren Thompson
Blends aesthetics with functionality to create designs that not only look great but drive results.
Lauren Thompson
Blends aesthetics with functionality to create designs that not only look great but drive results.
Lauren Thompson
Blends aesthetics with functionality to create designs that not only look great but drive results.
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Co-organized by
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Designed and co-organized by
Designed and co-organized by
Diamond Partner
Diamond Partner
Platinum Partner
Platinum Partner
Platinum Partner
Platinum Partner
Partner
Partner
Strategic Supporter
Strategic Supporter
Gold Partner
Gold Partner
Gold Partner
Gold Partner
Gold Partner
Gold Partner
Destination Partner
Destination Partner
Silver Partner
Silver Partner
Silver Partner
Silver Partner
Silver Partner
Silver Partner
Partner
Partner
Partner
Partner
Startup
Startup
Legacy
Legacy
Machines Can Marathon
Our Previous Events
Our Previous Events
Every year, we host one of the largest and most influential professional AI summits in the MENA region, bringing together global experts, researchers, and industry leaders to share insights, showcase innovations, and shape the future of artificial intelligence.
01
16 sessions
Our summit delves into how AI can serve as a force for good, driving positive change across industries and societies
02
22 keynotes
Carefully curated keynotes featuring no-frills content from world-renowned business and science speakers
03
6 workshops
Hands-on sessions led by industry experts, offering practical insights and direct experience with emerging AI technologies
01
16 sessions
Our summit delves into how AI can serve as a force for good, driving positive change across industries and societies
02
22 keynotes
Carefully curated keynotes featuring no-frills content from world-renowned business and science speakers
03
6 workshops
Hands-on sessions led by industry experts, offering practical insights and direct experience with emerging AI technologies
01
16 sessions
Our summit delves into how AI can serve as a force for good, driving positive change across industries and societies
02
22 keynotes
Carefully curated keynotes featuring no-frills content from world-renowned business and science speakers
03
6 workshops
Hands-on sessions led by industry experts, offering practical insights and direct experience with emerging AI technologies
3500+
Attendees from 82 countries
3500+
Attendees from 82 countries
3500+
Attendees from 82 countries
5,5 M
Online viewers
5,5 M
Online viewers
5,5 M
Online viewers
105
Speakers from 30 countries
105
Speakers from 30 countries
105
Speakers from 30 countries
5
Country delegations
5
Country delegations
5
Country delegations
04
40+
experts and speakers
5500+
attendees both offline and online
13
keynotes
4
panel discussions
04
40+
experts and speakers
5500+
attendees both offline and online
13
keynotes
4
panel discussions
04
40+
experts and speakers
5500+
attendees both offline and online
13
keynotes
4
panel discussions
05
2500
participants, offline and online
7
scientific talks
2
panel sessions
8M
media coverage
05
2500
participants, offline and online
7
scientific talks
2
panel sessions
8M
media coverage
05
2500
participants, offline and online
7
scientific talks
2
panel sessions
8M
media coverage
Over the past three years, the event has been consistently covered by all major newspapers across the United Arab Emirates, reflecting its growing prominence and national significance.
…a unique platform for thought leaders and innovators to explore and discuss groundbreaking advancements in AI and computer vision.
— Arab News
Over the past three years, the event has been consistently covered by all major newspapers across the United Arab Emirates, reflecting its growing prominence and national significance.
…a unique platform for thought leaders and innovators to explore and discuss groundbreaking advancements in AI and computer vision.
— Arab News
Over the past three years, the event has been consistently covered by all major newspapers across the United Arab Emirates, reflecting its growing prominence and national significance.
…a unique platform for thought leaders and innovators to explore and discuss groundbreaking advancements in AI and computer vision.
— Arab News
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FAQ
For any questions, please contact us directly at email
Where and when is Machines Can Think Summit 2026?
Machines Can Think Summit 2026 takes place on January 26-27, 2026 at Park Hyatt Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
What is Machines Can Think Summit?
Machines Can Think is an executive-level AI summit focused on enterprise AI strategy, GenAI, and large-scale real-world adoption.
Why does this summit matter for businesses?
The summit helps leaders understand how to implement, govern, and scale AI responsibly, with insights from global experts and alignment with the UAE’s national AI priorities.
Who is the summit for?
The summit brings together executives, government decision-makers, leading UAE institutions, global innovators, and researchers working on real AI deployment.
Who will be speaking at Machines Can Think 2026?
The 2026 edition is expected to feature leading AI researchers and senior Big Tech executives, with companies mentioned publicly including Meta, NVIDIA, and Google.
Where and when is Machines Can Think Summit 2026?
Machines Can Think Summit 2026 takes place on January 26-27, 2026 at Park Hyatt Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
What is Machines Can Think Summit?
Machines Can Think is an executive-level AI summit focused on enterprise AI strategy, GenAI, and large-scale real-world adoption.
Why does this summit matter for businesses?
The summit helps leaders understand how to implement, govern, and scale AI responsibly, with insights from global experts and alignment with the UAE’s national AI priorities.
Who is the summit for?
The summit brings together executives, government decision-makers, leading UAE institutions, global innovators, and researchers working on real AI deployment.
Who will be speaking at Machines Can Think 2026?
The 2026 edition is expected to feature leading AI researchers and senior Big Tech executives, with companies mentioned publicly including Meta, NVIDIA, and Google.
Where and when is Machines Can Think Summit 2026?
Machines Can Think Summit 2026 takes place on January 26-27, 2026 at Park Hyatt Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
What is Machines Can Think Summit?
Machines Can Think is an executive-level AI summit focused on enterprise AI strategy, GenAI, and large-scale real-world adoption.
Why does this summit matter for businesses?
The summit helps leaders understand how to implement, govern, and scale AI responsibly, with insights from global experts and alignment with the UAE’s national AI priorities.
Who is the summit for?
The summit brings together executives, government decision-makers, leading UAE institutions, global innovators, and researchers working on real AI deployment.
Who will be speaking at Machines Can Think 2026?
The 2026 edition is expected to feature leading AI researchers and senior Big Tech executives, with companies mentioned publicly including Meta, NVIDIA, and Google.