Upcoming tech events · 2026–27
Tech conferences in the United Arab Emirates
8 upcoming events across 3 cities, from AI and general tech to cloud. See dates, cities and who's going.
Dubai
- DEC2026
Blockchain Life 2026
GeneralThe 17th international forum for the global crypto market, with keynotes, panel discussions, a crypto expo with 200+ booths and a startup pitch competition.
- DEC2026
GITEX GLOBAL 2026
GeneralOne of the world's largest tech events covering AI, cybersecurity, cloud, startups, and digital economy.
- JAN2027
WHX Tech 2027
GeneralWHX Tech is a digital health conference bringing together technology innovators, healthcare leaders, investors, and startups to explore technologies transforming healthcare, including AI, data management, cybersecurity, and connected care.
- FEB2027
Step Dubai 2027
StartupStep Dubai 2027 is the Dubai edition of Step Conference, held at Dubai Internet City on 3-4 February 2027. The official site describes it as bringing the technology community together for networking and knowledge-sharing among industry leaders.
- APR2027
Two-day AI and digital transformation conference with keynotes, panels, networking and industry awards for AI leaders and technology decision-makers. The 2027 edition runs Wednesday, April 28 to Thursday, April 29.
Abu Dhabi
- NOV2026
A two-day AI summit focused on enterprise deployment, covering agentic systems, generative AI, robotics, infrastructure and applied enterprise use cases.
- APR2027
The NYUAD Hackathon for Social Good brings together global student innovators to tackle the UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing Quantum Computing and AI.
Past events
- OCT2026
A conference bringing together senior leaders and technology innovators to explore how digital twin technologies and AI are deployed at scale.
This event has endedWebsite - OCT2026
A premier gathering of business leaders, government officials and technology innovators exploring AI's transformative potential.
This event has endedWebsite - OCT2026
Largest AI hackathon in the Middle East; hybrid format culminating in an in-person build day and pitching event in Dubai.
This event has endedWebsite - OCT2026
A platform where AI leaders, innovators and technology decision-makers explore advancements in AI and emerging technologies.
This event has endedWebsite - OCT2026
Large AI-first expo and summit with 350+ enterprises and startups presenting AI products.
This event has endedWebsite
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How many tech conferences are coming up in the United Arab Emirates?
8 upcoming events across 3 cities are listed right now, from Global AI Show Abu Dhabi 2026 to AINext Awards & Conference Dubai 2027.
Which city in the United Arab Emirates hosts the most tech events?
Dubai, with 8 events: AINext Conference Dubai 2026, AI Genesis Hackathon 2026, Dubai AI Festival 2026 and Blockchain Life 2026.
When is the next tech event in the United Arab Emirates?
Global AI Show Abu Dhabi 2026 in Abu Dhabi, 18–19 November 2026.
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