Ai Everything Abu Dhabi 2026 is set to take place from October 6-7 at ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi. The two-day Expo and Summit, organized by inD, will bring together policymakers, investors, business executives, and technology companies. Over 400 AI-first companies and 180 speakers from more than 70 countries will attend the event. The Department of Government Enablement (DGE) is hosting the event, with Solutions+, a Mubadala company, serving as Global Partner.
Microsoft is presenting AI as a tool to transform workflows and support decision-making. The company is rolling out Microsoft 365 Copilot to 35,000 Abu Dhabi government employees through a partnership with the Abu Dhabi Government. This program aims to help employees make better-informed decisions, streamline processes, and spend more time on higher-value public services. The program also includes security measures, responsible AI practices, and in-country data residency.
VDURA will introduce its Data Platform V12 to the Middle East market at Ai Everything Abu Dhabi. The platform is designed for AI factories and neoclouds, providing high-performance data storage infrastructure. VDURA is working with New Mexico State University, which has deployed the platform to support research in agriculture, aerospace, and biomedicine. The university's research spending exceeds $141 million annually.
IFS will showcase its Industrial AI software for asset-intensive industries, including ports, utilities, and oil and gas. The company is focusing on the gap between identifying an asset at risk and carrying out the repair. IFS cites Kodiak Gas Services as an example of the financial impact of its technology, with a projected $3 million in annual savings and 90,000 technician hours saved.
The New Intelligence Summit will bring ministers, government leaders, and industry executives together to discuss AI adoption, education, skills, and organizational readiness. Mariam Al Musharrekh, Director General of DGE, will discuss Abu Dhabi's experience in building an AI-ready government workforce. Ebrahim Al Hajri, President of Khalifa University of Science and Technology, will examine how education must evolve alongside intelligent systems.
ADNOC's ENERGYai, described as the world's first agentic AI solution for the energy sector, will feature in discussions about AI and energy. Built by AIQ, a venture jointly formed by Presight and ADNOC Group, the system will be discussed by AIQ CEO Dennis Jol and Amal Abdulrahim, Assistant Undersecretary and Chief AI and Innovation Officer at the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment.
Ai Everything Abu Dhabi will feature demonstrations of various AI technologies, including IFS Loops Digital Workers and IFS Nexus Black Resolve. The event aims to showcase practical uses of artificial intelligence across government, scientific research, and critical infrastructure. Key points include:
Key points
- Microsoft is rolling out AI tools to 35,000 Abu Dhabi government employees.
- VDURA's Data Platform V12 is designed for AI factories and neoclouds.
- IFS's Industrial AI software has been implemented by Kodiak Gas Services, resulting in significant cost savings.
