DATE: A Digitization, Al & Emerging Technology Summit. Dubai 2025 | 45MM+88X - Al Sufouh 1 - Dubai

About DATE: A Digitization, Al & Emerging Technology Summit. Dubai 2025

Taking place in Dubai, DATE With Tech (MENA) is a high-impact summit that brings together over 2,000+ decision-makers, investors, government leaders, and tech innovators focused on the next era of digital acceleration.

The two-day agenda spans core streams such as AI, Blockchain & Digital Assets, Cybersecurity, Metaverse, Quantum Computing, and Financial Innovation—bridging emerging tech with real business applications. Participants will engage in exclusive roundtables (“DATE Dialogues”), startup pitches (FutureTech World Cup), and curated networking powered by AI-driven matchmaking.

Whether you’re a founder building Web3 infrastructure, a policymaker shaping digital governance, or a corporate executive driving transformation—this expo is your portal to high-level collaborations, live deal‑flow, and real-world innovation across the MENA tech landscape.

Speakers

Sanjiv Singh

Group Chief Strategy Officer at Trescon Trescon

Vladimir Arshinov

Group Chief Technology Officer at EMSTEEL EMSTEEL

Awad El-Sidiq

Head of Artificial Intelligence & Data Science at ADNOC Distribution ADNOC Distribution

Kevin Neogy

Group Head of Digital Transformation, AI & Robotics at The Kanoo Group The Kanoo Group

Craig Hughes

Chief Technology Officer at Nas Neuron Health Services Nas Neuron Health Services

Waad Barakat

Special Correspondent at Khaleej Times Khaleej Times

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Dr Sid Ahmed Benraouane

Advisor at Dubai Government Smart Dubai Government Establishment

Maher Al Kaabi

Advisor to Group Chairman & Independent Board Member - Al Serkal Group; UAE Circular Economy Council Member at Al Serkal Group Al Serkal Group

Ahmed Refaie

CEO and Global CIO at G.P.I. Global Partners Investments Limited G.P.I. Global Partners Investments Limited

André König

CEO at Global Quantum Intelligence, LLC Global Quantum Intelligence, LLC

Pramod Kumar

Director of Research & Innovation at Quantlase Research & Development Center Quantlase Research & Development Center

Satyam Priyadarshy

Former Chief Data Scientist at Halliburton. CEO at Reignite Future Halliburton

Dr. Dwijendra Dwivedi

Head of Banking and Financial Services at ZainTECH ZainTECH

Akhil Koka

CEO at Magure Magure Inc

Brian de Francesca

Special Envoy for AI & Synthetic Workforce Development at Arab Hospitals Federation Arab Hospitals Federation

Aditya Balaraman

AI Innovation Lead at Magure Magure Inc

Sourav Bhanja

Business Head, MEA at Grand View Research Grand View Research

Jayanth Muthina

Student at Bits Pilani Dubai Campus Bits Pilani Dubai Campus

Noor Albastaki

Student at United Arab Emirates University United Arab Emirates University

Mohammed Vaseeq Khan

Student at Amity University Dubai Amity University Dubai

Halima Sadat

Student at University of Dubai University of Dubai

Keerthana Srirangam

Student at Bits Pilani Dubai Campus Bits Pilani Dubai Campus

Rawan Hijazi

Student at University of Sharjah University of Sharjah

Barkha Bahirwani

Chief Vibe Officer at AAURAA AAURAA

Sahen Ahuja

Co-Founder & CEO at SustainInsight SustainInsight

Agenda

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