Voices of AI Forum 2026

Following the success of our first edition, we are back to further strengthen the strategic AI ties between France and the UAE.

Under the esteemed patronage of H.E. Nicolas Niemtchinow, Ambassador of France to the UAE, and organized in collaboration with Team France Export: Business France, Bpifrance, French Embassy Regional Economic Dept, La French Tech Abu Dhabi-Dubai, French Foreign Trade Advisors, and Sorbonne Abu Dhabi, this forum is a premier gathering designed to ignite collaboration across the entire AI value chain, from R&D and academia to investment and entrepreneurship.

This isn’t just another conference; it’s a bridge between two world-class ecosystems.

Our mission is clear:

• Showcase Excellence: Meet the French and Emirati AI leaders already shaping the UAE landscape
• Bridge the Gap: Helping French startups land and expand in the UAE market.
• Facilitate Deals: High-impact networking designed to turn conversations into contracts.

Core Pillars of Discussion:

• Data centers and data capability:  Infrastructure, Energy and powering data centers, Data protection, Data storage
• Shaping the future of industries: how different sectors are innovating with relevance and be future ready
• Digital humanities: use of AI for human sciences and social sciences, balance between legacy and history
• Financing AI: Investing and Accelerating (banks, accelerators, investors, sovereign funds

Hosted at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, the day features a high-energy mix of plenary session, sectorial discussions and a dedicated Innovation Village, an immersive experience showcasing live tech solutions.

Overall Agenda

• Short Plenary Session
• Dedicated Sectorial Sessions
• Startups Pitch Sessions 

How to Get Involved

• Participant: Full access to all sessions, panels, and networking areas.
• Pitching Startup: Take the stage and present your solution to a room of targeted investors.
• Exhibitor: Secure a booth in the Innovation Village to demo your tech.
• Sponsor: Maximize visibility with premium branding across the event and village.

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