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.

If data is the new oil, Artificial Intelligence is the engine.

"Information is the oil of the 21st century, and analytics is the combustion engine." Peter Sondergaard, Gartner Research

Following the success of our inaugural edition 2025 , Voices of AI, UAE-France Business Forum is back in its 2^nd edition. 

Under the esteemed patronage of the Ambassador of France to the UAE, and organized in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry ADCCI, Team France Export: Business France, Bpifrance, French Embassy Regional Economic Dept, La French Tech Abu Dhabi-Dubai, French Foreign Trade Advisors, and Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, the forum is not just another conference; it’s a bridge between two world-class ecosystems, designed to ignite collaboration across the entire AI value chain, from R&D and academia to investment and entrepreneurship.

We are honored to announce Dr. Mohamed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cybersecurity for the UAE Government and Chairman of the UAE Cybersecurity Council, as a keynote speaker.

We are also thrilled to welcome Margot Bletterie, as Master of Ceremonies throughout the event.

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:

• The New Refineries: Energy, Infrastructure, and the cooling challenge.
• Protecting Sovereign Data and Industrial AI.
• Health, Biotech, and Precision Medicine: From genomic data to Ambient AI Care.
• The Personal Engine: Refining data for the future of Retail.
• Digital Humanities

The program will feature a short plenary session followed by an interactive morning, including:

• Sector-specific panels and thematic roundtables.
• Innovation Village: A dedicated space for showcasing concrete AI solutions.
• Startup Pitch Sessions: Highlighting emerging tech leaders looking for investors.
• White papers document

Overall Agenda

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

How to Get Involved

• Attendee: Full access to all sessions, panels, and networking areas. 

AED 600 (incl. VAT) CCI France UAE Members; AED 1,000 (incl. VAT) Non-Members

• Startup Pitch: Take the stage and present your solution to a room of targeted investors.
• Exhibitor: Secure a booth in the Innovation Village to demonstrate your tech. 

AED 1,500 (incl. VAT) incl. one day access pass

AED 6000 (incl. VAT) incl. one day access pass

• Sponsor: Maximize your visibility with premium branding throughout the event. 

Starting AED 20,000

• Speaking Opportunities: Share your expertise during our panels or roundtables. (Priority to Sponsors and Partners)

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