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Voices of AI Forum 2026
Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi,
FCQ7+392 - Hazza Bin Zayed St - Al Reem Island - RT6 - Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, Emirats Arabes Unis
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Langue(s) de l'événement
English
Date limite d'inscription : vendredi 18 septembre 2026 - 14h00 (UTC+4)
Tarif :
Members: AED 600 (VAT incl)
Non-Members: AED 1,000 (VAT incl.)
Pitch for startups (one entrance incl.) open to all :
AED 1,500 (VAT incl.)
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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. This isn’t just another conference; it’s a bridge between two world-class ecosystems.
"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 2nd edition.
Under the esteemed patronage of the Ambassador of France to the UAE, and organized in collaboration with Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry ADCCI, AdoptAI, Team France Export: Business France, Bpifrance, the Regional Economic Department of the French Embassy, La French Tech Abu Dhabi-Dubai, and the French Foreign Trade Advisors, and tech partner AllysAI., 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.
Objectives:
- Enable French and Emirati AI startups seeking funding to pitch their solutions and services aligned with the AI sector’s scope of interest of UAE ecosystem.
- Enhance the visibility of French expertise in AI in the UAE through concrete demonstrations and use cases from companies already established in the region.
- Create a sustainable platform for exchange between the AI ecosystems of both countries, by facilitating connections among public, private, and academic stakeholders.
- More precisely identify the specific AI-related needs of the UAE and France to better guide future cooperation and joint projects.
- Mobilize key players in France (French Tech, clusters, specialized consulting firms, competitiveness hubs) to attract new French AI startups and support their entry into the Emirati market.
- Foster targeted industry collaborations.
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
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Intervenant(s)
Programme
| 09:00 - 10:25 |
Event Moderated by Margot BLETTERIE - Founder - The AI Social Club Opening Speech and Keynotes - H.E. Ambassador of France to the UAE - Thierry DEZENCLOS - President - CCI France UAE - H.E. Ali M.AL MARZOOQI - Director General - Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce & Industry - Prof. Nathalie BRAZ - Chancellor - Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi - H.E. Dr. Mohamed AL KUWAITI - Head of Cybersecurity for the UAE Government, Chairman UAE Cybersecurity Council - UAE Cybersecurity Council - Eid ALOBEIDLI - Director of Musataha and Public-Private-Partnerships - Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) |
| 10:25 - 11:00 | Coffee Break |
| 11:00 - 11:45 |
The Safe Corridor: Protecting Sovereign Data and Industrial AI - Roula KHALED - General Counsel - Khazna Data Centers - Alcatel-Lucent - Speaker to be confirmed Moderator: Simo ALAMI - Chief AI Futurist - AllysAI. |
| 11:00 - 11:45 |
The New Refineries: Energy, Infrastructure & The Cooling Challenge - Pierre BONTEMS - Middle East Managing Director - Dassault Systèmes - Schneider Electric - Speaker to be confirmed Moderator: Alexandra TALEVA - Director Corporate Communications and Sustainability Middle East - EDF Group, EDF power solutions and Dalkia EDF Group |
| 12:00 - 12:45 |
The Personal Engine: Refining Data for the Future of Retail - Joseph AOUN - Data & AI Solutions Director UAE - APGAR Group - Jihane BACHIR - Chief Commercial & Transformation Officer - L'Oreal Middle East - Jeremy DENISTY - AI Director - Chalhoub Group Moderator: Laurence OUAKINE - Co-Founder and CEO - Sthrive |
| 12:00 - 12:45 |
Sovereign Healing: Predictive Analytics & Preventive Care Prof. Xavier FRESQUET - Head - Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi Center for Artificial Intelligence |
| 13:00 - 13:25 |
Fireside Chat : Digital Humanities Prof. Xavier FRESQUET - Head - Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi Center for Artificial Intelligence |
| 13:30 - 14:15 | Networking Luncheon |
| 14:15 - 15:45 | Pitch session for startups |
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