On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, will lead the UAE delegation to the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi from February 16 to 20.
The UAE’s participation is aimed at strengthening international cooperation in advanced technologies and building strategic partnerships to harness artificial intelligence in support of sustainable development and innovation across key sectors.
The summit will feature high-level dialogue sessions focused on shaping global frameworks for AI governance.
Heads of state, government leaders, policymakers and experts from more than 100 countries are expected to take part.
Discussions will centre on future strategic priorities for artificial intelligence, as well as ways to enhance public-private partnerships that support AI-driven solutions aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals.
The event will also include panel discussions and specialised expert sessions to exchange knowledge, address global technological shifts and explore cutting-edge AI applications.
An accompanying exhibition will showcase the latest innovations in artificial intelligence, with more than 300 leading companies from 30 countries set to participate.
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