01 / Expert InsightsPanel Discussions
Moderated conversations between industry leaders tackling the most pressing AI challenges. Gain diverse perspectives, debate real-world applications, and leave with clarity on where AI is heading next.
Your vision amplified · Dubai 2026
Practical AI
Real impact.
Join industry leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators from NVIDIA, Microsoft, G42, 7X, e& and Snowflake at the region's most practical AI event.
17 November 202611:00 – 14:30 GSTIMAX, Meydan Grandstand
NVIDIA ✦Microsoft ✦G42 ✦7X ✦e& ✦Snowflake ✦NVIDIA ✦Microsoft ✦G42 ✦7X ✦e& ✦Snowflake ✦NVIDIA ✦Microsoft ✦G42 ✦7X ✦e& ✦Snowflake ✦NVIDIA ✦Microsoft ✦G42 ✦7X ✦e& ✦Snowflake ✦
// About the forum
AI that works in the real world.
Dubai's premier gathering for professionals who want to move beyond the hype and implement AI strategies that deliver measurable results. Set within the iconic Meydan Grandstand, Meydan Free Zone, where insight drives action.
01
Actionable insights
Every session is designed to deliver strategies you can implement immediately.
02
Curated connections
Meet the innovators, investors, and operators shaping the AI landscape.
03
Live exhibition floor
Leading AI vendors, startups, and solution providers showcase live demos, products, and platforms.
Dubai · Meydan Grandstand
1 DAY
of transformation
1000+
Attendees
20+
Expert speakers
20+
Exhibiting companies
3hrs
Networking opportunities
// Key pillars
Four ways to engage
Every pillar is designed to maximize your learning, visibility, and connections at the Practical AI Forum.
01 / Expert Insights
02 / PresentationsCorporate Showcases
Dedicated stage time for companies to demonstrate their AI solutions, case studies, and innovations. A powerful platform to build credibility and attract partners, clients, and investors in one room.
03 / Live DemosExhibition
Explore a curated floor of AI tools, platforms, and service providers. Discover solutions built for your industry, interact with live demos, and evaluate technology that can transform your operations today.
04 / Curated MatchmakingNetworking
Structured and open networking sessions designed to forge meaningful connections. Whether you're seeking collaborators, clients, or mentors, our curated matchmaking ensures every conversation counts.
// Speakers
23 voices. Zero fluff.
Practitioners from Microsoft, Snowflake, e&, 7X, Inception and more, sharing what actually works.
Panel
Eric Moneyang
Chief Architect, Microsoft
Panel
Mohammed Atoum
Director, 7X.ae
Panel
Maria Sanchez
Senior Vice President, Inception42
Panel
Ahmed Hafez
Director, Snowflake
Panel
Amit Gupta
Vice President, Etisalat
Corporate Showcase
Asghar Syed
Director, Konvergense
Corporate Showcase
Zakaria El Amdizi
Chief Strategy Officer, Cloudstation
Corporate Showcase
Mohamed Si Ahmed
Founder & CEO, Diwan Consulting
// Agenda · 17 Nov
One afternoon. Seven moments.
Three and a half hours, built so every block leaves you with something you can use.
- 11:00Arrival and Registration
- 11:30Event Commencement
- 11:45Session 1: Panel Discussion
- 12:15Session 2: Presentations by Companies
- 13:00Lunch and Networking
- 13:30Awards
- 14:30Exhibition
// Exhibit & sponsor
Put your AI in front of 1,000+ decision-makers.
Exhibition booth with live demos
Corporate showcase stage slot
Curated buyer matchmaking
// What attendees say
Voices from the community
Hear from entrepreneurs and professionals who have experienced the Meydan Free Zone Forum firsthand.
“Having attended multiple Meydan Free Zone forums over the years, each one raises the bar further. Last year's Instant Dubai Forum was no exception. The automation panel delivered frameworks I implemented immediately, and the quality of dialogue between sessions was unlike anything I've experienced at comparable events. Meydan consistently attracts the right people having the right conversations.”
Rami Al-Hassan
Founder, TechScale MENA
“Our corporate showcase generated 14 qualified leads in a single afternoon. The recent AI Business Clinic was a game-changer: we got tailored, expert advice on our AI strategy on the spot. The audience is exactly who we needed to reach, decision-makers with real budgets and genuine AI interest.”
Priya Mehta
Head of Partnerships, CloudAI Solutions
“As a solo entrepreneur, I was worried I'd be out of my depth. Instead, I found a community that genuinely supports independent innovators. I left with three potential collaborators and a clearer vision.”
James Okafor
Independent AI Consultant