// Agenda · 17 November 2026
The run of
the day.
Three and a half hours at IMAX, Meydan Grandstand: a panel, company presentations, lunch with the room, awards and the exhibition floor.
Programme
Download printable agenda11:00
to 11:30 · 30 min
// Welcome
Arrival and Registration
Check in at IMAX, Meydan Grandstand, collect your badge and meet fellow attendees before the doors open.
11:30
to 11:45 · 15 min
// Welcome
Event Commencement
Welcome and opening of the Practical AI Forum 2026.
11:45
to 12:15 · 30 min
// Main stage
Session 1: Panel Discussion
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.
5 Panel speakers
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Eric MoneyangMicrosoft
Mohammed Atoum7X.ae
Maria SanchezInception42
Ahmed HafezSnowflake
Amit GuptaEtisalat
12:15
to 13:00 · 45 min
// Main stage
Session 2: Presentations by Companies
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.
16 Corporate Showcase speakers
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Asghar SyedKonvergense
Zakaria El AmdiziCloudstation
Mohamed Si AhmedDiwan Consulting
Abhijeet Ashok PataleAzaalea.ai
Dr. Srđan KrčoDunavNet
Anastasia SikachevaGradusV
Sulaiman AburasGreenology Engineering
Utku Yetik YaziciKnoativ
Ipshita MazumdarSolve
Alex KleinSnapLedger
Sreeram PotukuchiSpinTheory
Saddam Hussain ShaikUXplore Agency
Jonatan BlumOrbitagents
Abd El-Hakim IbrahimFariq
Diyar AlyasiriSnowflake
Abhay Pal ChauhanQuantum Task AI
13:00
to 13:30 · 30 min
// Networking
Lunch and Networking
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.
13:30
to 14:30 · 1 hr
// Floor
Awards
The forum's awards ceremony.
14:30
Open floor
// Floor
Exhibition
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.
// The venue
IMAX, Meydan Grandstand.
Set within the iconic Meydan Grandstand in Meydan Free Zone, Dubai. Arrive from 11:00 for registration; the forum opens at 11:30.