Dubai to Host Third Edition of Global AI Summit: ‘Machines Can See 2025’
A premier AI investment and business networking event, featuring top UK and global experts, major investors, and government leaders.
As part of the inaugural Dubai AI Week, Polynome Group has announced the third edition of the “Machines Can See” AI Summit, taking place on April 23-24, 2025, at the Museum of the Future under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Dubai Future Foundation.
The event aims to bring together investors, business leaders, and policymakers to explore AI-driven opportunities and market expansion, with a specific focus on computer vision. This year marks the third iteration of the event, and it will continue showcasing innovative technologies that enhance safety and sustainability across various sectors.
“Machines Can See” is more than a summit. It’s a global think tank where breakthroughs are unveiled, theories are tested, and the future of intelligence is shaped. Every discussion, every keynote, every discovery here is rooted in science, driving AI forward in ways that truly matter. The most important advances in artificial intelligence don’t happen in theory — they happen through discovery. By fostering collaboration between scientists and industry leaders, we are not just shaping the future of AI — we are defining how AI shapes the world, ” said Alexander Khanin, Head of Polynome Group.
Top Local and Global Support
We are honoured to have key local government officials attending the event in person, including:
- E. Omar Sultan Al Olama, UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications
- E. Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, Director General, Digital Dubai
The event will also feature a Ministerial Session, bringing together international government leaders to discuss the role of national IT development in shaping the future of AI. Among the distinguished speakers will be Gobind Singh Deo, Minister of Digital for Malaysia, H.E. Zhaslan Madiyev, Minister of Digital Development, Innovation, and Aerospace Industry of Kazakhstan, and H.E. Omar Sultan Al Olama, UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, along with other high-ranking government officials from various countries.
The summit has garnered widespread support from prominent entities such as Dubai Police, Emirates, and major industry players such as Amazon Prime Video & Studios, Amazon Web Services, MBZUAI, IBM, SAP, Adia Lab, QuantumBlack and Yango. These partnerships will provide opportunities for funding, collaborations, and the commercialisation of AI innovations.
Unmatched Investment and Business Opportunities
With UAE’s AI market projected to grow by $8.4 billion in the next two years, the summit serves as a key venue for investors to engage with AI startups, leading enterprises, and government decision-makers.
- Exclusive access to top-tier investors and venture capital firms
- Meet executives from major AI-driven companies, including IBM and Amazon
- Connect with high-growth AI startups and scale-ups seeking investment
- Explore AI’s impact on industries from finance to mobility
The list of local and international investors includes:
- Eddy Farhat, Executive Director at e& capital
- Faris Al Mazrui, Head of Growth Investments at Mubadala
- Major General Khalid Nasser Alrazooqi General Director of Artificial Intelligence, Dubai Police United Arab Emirates
- Keenan Hamza, Vice President Technology Futures & Innovation at Emirates Group
- Najwa Aaraj, CEO at TII
Key UK Speakers and Market Insights
The summit will feature leading UK-based AI experts, including:
- Michael Bronstein, DeepMind Professor of AI at the University of Oxford, on geometric deep learning’s role in AI-driven industries.
- Andrea Vedaldi, Professor of Computer Vision and Machine Learning and Co-lead of the Visual Geometry Group at the University of Oxford, on advancements in AI-powered real-time image processing.
- Tamanna Haque, Lead Data Scientist at Jaguar Land Rover, on AI’s future in autonomous mobility.
The summit will feature strong participation from British thought leaders and innovators, highlighting the UK’s critical role in advancing ethical and responsible AI. Leading UK-based experts will share their expertise on the intersection of AI, ethics, and policy. Our distinguished speakers will explore how the UK is shaping AI’s future, from regulatory frameworks to ethical considerations. Additionally, the summit’s AI and Robotics Showcase will highlight cutting-edge innovations from across the UK, reflecting the nation’s leadership in AI-driven technologies. Through these contributions, the summit will underscore the UK’s commitment to advancing AI while ensuring it serves the public good.
Additionally, high-level representatives from more countries will be announced soon, further expanding the summit’s international influence.
