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UAE Technology Events 2026: 18 Digital, AI, Media & Tech Events to Attend in Q4

UAE Digital, Media & Technology Events — Q4 2026

The UAE has a packed calendar of digital, media and technology events in the final quarter of 2026. From AI and digital transformation to media, fintech, startups and enterprise technology, these events bring together technology leaders, innovators, businesses, investors and industry professionals across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.


October 2026

1. CABSAT 2026

5–7 October 2026
📍 Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai

A major regional event covering media, broadcast, satellite, Pro AV, content creation, virtual production and emerging media technologies.

Registration: Free visitor pass available.

2. SatExpo ME 25

5–7 October 2026
📍 Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai

A satellite and space technology event running alongside CABSAT, covering satellite communications and related technologies.

Registration: Visitor registration through the official event platform.

3. AI Everything Abu Dhabi

6–7 October 2026
📍 ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi

A major AI event covering enterprise AI, government applications, startups, emerging technologies and practical AI adoption.

Registration: Visitor registration available.

4. Reuters NEXT Gulf

21 October 2026
📍 The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi

A leadership-focused event covering business, technology, AI, investment and major developments shaping the Gulf region.

Registration: Apply to attend.

5. AI Next Conference Dubai

22 October 2026
📍 Crowne Plaza Dubai – Deira

Focuses on artificial intelligence, enterprise innovation, automation and digital transformation.

Registration: Event registration available.

6. Dubai AI Festival

26–27 October 2026
📍 Dubai World Trade Centre

A dedicated AI event covering enterprise AI, Generative AI, AI governance, future of work, infrastructure and investment.

Registration: Online registration available.

7. Arabian AI & Agentic Summit

26 October 2026
📍 ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi

Focuses on Agentic AI, Generative AI, conversational AI, Arabic NLP, automation and AI-driven customer experiences.

Registration: Event registration available.

November 2026

8. ADIPEC 2026

2–5 November 2026
📍 ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi

While primarily an energy event, ADIPEC has a significant technology and digitalisation component, including AI, automation, data and intelligent infrastructure.

Registration: Visitor registration available.

9. Dubai FinTech Summit 2026

2–3 November 2026
📍 Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai

A major fintech gathering covering financial technology, payments, digital finance, AI, blockchain and the future of financial services.

Registration: Registration available through the official event website.

10. Digital Transformation Summit UAE

4 November 2026
📍 Sofitel Abu Dhabi

Focuses on enterprise digital transformation, Agentic AI, data, cybersecurity, automation and digital strategy.

Registration: Event registration available.

11. World AI EXPO

17–18 November 2026
📍 Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai

An AI-focused exhibition and conference covering AI solutions, automation and enterprise technology.

Registration: Check the organiser's registration page for the latest 2026 availability.

12. Global AI Show Abu Dhabi

18–19 November 2026
📍 Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi

A major AI gathering covering Generative AI, Agentic AI, robotics, AI infrastructure and enterprise applications.

Registration: Tickets and registration available online.

13. Dubai Future Week

18–21 November 2026
📍 Emirates Towers & Museum of the Future, Dubai

Explores AI, robotics, quantum technologies, synthetic biology, future cities, innovation and the future of work. The official 2026 programme confirms the 18–21 November dates and the two Dubai venues.

Registration: Registration is open.

14. Global Media Congress

26–28 November 2026
📍 ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi

A major media-industry event focused on media transformation, journalism, technology, content and the future of the media industry.

Registration: Registration available through the official event website.

December 2026

15. Abu Dhabi Finance Week

7–12 December 2026
📍 Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi

A major financial-sector event covering investment, fintech, digital finance, innovation and the future of financial services.

The UAE National Media Authority currently lists ADFW for 7–12 December 2026, so this supersedes the earlier 7–10 December listing.

Registration: Registration available through Abu Dhabi Global Market.

16. GITEX Summit

7 December 2026
📍 Dubai World Trade Centre

The high-level opening summit of GITEX week, bringing together government leaders, technology executives, investors and founders around AI and the intelligent economy.

17. GITEX GLOBAL 2026

8–11 December 2026
📍 Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai

The flagship technology exhibition covering AI, cloud, cybersecurity, enterprise technology, startups, digital transformation and emerging technologies.

The official GITEX site confirms the overall 7–11 December programme, with the GITEX Summit on 7 December and GITEX GLOBAL from 8–11 December.

Registration: Visitor registration available.

18. Expand North Star 2026

8–10 December 2026
📍 Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai

A major startup and investor event covering AI, emerging technologies, founders, venture capital and innovation.

Registration: Visitor registration available.


Official registration links


“Dates and registration details are subject to change; check the official event website before attending.”

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