The tech world is abuzz following the announcement of monumental AI initiatives, most notably the $500 billion Stargate project, the largest AI infrastructure initiative in history, and the rapid rise of DeepSeek. These developments are shaking industries and economies worldwide, redefining technological power dynamics and disrupting long-held assumptions.
As the world grapples with these seismic shifts in AI, the Ai Everything Global event, taking place from February 4-6, 2025, in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, promises to explore the profound changes reshaping our global landscape. Organized by Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) in partnership with Gitex GLOBAL, this event is set to be the largest and most influential global AI gathering, uniting industry leaders, governments, and investors to discuss the future of AI across multiple sectors, from research and development to real-world applications in business, government, and society.
Shifting the Global Power Balance
The World Economic Forum’s “AI In Action” 2025 report underscores the growing importance of strategic AI application, warning that success lies in harnessing AI’s potential while managing associated risks. As countries like the US, China, Europe, and the UAE compete for global AI leadership, AI is rapidly evolving from a technological innovation to a critical lever for economic competitiveness. AI is expected to contribute $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030, according to PwC.
Ai Everything Global will bring together groundbreaking AI innovations from over 70 countries, featuring more than 200 speakers and 150+ investors managing $70 billion in assets. The summit will showcase the contributions of over 500 Chief AI and Tech Executives who are shaping the future of AI strategies across various industries.
Trixie LohMirmand, Executive Vice President of DWTC and CEO of Kaoun International, organizers of Gitex and Ai Everything, highlighted the significance of AI as a global sovereign investment priority. “AI is not confined to businesses anymore but is now a tool for global competitiveness. Whether tech giants or ambitious newcomers, AI is leveling the playing field and will empower ordinary people if projects like DeepSeek succeed.”
Navigating the Winds of Change
The event’s highlight will be the “Big Winds of Change: It’s AI in Everything Summit,” held at the St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort in Abu Dhabi. This summit will feature key thought leaders discussing the rapidly evolving AI landscape. Topics will range from AI policy shifts to open-source R1, massive energy-intensive data centers, and AI research advancements. These conversations align with the UAE’s ambitions to be a global leader in AI, exemplified by its commitment to becoming the world’s first fully AI-native government and its launch of the Digital Strategy 2025-2027.
The UAE’s involvement in AI-focused global projects, such as its participation in the $500 billion Stargate consortium and a strategic collaboration between Microsoft and UAE-based AI company G42, emphasizes its strategic position in the AI race. The Ai Everything Summit offers a key platform for global engagement and networking among leading nations and organizations.
A Glimpse into the Future of AI
At the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City, attendees will experience firsthand how AI is transforming industries like healthcare, education, energy, and creative economies. The event will showcase AI-driven advancements from over 500 global tech companies, including industry giants such as ASUS, Alibaba Cloud, AWS, Dell, G42, IBM, and Lenovo. These companies will demonstrate the cutting-edge AI technologies that are shaping the interconnected AI revolution, from autonomous transportation to the Middle East’s first humanoid prototyping facility and supercomputers that are tripling national computational power.
Samer Al Jayyusi, Specialty AI & GenAI Regional Lead at Dell Technologies, expressed his excitement about participating in Ai Everything Global. “This event is where innovation meets opportunity to shape the future of artificial intelligence. We’re committed to providing the infrastructure and data management tools that organizations need to succeed in the AI era.”
As AI continues to evolve and redefine the technological landscape, the Ai Everything Global Summit will provide a unique opportunity to witness the collaborative efforts that will steer the future of AI toward new possibilities for businesses, governments, and society.
