Dubai — October 11, 2025:
The upcoming GITEX Global 2025 in Dubai is set to become the defining stage for global discussions on AI-native societies, bringing together some of the world’s most influential technology leaders — including OpenAI, Microsoft, and Abu Dhabi’s G42 — to explore how nations can move beyond AI experimentation toward full-scale intelligence integration.
The event arrives at a pivotal moment when countries are transitioning from isolated AI initiatives to nation-scale AI strategies, combining data, computing power, governance, and institutional readiness to transform economies and societies.
A Defining Dialogue: Sam Altman Meets Peng Xiao
In one of the most anticipated sessions of the year, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, will make his GITEX debut, joining Peng Xiao, Group CEO of G42, for a landmark virtual discussion titled “From Early Adoption to AI-Native Societies: Envisioning the Next Era of Intelligence.”
Their dialogue will delve into what it means to transition from AI pilots to fully integrated, AI-native economies, exploring frameworks for responsible adoption, collaboration, and long-term societal benefit.
AI-Native Societies Programme: Expanding the Vision
The GITEX & G42 AI-Native Societies Programme extends this vision, convening leaders from Core42, the US-UAE Business Council, and major tech firms such as Cisco, Oracle, Khazna Data Centres, and Cerebras to examine strategic architectures like the UAE-US 5GW AI Campus — the largest AI infrastructure project outside the United States.
Key discussions will focus on the Global Intelligence Grid, advanced data governance, and AI readiness across industries and public sectors.
Leaders from TAMM (Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi), Presight, Core42, AIQ, Inception, and Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence will share how governments and enterprises are operationalizing AI at scale — from smart governance to education reform and industry automation.
Geopolitics, Investment, and the AI Economy
The conference agenda features one of the strongest ministerial and executive lineups in GITEX history, uniting leaders from 180+ countries to debate AI’s geopolitical and economic impact.
- Ekaterina Zaharieva, European Commissioner for Startups, Research, and Innovation, will open discussions on Europe’s bid to convert deep-tech excellence into economic strength.
- Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism, will discuss AI’s role in shaping new economic models.
- Omar Sultan Al Olama, UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, and Evan Solomon, Canada’s first Minister of AI and Digital Innovation, will explore how AI helps stabilize economies and drive global competitiveness in what they call the “intelligence super-cycle.”
Capital, Sovereignty, and the Geoeconomics of AI
With investment bank UBS projecting $375 billion in AI funding globally this year, GITEX 2025 will also spotlight how AI capital is reshaping geopolitical influence.
In a headline session, Victor Gao, Chairman of The China Energy Security Institute, will engage in a high-stakes debate with Dr. Jörg Goschin, CEO of Germany’s KfW Capital, on AI investments as instruments of national power.
Meanwhile, Naima Al Falasi, SVP of AI Strategy & Transformation at Mubadala, will offer insights into how Abu Dhabi’s $302 billion sovereign fund embeds AI and machine learning across key sectors to enhance national competitiveness and economic resilience.
A Global Tech Epicentre
Backed by a show floor of 6,800 tech enterprises, 2,000 startups, and over 40 unicorns, GITEX Global 2025 cements Dubai’s position as the world’s innovation crossroads, shaping global conversations on AI governance, ethics, investment, and nation-scale transformation.
