OpenAI , G42 , and Microsoft are leading pivotal discussions on building AI-powered societies at GITEX Global 2025 .
The 45th edition of GITEX Global brings together the world’s leading technology and artificial intelligence experts to discuss and develop strategies for the next phase of the transformation towards AI-powered national societies and enhance their readiness for the digital future.
United Arab Emirates, Dubai, October 11, 2025 : GITEX Global 2025, the world’s largest technology and artificial intelligence event, will take place from October 13-17 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, at a pivotal moment as the world shifts from piecemeal AI adoption to comprehensive national AI strategies, where computing power, data, institutional readiness and governance are integrated to drive economic and societal transformation .
With global attention focused on the rise of “AI nations,” OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is making his highly anticipated debut at GITEX Global, where he will participate alongside G42 Group CEO Peng Xiao in a prominent virtual discussion entitled ” From Early Adoption to Native AI Societies: Envisioning the New Era of Intelligence.”
The dialogue brings together two of the world’s most influential leaders in the evolution of artificial intelligence to provide pioneering insights on moving from the experimental phase to full integration of AI, and laying the foundations for building “AI native” communities.
The GITEX and G42 AI Native Communities program also expands the discussion to include alliances and strategic structures . Senior executives from Core42 and the US-UAE Business Council will participate in the sessions to highlight the 5GW UAE-US AI Park project , the largest AI infrastructure outside the United States .
The discussions will also cover smart infrastructure and the future global intelligence network, with the participation of leaders from G42, OpenAI, Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle, Khazna Data Center, and Cerebras.
The focus then shifts to real-world applications, with the leadership team from the Abu Dhabi Government Services Platform “TAMM” – Department of Government Empowerment, along with PreSight, Core42, OpenAI, Inception, AIQ, and Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, showcasing how governments, industries, and educational institutions are implementing AI on a large scale .
Power Agenda: The Geopolitics of Artificial Intelligence and its Economic Impact
The GITEX Global 2025 conference program offers the largest gathering of its kind, bringing together ministers, policymakers, CEOs, founders, and investors from more than 180 countries, in a series of summits addressing geopolitics and sovereignty in the field of artificial intelligence, the prospects of quantum computing, AI applications across sectors, investment priorities, and cyber resilience in the age of artificial intelligence.
This momentum is based on a massive showcase platform that includes more than 6,800 technology companies, 2,000 startups, and more than 40 billion-dollar companies, along with 1,200 investors managing assets exceeding US$ 1.1 trillion, making the discussions on the platforms highly influential on future strategies, business transformations, alliances, and economic forces that are reshaping the global technology industry .
Ekaterina Zaharieva, the European Union Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation, will open the sessions by discussing Europe’s quest to transform its deep-tech dominance into a strategic economic powerhouse, while His Excellency Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, the UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism, will address how to readjust economic strategies in light of the shift towards artificial intelligence .
The high-level discussions continue with the participation of His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama, UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, and His Excellency Evan Solomon, Canada’s Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation – the country’s first Minister of Artificial Intelligence – through a session entitled “ Superintelligence Cycle ”.
During the session, leaders will discuss how countries can leverage artificial intelligence as a tool to enhance their resilience to economic fluctuations and solidify their position in global digital leadership .
Directing capital flows towards national leadership
With UBS investment bank estimating that funding for artificial intelligence projects will reach $ 375 billion in 2025, pivotal questions arise about the geopolitical influence of these investments .
In a keynote session at GITEX Global 2025, Victor Gao, President of the China Energy Security Institute and a leading expert on international affairs, will meet with Dr. Jörg Goschen, CEO of KfW Capital , Europe’s largest state-backed venture capital fund with € 2.5 billion in assets, for an in-depth discussion on the new economic geography of investment and how capital is being used as a tool of technological and strategic power .
At the national level, Naeema Al Falasi, Senior Vice President of AI Strategy and Transformation at Mubadala, Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund which manages a portfolio exceeding US$ 302 billion , shares strategic insights on integrating AI and machine learning technologies into vital sectors, thereby enhancing the country’s competitiveness and leadership in the global digital economy .
The tech blueprint for major corporations – from industrial AI to chip strategies
McKinsey reports that 92 % of companies will accelerate their investments in artificial intelligence during 2025, increasing the pressure on organizations to achieve tangible business value through AI .
In this context, Peter Quirty, Chief Technology Officer and Chief Strategy Officer at Siemens, provides a comprehensive vision on how to transform the complexities of industrial artificial intelligence into a real competitive advantage .
On the other hand, Zulfi Alam, Executive Vice President of Quantum Affairs at Microsoft (USA), shifts the discussion towards human capital, explaining how the academic, governmental and corporate sectors should cooperate to build a workforce qualified for the quantum computing era.
Wassim Charbaji, President of Qualcomm for the Middle East and Africa and Senior Vice President of Government Affairs for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, represents the chipmakers’ technology group, offering new insights on achieving economic prosperity through the alignment of electronic chip strategies and artificial intelligence .
Ana Paola Assis, Senior Vice President , Chairman and General Manager for Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Emerging Markets at IBM, reveals a multi-dimensional vision of the future of business and governance in the era of the convergence of artificial intelligence and quantum computing, at a time when the company is expanding its AI and quantum computing infrastructure in more than 100 countries around the world .
Billion-dollar companies are reshaping the computing, energy, and neural network landscape.
Founders of leading technology companies are showcasing innovative insights into the future economy of artificial intelligence . Andrew Feldman, CEO of Cerebras, shares the success strategy that led the company from startup to public listing, while Greg Jackson, CEO of Octopus Energy, a $ 10 billion AI company , raises fundamental questions about the energy-AI paradox, wondering whether the race to develop current infrastructure can continue at the present rate .
In another development, Ramin Husni, CEO of Liquid AI, unveils liquid neural networks, a scientific breakthrough inspired by the brain of a microscopic worm, promising to develop more adaptive and efficient artificial intelligence systems .
Through these dialogues, key themes emerge that summarize the future of the industry : speed versus sustainability, expansion versus flexibility, and established models versus emerging concepts .
New cyber fronts emerge with the development of artificial intelligence.
The World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Trends 2025 report revealed that hackers are increasingly using generative artificial intelligence to carry out advanced phishing attacks and develop malicious code, with the average number of weekly attacks rising by 58 % over the past two years .
His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Al-Kuwaiti, Head of Cybersecurity in the UAE Government, reviews the role of artificial intelligence in protecting the infrastructure of public services, and the country’s strategy to secure a $500 billion digital economy with a 99 % connectivity rate.
For her part, Her Excellency Lisa-Lee Pakosta, Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs of Estonia, a pioneer of e-governance in the European Union, highlights national responses to AI-enhanced threats .
Expanding Latin America’s presence in global discussions on cybersecurity, André Molina, Secretary of Cybersecurity and Information Security at the Office of Institutional Security of the Presidency of the Republic of Brazil, highlights the capabilities of artificial intelligence in enhancing public services and supporting cyber defenses, from infrastructure to digital identity .
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GITEX Global , the world’s largest technology and artificial intelligence event, will celebrate its 45th edition in 2025. Organized by the Dubai World Trade Centre ( DWTC ) , the event will take place from October 13-17 at the Centre, with over 6,800 exhibitors, including 2,000 startups from 180 countries, along with 1,200 investors managing assets exceeding US$ 1.1 trillion, and more than 40 unicorn companies . In 2026 , GITEX Global Dubai will move to its new home at the Dubai Exhibition Centre – Expo City, unveiling a completely new format starting on December 7 with a high-level summit, followed by an interactive exhibition from December 8-11 . As the brand of the world’s largest technology event, GITEX now spans 14 cities across multiple continents, supporting dialogues that shape the future of vital global sectors . For more information : www.gitex.com
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