UAE AI Acceleration Business Delegation

Event Description

Reflecting the UAE's growing reputation as a global leader in AI and building on the U.S.-UAE AI Acceleration Partnership announced during President Trump's visit in May, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's U.S.-UAE Business Program will lead an AI-focused U.S. Department of Commerce Certified Trade Mission to the UAE this February. 

Working in close partnership with the UAE and U.S. Embassies, the Chamber will work to secure meetings with the following officials, agencies, and organizations, in addition to others:

  • H.E. Omar Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications;
  • H.E. Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade;
  • H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy;
  • H.E. Mohamed Alsuwaidi, Minister of Investment and Managing Director & Group CEO, ADQ;
  • H.E. Omran Sharaf, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Advanced Science and Technology;
  • G42;
  • MGX;
  • Hub71;
  • Dubai Future Foundation;
  • ADQ;
  • Mubadala;
  • Advanced Technology Research Council & Technology Innovation Institute;
  • Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence; and
  • Dubai AI Campus & Dubai AI Academy.

Date & Time

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - Thursday, February 12, 2026

Abu Dhabi & Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Registration Details

  • Corporate Rate: $5,000 for 1 delegate/$2,500 for each additional delegate
  • Start-Up Rate: $2,500 per delegate

**Registration will close February 6, 2026.

Travel and Logistics Information

The U.S. Chamber will arrange a hotel block, but kindly note that participating delegates will be financially responsible for their airfare, lodging, and securing their visa. 

Sponsorship

Sponsorships opportunities are available. Please contact Nicole Condrey and Jenna Artuso for more information.

Purpose

We will leverage our strong track record of convening U.S. business leaders with top Emirati government officials to organize conversations focused on project and investment opportunities in the UAE's expansive AI sector. Through private briefings, site visits, and more, delegates will engage directly with key Emirati decisionmakers and policy leaders to learn about the UAE’s AI and advanced technology landscape, including:

  • Tech Transfer & Collaboration: Share best practices, co-develop AI platforms
  • Investment & Infrastructure: Explore joint ventures in cloud, data centers, and smart cities
  • Talent Development: Partner on education, training, and AI workforce initiatives
  • Regulatory Alignment: Discuss regulatory frameworks, standards, and governance
  • Sectoral Innovation: Apply AI in energy, healthcare, logistics, and finance

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