AI Empowers Industrial Efficiency Forum 2026 in Dubai

The AI Empowers Industrial Efficiency Forum 2026 in Dubai brings industrial companies and technology providers together at SO/ Uptown Dubai on Wednesday 28 October 2026, from 2pm to 5pm. Its full title is “AI Empowers Industrial Efficiency: Industrial Digitalization and Smart Manufacturing Forum”, and the afternoon is all about practical uses of AI, digitalisation and automation in energy, engineering and manufacturing.

About the AI Empowers Industrial Efficiency Forum in Dubai

Hosted by MENA Innovators Hub and Yingtian Global, the forum looks at how businesses can improve operational efficiency, optimise processes and speed up innovation with AI and digital technologies. The focus is firmly on industry: factories, energy operations, engineering projects and the supply chains that connect them.

Through industry presentations, panel discussions and networking, the organisers aim to encourage knowledge sharing, industry collaboration and new business opportunities across the Middle East.

For many companies, the question is no longer whether to adopt AI, but where to start and how to scale it safely. An afternoon hearing from peers and providers is a sensible way to narrow down realistic first steps.

What to Expect

Industry Presentations

Talks on real applications of AI, digitalisation and automation in industrial settings, from process optimisation to smarter equipment.

Panel Discussions

Panels bring together voices from manufacturing, energy and technology to discuss what is working and what comes next.

Networking

Time to connect with industrial enterprises, technology providers and ecosystem partners, and to explore possible collaborations.

Why Attend

Industrial AI can feel abstract until you see it applied to a problem you recognise. A short afternoon format makes it easy to step away from operations, hear how others are using digital tools on the factory floor or in the field, and come back with a clearer idea of what to try first. It is also a chance for technology providers to understand the real challenges industrial companies face.

Who It Is For

• Industrial and manufacturing enterprises, including equipment, machinery and engineering companies.
• Energy and oil and gas companies, contractors and energy technology providers.
• AI and digital technology providers, from enterprise AI and industrial software to cloud, data platforms and cybersecurity.
• Automation and smart technology companies working with robotics, IoT and smart equipment.
• Industry leaders and ecosystem partners, including executives and industry organisations.

Key Highlights

• Hosted by MENA Innovators Hub and Yingtian Global.
• Focus on AI, digitalisation and automation in industry.
• Covers energy, engineering and manufacturing.
• Presentations, panels and networking in one afternoon.
• Held at SO/ Uptown Dubai, Jumeirah Lakes Towers.

The Venue: SO/ Uptown Dubai

SO/ Uptown Dubai is a hotel in Uptown Tower, within the Uptown Dubai district at Jumeirah Lakes Towers. The address listed for the forum is 2201 Uptown Tower, Uptown District.

Visitor Tips

Getting There and Parking

Uptown Dubai is in the Jumeirah Lakes Towers area off Sheikh Zayed Road. Plan your route in advance and allow extra time for afternoon traffic.

Registration

Registration is through Luma and is subject to host approval, so request your place early and wait for confirmation before you travel.

What to Bring

Bring business cards and a short summary of your company’s capabilities or challenges. If you are exploring AI for your own operations, note down the processes you would most like to improve so you can ask targeted questions.

Dress Code

Business attire is the safe choice for a professional industry forum.

Arrive Early

The forum begins at 2pm. Arriving a little early gives you time to check in and meet other attendees before the first presentation.

If your business makes, moves or powers things, this forum is a practical afternoon of ideas and connections. Request your place on Luma and head to SO/ Uptown Dubai on 28 October.