Dubai Gathers Preeminent AI Experts for the "Machines Can See 2025" Conference
**Machines Can See Summit 2025 Emphasises AI Innovation and Global Collaboration in Dubai**
The third edition of the Machines Can See (MCS) Summit 2025, taking place in Dubai from April 23-24, served as a significant platform for discussions on the future of artificial intelligence (AI), with a particular focus on computer vision, talent development, and fostering global partnerships.
Organised by the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence, the summit attracted a diverse range of participants, including government officials, business leaders, and technology experts. The event was held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and was part of Dubai AI Week.
Key announcements and discussions included:
- **Government and Leadership Involvement:** Omar Sultan Al-Olama, UAE minister of state for AI, digital economy, and remote work applications, and Hamad Obaid Al-Mansoori, director general of Digital Dubai, were among the prominent figures in attendance. A notable segment was the Ministerial Session, where international government leaders gathered to discuss the role of national IT development in shaping AI's future.
- **Enterprise and Business AI Innovation:** SAP hosted an exclusive workshop titled “Turning AI into Real-World Results,” enabling business leaders to design customised AI assistants for their organisations. The workshop highlighted the potential of AI in boosting product innovation, optimising supply chains, and transforming customer experiences, reinforcing Dubai's vision to become a global technology powerhouse through AI innovation.
- **Showcasing Cutting-Edge AI Technologies:** The tech company Yango Group presented its human-like AI assistant named Yasmina, autonomous last-mile delivery robots, and AI-powered automation for warehouses. These demonstrations showcased how AI solutions could be tailored to local communities, indicative of a strong focus on practical and scalable AI applications.
- **Regional and Global Partnerships:** The summit gathered support from key regional organisations such as Digital Dubai, Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, Mastercard, and Adia Lab. This collaboration across sectors and geographies aimed to advance AI capabilities in the Gulf region.
- **Talent and Infrastructure Development:** Egypt expanded its AI strategy during the summit, while Malaysia announced a focus on developing talent and infrastructure in AI. The opening sessions featured a high-level ministerial dialogue titled "Wanted: AI to Retain and Attract Talent to the Country," with representatives from various countries including UAE, Malaysia, Egypt, Kazakhstan, and Indonesia.
- **Responsible Innovation:** Global experts from Amazon, DeepMind, Roche, and IBM discussed real-world AI applications, including personalised media, biopharma innovation, ethical deployment, and regulatory frameworks. The summit aimed to promote responsible innovation in AI development.
The Machines Can See Summit 2025 served as a major platform for discussing AI's evolving role in digital transformation, talent nurturing, and cross-border collaborations. The event further cemented Dubai and the UAE's leadership in AI innovation on a global scale. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was also signed between Central Asian innovation hubs and the UAE to support regional start-ups, underscoring a commitment to global partnerships and developing AI talent ecosystems.
[1] Source: Polynome Events, Press Release, April 25, 2025.
- The Third Edition of the Machines Can See Summit 2025, a global platform for AI innovation and collaboration, highlighted the pivotal role of artificial intelligence in shaping the future, with a focus on topics like computer vision, talent development, and partnerships.
- At the summit, Dubai demonstrated its commitment to becoming a global technology powerhouse by showcasing cutting-edge AI technologies, such as Yango Group's human-like AI assistant and AI-powered automation for warehouses, and fostering global partnerships with regional organizations like Digital Dubai and Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence.
- The future of AI was further discussed through key announcements and discussions, such as government involvement, enterprise AI innovation, and responsible innovation, emphasizing the potential of artificial intelligence in areas like product innovation, optimizing supply chains, and transforming customer experiences, while promoting ethical and responsible AI development.
