01 — Educate
Learn the latest AI through weekly Master Classes and deeper programs.
Regular online Master Classes plus focused workshops and programs—so members stay current on what AI can actually do, right now.
About AI Mavericks
Where practical AI meets real leadership.
AI Mavericks is a Gulf/GCC-based community for members who want to understand AI without the jargon. Anchored in Doha, with physical meetups across the GCC, members exchange ideas they can put to work.
The community also benefits from the experience of the leadership behind International Business Week, a global platform for international business and collaboration.
The idea
AI Mavericks is the Gulf’s community for members building real-world AI fluency, together.
Exchange ideas. Take action.
02 — Connect
Peer-to-peer learning from leaders already using AI.
See what AI use cases other professionals and companies are actually running today. Learn from real best practices—instead of falling behind.
03 — Inspire
Leave equipped and motivated to build.
Members walk out ready to design and ship their own AI systems and applications—not just talk about them.
We deliver this through Master Classes, Workshops, and Conclaves.
Summits
Where the community comes together at scale.
Summit
AI Mavericks Live – Doha 2026
October 2026 · Doha, Qatar
Details to follow.
View event detailsSummit
AI Event
December 10–13 · Abu Dhabi (Yas Island)
Presented by International Business Week.
Details to follow.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Is there a cost to join?
No — weekly sessions are free to attend. Select events, such as summits and special editions, may carry a separate fee.
How often do sessions take place?
Weekly hybrid sessions, plus a larger monthly gathering.
Who typically attends?
Founders, CEOs, and CXOs alongside AI startups, investors, providers, and learners — anyone serious about applying AI in their business.
Do I need a technical background?
No technical background needed. Just curiosity and a seat at the table.
Built for anyone ready to grow with AI.
No technical background needed. Just curiosity and a seat at the table.
Join a growing community of AI-curious leaders across the GCC—anchored in Doha, with in-person meetups across the Gulf.
A room of decision-makers, one idea at a time.
Events
What’s next, and what came before.
Upcoming Session
AI Mavericks Series
Session 0X — Applied AI
AI for Leaders
Raghid W. Charara
Senior Executive, AI & Data
Qatar Development Bank
A practical look at how leaders can apply AI to drive real decisions and results.
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
5:00 PM Qatar Time
Online · 1 hour
What to expect
- Real-world AI leadership
- Practical decision-making insights
- Interactive Q&A
Past sessions
AI Mavericks Series
Applied AI for Procurement
Led by AI Kyro
Wed, Jun 24 · 5:00–7:00 PM
Hybrid — Community Meetup at IBW Center of Excellence, 2nd Floor, Gateway Building + Join Remotely (virtual)
AI Mavericks Series
AI Practical Use Cases: Agentic Systems for Social Outreach & Sales Operations
Led by Sam Fouladgar
Held at IBW Center of Excellence, 2nd Floor, Gateway Building, Doha, Qatar
Sam Fouladgar is a behavioral strategist, author of Confidence Unlocked, and founder of Evo Human X. He has coached leaders across Fortune 100 companies including PwC, EY, HSBC, and Coca-Cola.