AI Mavericks in the UAE
AI community in the UAE
AI Mavericks is a practical AI community based in Doha, the UAE and Saudi Arabia. In the UAE, its flagship event, AI Mavericks Live Summit 26, takes place at Yas Conference Centre in Abu Dhabi from 10 to 12 December 2026.
Last updated: 4 October 2026
Quick facts
- Community
- AI Mavericks, a practical AI community based in Doha, the UAE and Saudi Arabia
- Flagship UAE event
- AI Mavericks Live Summit 26
- Dates
- 10-12 December 2026 (main keynote day: Saturday 12 December)
- Venue
- Yas Conference Centre, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Delivery support
- International Business Week (IBW) team
- Tickets
- Not announced yet. The Summit form collects interest only.
- Contact
- community@aimavericks.live
AI Mavericks Live Summit 26 in Abu Dhabi
AI Mavericks Live is the community's flagship gathering. The 2026 edition is planned for 10-12 December at Yas Conference Centre, Abu Dhabi. The programme and speakers will be announced once confirmed.
Who it is for
- Business and technology leaders
- Enterprise and operations teams
- Founders and startups
- Practitioners and solution providers
- Investors, universities and ecosystem stakeholders
More from the community
Between Summits, AI Mavericks runs weekly conversations, monthly practitioner sessions and workshops. Community sessions are held in Doha at the IBW Center of Excellence and online. A Doha event is planned for March 2027 and a Riyadh event for April 2027, with exact dates not yet announced.
UAE questions, answered
What is AI Mavericks in the UAE?
AI Mavericks is a practical AI community based in Doha, the UAE and Saudi Arabia, connecting people across the Gulf. In the UAE, its flagship event AI Mavericks Live Summit 26 takes place in Abu Dhabi.
When and where is AI Mavericks Live Summit 26?
AI Mavericks Live Summit 26 is planned for 10-12 December 2026 at Yas Conference Centre, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE. The main keynote day is Saturday 12 December.
Who is the Summit for?
Business and technology leaders, enterprise and operations teams, founders and startups, practitioners, solution providers, investors, universities and ecosystem stakeholders.
Are tickets on sale?
Ticketing details have not been announced. The current form on the Summit page collects interest only, not a ticket reservation.
Who delivers the Summit?
AI Mavericks presents the Summit, with delivery support from the International Business Week (IBW) team.
Questions about AI Mavericks in the UAE: community@aimavericks.live