Machines Can See 2025: Dubai Hosts Major AI Event

The highly anticipated AI investment and networking event, Machines Can See, is set to dazzle attendees on April 23-24 at the stunning Museum of the Future in Dubai. This event is part of Dubai AI Week and is brought to you by the Polynome Group, a dynamic company specializing in machine vision, AI, robotics, and industrial design right from the heart of Dubai.

Now in its third year, Machines Can See is poised to gather investors, business leaders, and policymakers to delve into the vast world of AI-centric growth opportunities. As its name implies, the event will shine a spotlight on computer vision, offering a platform where the practical applications of AI are not just discussed but experienced.

Every session and keynote at the event is crafted to be deeply connected to the real-world uses of AI technology. Yet, the organizers are keen to infuse the event with an air of exploration, encouraging attendees to not only understand but also envision the future possibilities of AI. Alexander Khanin, head of the Polynome Group, passionately shared, "We are not just shaping the future of AI, we are defining how AI shapes the world."

The event will be graced by notable UAE government officials, including H.E. Omar Sultan Al Olama, UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, and H.E. Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, the Director General of Digital Dubai.

Polynome Group has announced that X will be the official streaming partner for Machines Can See 2025. X, the US company, will also conduct workshops under the theme "X and AI," showcasing innovative solutions where AI meets streaming technologies. GRok X will play a central role in these sessions, allowing attendees to engage directly with interactive demos and explore GRok's capabilities in AI delivery, analysis, and optimization.

Investment and Business Opportunities

The UAE's AI market is on a rapid growth trajectory, expected to expand by $8.4 billion over the next two years. Machines Can See aims to be the perfect platform for investors to connect with AI startups, established enterprises, and government decision-makers. Attendees will have the chance to network with investors and venture capital firms, meet executives from leading AI companies like IBM and Amazon, and connect with startups looking for investment.

The summit enjoys support from a wide array of organizations and enterprises, including Amazon Prime Video & Studios, Amazon Web Services, Dubai Police, MBZUAI, IBM, SAP, Adia Lab, QuantumBlack, and Yango. This diverse involvement promises a plethora of opportunities for funding and collaborations that could enhance the commercial application of AI.

Among the notable investors attending are Eddy Farhat, Executive Director at e& capital, Faris Al Mazrui, Head of Growth Investments at Mubadala, Major General Khalid Nasser Alrazooqi, General Director of Artificial Intelligence at Dubai Police UAE, and Dr. Najwa Aaraj, the CEO of TII.

Speakers and Insights

The summit will feature a lineup of distinguished US-based AI experts, including Namik Hrle, IBM Fellow and Vice President of Development at the IBM Software Group, Michael Bronstein, DeepMind Professor of AI at Oxford University, Marc Pollefeys, Professor of Computer Science at ETH Zurich, Gerard Medioni, VP and Distinguished Scientist at Amazon Prime Video & Studio, and Deva Ramanan, Professor at the Robotics Institute of Carnegie Mellon University.

A ministerial session will also take place, bringing together international government representatives to discuss the crucial role of national IT development in the AI landscape.

Confirmed speakers for the event include Gobind Singh Deo, Malaysia's Minister of Digital, H.E. Zhaslan Madiyev, Minister of Digital Development, Innovation, and Aerospace Industry of Kazakhstan, and H.E. Omar Sultan Al Olama, UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications.

The organizers are excited to announce more international representatives in the coming days. For more details, you can read more here.