Global AI Show Heads to Abu Dhabi's Space42 Arena in 2026

The Global AI Show returns to Abu Dhabi on November 11-12, 2026, taking over the Space42 Arena for a two-day gathering aimed squarely at enterprise AI decision-makers rather than casual attendees.

Organizers expect more than 6,000 attendees, 150-plus speakers, and over 100 exhibitors across the venue floor. The scale places it among the larger regional AI conferences on next year's calendar.

Who the event is for

The attendee profile skews heavily toward senior leadership. Organizers project that 72% of registrants will be C-Level executives, Directors, VPs, or Founders, with the remaining mix split between heads of departments, senior data scientists and engineers, academics, and developers.

By sector, enterprises and corporates are expected to make up 38% of the crowd, followed by technology companies at 26%. Startups (9%), government and public sector representatives (8%), investors and advisory professionals (5%), and academics (4%) round out the projected mix.

Company size data suggests a strong showing from smaller and mid-sized organizations: 34% of attendees are expected to come from companies with up to 1,000 employees, while firms with 1,000 to 10,000 employees and those above 10,000 employees each account for 13%.

Passes and pricing

Ticketing follows a tiered structure with discounts applied across the board. Standard passes are listed at $29, down from $199, though organizers flag this tier as nearly sold out.

Business passes run $199, reduced from $399, and VIP passes are priced at $999, cut from $1,799. All figures are drawn from the event's official registration page.

How to register

Registration is open now through the event's official site, which also serves as the source for all pricing and attendance figures listed here. Given the standard pass tier's limited availability, those planning to attend on a budget should register early.

The event's location, Space42 Arena in Abu Dhabi, positions it within the UAE's broader push to position itself as a regional hub for AI investment and enterprise adoption, though the show itself is organized independently of any single government initiative.