Smart Data Summit & Awards 2026 Dubai | 22-23 April | AI & Data Analytics Conference MENA

22-23 April 2026
JW Marriott Hotel Marina Dubai

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SMART DATA SUMMIT & AWARDS 2026

Celebrating its 10th Edition, the Smart Data Summit, the Middle East’s premier conference on data, analytics, and artificial intelligence, returns to Dubai on 22–23 April 2026 for its most anticipated event yet.

This landmark edition will not only bring together over 400 senior decision-makers, data leaders, and technology innovators from across sectors to explore the latest advancements and real-world applications in data science, AI, machine learning, business intelligence, and data-driven transformation, but will also host the Smart Data Awards 2026 - a celebration of organizations and leaders redefining excellence in Data & AI across the region.

Featuring visionary keynotes, practical case studies, interactive panel discussions, a cutting-edge tech exhibition, and the prestigious awards ceremony, Smart Data Summit 2026 offers an unrivaled platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and strategic collaboration in the age of intelligent data. Join us as we celebrate a decade of data innovation, honor the region’s trailblazers through the Smart Data Awards, and shape the next chapter of intelligent enterprise.

SMART DATA SUMMIT & AWARDS 2026

Inspiring Leaders We've Hosted

H.E.Thuraya Al Hashimi

Executive Director - Digital Data Enabling Sector Federal Competitiveness & Statistics Centre, Ministry of Cabinet Affairs - UAE

Hesham Saad Al Ghamdi

Group Chief Data & Analytics Officer Abdul Latif Jameel - KSA

Faisal Ali

Group Chief Information Officer Gargash Group

Shaily Verma

Director of Data & Insights DAMAC Properties

Ahmad Seddik Abdelrahman

Head of BI & Analytics Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority

Ameya Karvir

Vice President, Data Science & Analytics Discovery Inc - USA

Dmitry Menshenin

Head of Insights and Analytics Sanofi Greater Gulf

Aliasgar Bohari

Senior Director Information Technology Zulekha Hospitals

Antonio Ricciardi

SVP Consumer Intelligence & Engagement e& UAE

Awad Ahmed Ali El Siddig

Head of Artificial Intelligence Adnoc Distribution

Safiuddin Syed

Director - Digital Marketing Hyatt Hotels Dubai

Ahmed Abdellatief

Head of Analytics & Intelligence Sidra Medicine

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Strategic Focus Areas

Creating a Data-First Culture: Unlocking Value Amid Challenges and Change
Human + Machine: Finding the Right Balance in Intelligent Systems
Future Trends in AI and Data Intelligence: What's Next for Innovation and Impact
The CEO, CDO & CIO Perspective: Aligning Business with Data Strategy
Scaling AI Agents: From Experiments to Enterprise Orchestration
Driving Personalization at Scale Through Smart Data

Data Fabric & Lakehouse: Powering the AI-Ready Enterprise
Governing Generative AI: Balancing Innovation with Trust and Compliance
From Reactive to Proactive: Building a Real-Time Organization
Reimagining Customer Connection: How AI and Data Are Redefining Engagement
From Chaos to Clarity: Intelligent Data Integration & Orchestration
The ROI of AI: How Do You Measure Success Beyond Pilots?

Insights & Innovations

Smart Data Summit features a diverse lineup of regional and international keynote presentations, in-depth case studies, interactive panel discussions, and engaging fireside chats, all focused on data analytics, artificial intelligence, and intelligent technologies transforming business decision-making and driving innovation across industries.

Presentations

Fireside Chats

Case Studies

Latest Innovations

Industry Trends

Panel Discussions

Where Innovation Meets Opportunity

Smart Data Summit offers a premier platform for professionals across industries to delve into the latest advancements in data analytics, artificial intelligence, and intelligent technologies. The event combines expert knowledge with practical insights, while fostering meaningful networking opportunities with innovators, thought leaders, and key decision-makers driving data-led transformation.

Network
with top minds in data, AI, and analytics

EXPLORE
cutting-edge trends and emerging technologies

UNCOVER
new opportunities through smart data strategies

GAIN
powerful insights from industry pioneers and experts

Audience at a Glance

Smart Data Summit serves as a premier platform bringing together over 400 senior professionals from leading organizations across industries, all dedicated to leveraging data, AI, and intelligent technologies to drive innovation and business transformation. Attending Smart Data Summit gives you the opportunity to connect directly with decision-makers and thought leaders from key functions such as:

Data & Analytics
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Digital Transformation
Business Intelligence

IT & Technology Strategy
Innovation & R&D
Cybersecurity & Data Governance
Risk & Compliance

Marketing Intelligence
Customer Experience (CX)
Operations & Automation
Strategy & Planning

SECTORS REPRESENTED

Retail & Ecommerce

Travel & Hospitality

Finance & Insurance

Education & Research

Utilities & Telecom

Healthcare & Fitness

Automotive & Transport

Property & Real Estate

Government & Public Sector

Manufacturing & FMCG

A Curated Audience of Decision-Makers

Smart Data Summit is designed exclusively for senior professionals who are driving the future of data, analytics, and AI across industries. To ensure that every conversation at the Summit is meaningful, we follow a rigorous pre-qualification process for our delegates.

Our dedicated team personally engages with applicants to confirm their seniority, relevance to the data and AI ecosystem, and current involvement in projects or strategies that align with the Summit’s themes. This ensures that every delegate you meet onsite is an active decision-maker.

For our delegates, this means being part of a highly focused community of peers who share the same challenges and opportunities. It also guarantees that the Summit experience is rich in valuable exchanges, forward-looking ideas, and practical takeaways, making your time with us both relevant and rewarding.

Why Smart Data Summit Stands Out

Smart Data Summit brings together data leaders, technology experts, and business innovators from across industries to explore the transformative power of data analytics, artificial intelligence, and intelligent technologies. With visionary keynotes, interactive sessions, and real-world case studies, the summit offers a unique platform to learn, network, and uncover actionable strategies for data-driven success.

400+
attendees every year

50+
Expert industry speakers

10+
Hours of Networking

>75%
of attendees are decision makers or influencers

150+
Top Institutions represented

Smart Data Awards 2026

From bold strategy to measurable outcomes, the Smart Data Awards recognise organizations redefining excellence in data & AI. We celebrate vision, craft and impact, honouring teams that transform industries through breakthrough AI, data-driven innovation and rigorous governance, raising the bar across the region.