AI Everything Abu Dhabi 2026 brought together more than 150 AI startups, 400 technology companies and over 200 investors managing $100 billion in assets. Held on October 6–7 at ADNEC Centre, the event highlighted Abu Dhabi’s growing role in the global artificial intelligence industry.
The event’s startup platform, Ai StartX Everything, showcased AI solutions across enterprise software, industrial safety, customer experience and autonomous agents. Participating startups included Portugal’s VisionHammer, Singapore’s Ailytics, Saudi Arabia’s Lucidya, UAE-based MetisJean and US-based Newrunio.
VisionHammer presented software assurance technology designed to identify and fix software issues. Ailytics showcased AI-powered industrial safety monitoring, while Lucidya demonstrated customer experience tools supporting 17 Arabic dialects. MetisJean introduced a sovereign AI operating system, and Newrunio presented an AI assistant designed to support everyday workflows.
The event also connected founders with investors from 30 countries through its investor programme and Supernova AI Global Pitch Competition.
Organised by inD, with Abu Dhabi’s Department of Government Enablement as Host Partner, the summit brought together global technology companies, regional institutions and investors to support AI innovation and commercial adoption.