Dubai hosts a growing calendar of AI and cybersecurity events, from large exhibitions to focused leadership summits. Below are seven worth planning for in 2027, with confirmed dates where organizers have published them. Where 2027 dates are not out yet, we give the most recent edition, and we will update this list as dates are announced.
1. TechNext AI & Cybersecurity Summit 2027
- Dates: 6 February 2027
- Venue: Pullman Dubai Downtown, Dubai
- Website: technextcon.com
A summit for CIOs, CISOs, and technology leaders focused on AI security, cyber defence, and data protection, with more than 40 speakers and the TechNext AI & Cybersecurity Excellence Awards 2027. See the agenda or book a delegate pass.
2. Intersec 2027
- Dates: 12–14 January 2027
- Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre
- Organizer: Messe Frankfurt Middle East
- Website: Intersec 2027 on dwtc.com
A large trade show for security, safety, and defence. It is most useful for teams responsible for physical as well as digital security, such as critical infrastructure and facility operators.
3. World Governments Summit 2027
- Dates: 1–3 February 2027
- City: Dubai
- Website: worldgovernmentssummit.org
The annual meeting of government leaders, policymakers, and experts on the future of government and public-sector innovation. Relevant for anyone working on AI and cybersecurity policy with governments.
4. GISEC Global 2027
- Dates: 4–6 May 2027
- Venue: Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai
- Website: gisec.ae
A dedicated cybersecurity exhibition and conference, now held at Expo City Dubai. The organizers say it brings together more than 25,000 information security leaders, CISOs, and ethical hackers from over 180 countries.
5. Dubai AI Week 2027
- Dates: To be announced (the 2026 edition ran 6–9 April 2026)
- Organizer: Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence, under the Dubai Future Foundation
- Website: Dubai AI Week announcement
A citywide week of AI events. The 2026 edition included an AI Retreat for leaders, the Dubai Assembly for AI, the Dubai AI Festival, the Machines Can See summit, and meetings for chief AI officers and developers.
6. Machines Can See
- Dates: To be announced (held during Dubai AI Week)
- Venue: Emirates Towers, Dubai (2026 edition)
- Website: machinescansee.com
An AI summit focused on physical AI, connecting executives, researchers, and builders across the Middle East and North Africa.
7. GITEX Global 2027 and GITEX Cyber Valley
- Dates: December 2027, exact dates to be announced (the 2026 edition runs 7–11 December 2026)
- Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre and Expo City Dubai (2026 edition)
- Website: gitex.com
Dubai’s flagship technology week, covering AI, cloud, and startups. Its dedicated cybersecurity zone, GITEX Cyber Valley, is where most of the security content sits.
How to Choose Which Events to Attend
- Match the audience: exhibitions such as GISEC and GITEX suit teams scouting vendors; leadership summits suit executives looking for peers and practical strategy.
- Check the agenda: look for sessions on your current priorities, such as AI governance, ransomware, or cloud security.
- Plan around dates: several of these events fall between January and May, so book travel and passes early.
- Bring questions: the most useful conversations start with a real problem your team is trying to solve.
For more on getting value from these events, see What to Expect from an AI & Cybersecurity Summit and Why AI and Cybersecurity Conferences Matter. For events across the whole country, see Top Cybersecurity Events in the UAE for 2027.
The TechNext AI & Cybersecurity Summit opens the year on 6 February 2027 at Pullman Dubai Downtown. Book a delegate pass.
More Events by Internetshine Technologies
TechNext is organized by Internetshine Technologies, which also organizes these industry events:
- Agritech Connect: agriculture and agritech
- EcoNext Conference: ESG and sustainability
- HealthNext Conference: healthtech
- BrandNext Conference: marketing
