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Abu Dhabi Autonomous Summit: A Leap Into the Future of Mobility

The Inaugural Abu Dhabi Autonomous Summit, set to commence on November 10, 2025, brings together esteemed global leaders from the autonomous systems industry. The event, a cornerstone of the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week, aims to tackle significant challenges surrounding regulations, integration, and cross-sector collaboration in the domains of AI, robotics, and smart mobility. This summit will mark an essential step toward establishing a comprehensive framework for autonomous technologies across different sectors.

Program Overview

The high-level agenda promises to include a mix of engaging sessions emphasizing various crucial topics. Among these, attendees will explore safety and AI standards, the synergy between humans and AI, transformative urban air mobility solutions, and the development of smart ports and cities. The summit features 13 sessions and over 30 prominent speakers, all focusing on accelerating collaboration among policymakers, operators, investors, and innovators while translating regulatory frameworks into actionable initiatives.

Key Themes

1. Shaping the Autonomous Economy

The summit will kick off with a pivotal discussion among leaders regarding how investment, integration, and innovation will shape Abu Dhabi’s autonomous economy, laying out pathways to market viability by 2030/2040. Key topics will include public-private partnerships that enable such developments, governance frameworks, and the necessary infrastructure for resilient and integrated cities.

2. Prioritizing Safety in Autonomy

A critical session will focus on the notion of "Safety First, Scale Next,” addressing cybersecurity, data governance, and building public trust within autonomous systems. This session aims to ensure that safety protocols are in place before large-scale deployments will begin.

3. From Concepts to Reality

The agenda continues with a session titled “From Concept to Reality,” highlighting real-world applications like robotaxis, public transport, and last-mile delivery solutions. Participants will gain insights into the infrastructure needed to support city-scale operations and the role of electric and resilient infrastructure in achieving those goals.

4. Human-AI Collaboration

The topic of human-AI synergy will delve into explainable AI, human oversight, and designing services that transparently communicate risks to users. Moreover, the summit will feature discussions on AI-Driven Decision-Making, focusing on real-time AI stacks integrated with drones, smart roads, and secure cloud logistics.

5. Cross-Sector Collaborations

A dedicated session on cross-sector collaboration will detail how leaders in mobility, energy, logistics, and technology can forge partnerships that unlock profitable use cases, enhancing the operational synergy between sectors. Furthermore, a session will explore how to design cities and ports that are ready for the challenges of autonomy and the necessary steps to ensure efficient integration.

Notable Speakers

The summit will feature an impressive lineup of speakers, including:

• - Sherif Tawfik, Chief Partnership Officer at G42, Microsoft.
• - Tony Xu Han, Founder, President, and CEO of WeRide.
• - Nikhil Goel, Commercial Director at Archer Aviation.
• - Dr. Talib Alhinai, General Manager of Archer Aviation for the UAE.
• - Matt Chasen, CEO of LIFT Aircraft.

A Vision for the Future

The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Summit aims to reflect the emirate's ambition to define the era of intelligent autonomy where machines will not only coexist with humans but will actively enhance how we interact with technology and mobility systems. Faisal Al Bannai, Secretary-General of the Advanced Technology Research Council, emphasized that this week symbolizes the commitment to developing technologies that envision a new future for mobility, industry, and the human experience.

Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week

Following the summit, the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week will feature additional events such as:

• - DRIFTx: An interactive three-day exhibition showcasing smart mobility solutions across various domains.
• - RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2025: A landmark competition featuring top international teams in AI-driven robotic challenges.
• - Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL): Concluding the week with a thrilling race among elite teams vying for a prize of $2.25 million.

For more information, visit autonomous.abudhabi, and follow on social media @autonomousad. Media inquiries can be directed to press contacts for interviews with confirmed speakers.