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DATE MENA gathers the region's most influential tech leaders to advance MENA's digital economy
The Summit opened with a powerful address from Sanjiv Singh, Chief Strategy Officer at Trescon, setting the stage for two days of breakthrough discussions, live demonstrations, and strategic collaboration across AI, cloud, digitisation, and emerging technologies. His opening highlighted the region's drive to move beyond experimentation, turning innovation into scalable, real-world impact.
Dr Marwan AlZarouni, CEO of AI at Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), delivered a powerful keynote on Dubai's Dual Engine, revealing how AI and blockchain are accelerating innovation and strengthening the Emirate's digital economy.
Reflecting on the Summit, Naveen Bharadwaj, CEO of Trescon, commented: "DATE MENA has showcased the ambition, talent, and ingenuity driving the region's digital transformation. The conversations, showcases, and collaborations we witnessed here will accelerate the region's digital economy and shape its tech future."
DATE convened the region's most influential tech leaders, driving strategic dialogue on AI adoption, enterprise transformation, cybersecurity, digital assets, and governance frameworks. Delegates engaged with a curated programme of panels, fireside conversations, and executive roundtables designed to deliver actionable insights, foster high-level partnerships, and accelerate measurable impact across sectors.
Sessions explored how MENA is leveraging AI and blockchain to accelerate innovation, while discussions on virtual assets, tokenisation, and liquidity frameworks highlighted the UAE's growing global influence in Web3. Cybersecurity panels examined next-generation architectures and Zero Trust frameworks, equipping enterprises with strategies to secure adaptive, resilient infrastructures against evolving threats.
Talking about the event, Yousif Hussain, Director - AI Hub MENA Lead, EY said, "Thanks to DATE and Trescon for organising a fantastic event. We had great network opportunities with senior leaders in the industry and understanding the latest trends on AI. I'm looking forward to next year's conference."
Dr. Satyam Priyadarshy, CEO of Reignite Future said, "Congratulations to Trescon for another outstanding event. By bringing next-generation technology companies to the platform and creating a vibrant ecosystem that blends innovation with sustainability, they have taken a major step toward a truly futuristic conference."
A strategic MoU was also signed between Digital MENA and Dubai Blockchain Center, signalling strengthened collaboration to advance digital innovation in the region.
Over 1,000 pre-qualified attendees, including top investors, enterprise decision-makers, and industry leaders from across MENA, engaged directly with innovators, participated in high-level discussions, and explored opportunities for collaboration and strategic partnerships.
"DATE has demonstrated how MENA is moving from experimentation to execution in AI, digitisation, and emerging technologies," said Akhil Koka, CEO of Magure. He continued, "The Summit drove real solutions, collaboration, and the next wave of digital transformation across the region."
At DATE Launchpad, attendees shared cutting-edge insights, released whitepapers, and made major announcements, highlighting the latest breakthroughs shaping the future of technology and enterprise. The Innovation Programme put the spotlight on student-led innovations, showcasing the next generation of solutions et to create tangible business and societal impact.
Five leading start-ups competed at the FutureTech World Cup, showcasing game-changing technologies, attracting investor attention, and securing mentorship to accelerate the growth of the region's next-generation tech pioneers. Synapse HealthTech was declared the winner for their revolutionary healthcare technology and data solutions.
Across the exhibition halls, delegates actively explored cutting-edge technology solutions, engaged with innovators and AI-first start-ups, and formed partnerships that are set to shape the region's digital economy. Workshops and thought leadership sessions provided practical frameworks for deploying AI, GenAI, and agentic systems across core business operations, demonstrating DATE's commitment to actionable transformation, not just dialogue.
DATE MENA is powered by Magure, with EY as the Gold Partner, and MAALEXI, DATAOS, and Trade Bank of Iraq as Bronze Partners.
For more information, visit https://datewithtech.com/dubai, and follow the conversation on LinkedIn and Instagram.
For further enquiries, contact:
Shadi Dawi
Global Director - PR & Media
M: +971 55 498 4989 | E: shadi@tresconglobal.com
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