AI-Driven Leadership in the UAE
On 18 November 2025 at Dubai Internet City, upGrad International and AI Education Forum, in collaboration with Golden Gate University (GGU), will host an invite-only executive event for senior leaders and entrepreneurs. The program will feature a keynote by Dr. David Santandreu Calonge from Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), a hands-on AI workshop, a high-level panel discussion with industry leaders, and structured networking.
• Hands-on AI workshop for senior leaders
• Insight session on upGrad x GGU programs
• High-level panel with AI thought leaders
Who should attend?
Senior executives, business unit/department heads, team leads, supervisors, and founders leading AI adoption across the GCC.
𝗞𝗲𝘆𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲
Dr. David SANTANDREU CALONGE
Head, Educational Program Development, Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI)
Founding Committee Member, AI Education Forum
𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗖
Dr Svetlana Chigaeva-Heddad
Strategic Programs & Engagement Lead, Voicee AI & AI Education Forum
𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀
- Myleeta Aga Williams
CEO International, upGrad
- Harsh Kayathwal
Associate Director, upGrad
- Dr. Grace S. Thomson
AI Policy Clinic Director, Center for AI and Digital Policy
Advisory Board Member, AI Education Forum
- Yara Alatrach
Energy Industry Director | AI, Microsoft
Co-founder, EDNAS
- Eugene Pribytkov
Chair, AI Education Forum
Founder and CEO, Voicee AI
This collaborative initiative combines upGrad’s expertise in digital upskilling and executive engagement, the AI Education Forum’s mission to advance ethical and accessible AI education, and GGU’s academic excellence in business leadership. Together, we aim to empower senior professionals with practical tools and strategic vision to lead in the age of AI.
APPLY TO GET YOUR TICKET
This is a FREE, invite-only event; priority is given to senior executives, entrepreneurs, and HR leaders. Please apply first to receive your invitation. Once you receive the “pending approval” email, wait until you are formally invited to the event. If you haven’t heard from us by Nov 14, it means you are on the waiting list and will receive your invitation once a spot opens up!
• Please apply only if you can attend this event in person (there will be no recording).
• If your plans change, let us know immediately so we can invite someone from the waitlist.
Thanks for understanding.
Event Details:
🗓 18 November 2025
⏰ 5:00 - 8:00 PM
📍 Dubai Internet City, Dubai (The detailed location will be shared after our approval).
🎟 Free (invite-only – register your details to receive your invitation)
Please note: Receipt of an email from us (AI Ed Forum or Voicee AI) does not guarantee a ticket. You must register and wait for approval of your application.
For questions, email [email protected].