AI Research Forum and Summit Focused on Agentic AI Announced
A New Platform to Explore the Future of Autonomous, Goal-Driven AI Systems.
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates– [June 11, 2025] – MIT Sloan Management Review (MIT SMR) Middle East, one of the world’s most respected sources of research-driven insights at the intersection of technology and management, announced the launch of the AI Research Forum, a new initiative including a flagship summit focused on Agentic AI.
The AI Research Forum will convene academic leaders, AI researchers, industry pioneers, and policy makers to explore breakthroughs in AI.
Shifting the Focus to Agentic AI
While most AI systems today are task-specific and reactive, Agentic AI represents a new paradigm in machine intelligence, defined by self-directed learning, autonomous action, and long-term planning. From autonomous vehicles and personal assistants to supply chain optimizers and digital co-workers, agentic AI is poised to reshape entire industries.
“Agentic AI is becoming the foundation for the next generation of enterprise systems and societal tools,” said Ravi Raman, Publisher, MIT SMR Middle East. “The AI Research Forum will be an authoritative, interdisciplinary platform for shaping how this powerful technology is designed, governed, and applied responsibly.”
About the AI Research Forum & Summit
The AI Research Forum will feature a year-long series of research collaborations, thought leadership content, and cross-industry roundtables. The summit, to be held in Dubai, will host keynotes, panels, and workshops led by experts
Focus areas will include:
Agentic Architectures – From goal modeling to memory and reasoning
AI + Human Collaboration – Designing co-agents, not just tools
Ethics, Governance & Alignment – Ensuring accountability in an autonomous system
Sectoral Impact – Applications across healthcare, finance, logistics, and education
A Global Knowledge Platform
The AI Research Forum will extend beyond the summit, publishing a series of white papers, executive briefings, and case studies in MIT Sloan Management Review Middle East, which now reaches over 180,000 readers across business, government, and academia.
