EVENTS CALENDAR

October

September

  • AI Research Forum 2025: The Region's Only Forum on Agentic AI
    Sep 23, 2025

    AI Research Forum 2025: The Region's Only Forum on Agentic AI

    Explore the future of autonomous intelligence in the Middle East at the AI Research Forum 2025. Delve into agentic AI, strategic insights, frameworks, and research-led discussions on autonomy, governance, and organization-level transformation.

    JW Marriott Hotel Marina, Dubai
  • AI in Motion: Redesigning Process for Strategic Advantage
    Sep 16, 2025

    AI in Motion: Redesigning Process for Strategic Advantage

    This edition of MIT SMR Connections, in partnership with Appian, will bring together senior business and technology leaders to explore how AI, when embedded directly into the fabric of operations, is unlocking new levels of speed, efficiency, and adaptability.

    JW Marriott Hotel Marina, Dubai

July

May

  • The Intelligent Experience: Designing Dynamic, Predictive, and Human-Centric Journeys
    May 21, 2025

    The Intelligent Experience: Designing Dynamic, Predictive, and Human-Centric Journeys

    This edition of MIT SMR Connections, powered by e& and Genesys, will convene senior customer experience decision-makers to explore how AI is reshaping the future of customer engagement—and how organizations can lead in this next era of competitive differentiation.

    Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh
  • Reimagining Banking with AI: Strategic Decision-Making in the Digital Age
    May 20, 2025

    Reimagining Banking with AI: Strategic Decision-Making in the Digital Age

    This edition of MIT SMR Connections, hosted in partnership with SAS, will bring together senior leaders from Saudi Arabia’s top banks, fintechs, and digital-first banks to explore the transformative role of AI in decision-making. The discussion will focus on the strategic implications of AI integration, examining how it is reshaping decision frameworks across the banking sector, unlocking opportunities for efficiency, personalization, and innovation.

    Madeo, Riyadh KSA
  • Redefining Customer Engagement in Banking for the Digital Age
    May 15, 2025

    Redefining Customer Engagement in Banking for the Digital Age

    In this edition of MIT SMR Connections, presented in partnership with Quadient and EDC, senior banking & technology experts will examine the evolving role of Customer Communication Management (CCM) in shaping the future of financial services.

    Andaz Dubai The Palm, by Hyatt Dubai, United Arab Emirates

April

  • Transforming Citizen Experience: Elevating CX in Government Services
    Apr 29, 2025

    Transforming Citizen Experience: Elevating CX in Government Services

    This edition of MIT SMR Connections, presented in partnership with e& engageX, will examine how governments can leverage AI to enhance citizen experience (CX)—from streamlining digital interactions to reducing service bottlenecks and enabling data-driven decision-making. The discussion will focus on best practices for implementation, the balance between automation and human oversight, and the future of AI-driven government services.

    Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi, UAE