du has proudly announced the second edition of ‘Envision,’ its annual tech event platform, under the patronage of the Digital Dubai Authority. Set to be held in September 2024, the event will explore the theme, “Gathering Nation’s Leaders for Progress with AI-Driven Digitalization,” and will host government dignitaries, industry leaders and decision-makers, serving as a space for notable discourse in an effort to forge a pathway towards an AI-enabled future.
H.E. Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, a proud du partner for this significant global event, stated, "This vision aligns with Dubai’s Digital Strategy, focused on crafting a future powered by artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and sustainable technologies. Envision 2024 stands as a vital global platform for shaping the future, particularly in areas like cloud computing, AI-driven data centers, and smart cities, all contributing to the city’s societal well-being and economic growth.”
Adding his perspective, Fahad Al Hassawi, CEO of du, said, "The second edition of our exclusive yearly tech event platform, Envision, is poised to mark a transformative period in the UAE's journey towards a future crafted by the hands of AI-driven digitalization. Transcending technological advancement, it is about scripting a new narrative where digital infrastructure and platforms become the backbone of a thriving society that can enable advanced technologies to come to life for a better tomorrow.”
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Envision 2024 aligns with the UAE's visionary goals, where the attendees will have the unique opportunity to engage with and experience the innovative use cases of the advanced technologies driving significant changes across various industries.
Expert-led keynotes and panels will feature thought leaders such as H.E. Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, Director General, Dubai Digital Authority and Fahad Al Hassawi, Chief Executive Officer, du, who will share their vision and future forecasts in key areas of AI, smart cities, cloud, data centers and sustainability.
“Here, every leap in innovation is a step towards ecological stewardship, economic vitality, and societal well-being. We aren't just envisioning a smarter nation; we are actively constructing an ecosystem that resonates with our ethos of shared prosperity, happiness, and sustainable living for all who call the UAE home,” continued the du CEO.
The second edition of Envision aims to elevate the government, manufacturing, healthcare, education, smart cities, banking, transportation, agricultural and other industries through the integration of advanced technologies such as 5G, cloud, AI, IoT, data analytics and data centers.
“We extend our gratitude to du for their unwavering commitment to fostering public-private partnerships that drive digital transformation and harness the power of advanced technologies, especially artificial intelligence,” concluded H.E. Al Mansoori.
The exclusive tech event is designed to foster discussions that propel the UAE's technology transformation towards achieving a happier, greener, and more efficient world.
Telecom Review was invited to attend du’s inaugural exclusive tech event last year, which was endorsed by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) and focused on technological innovation and sustainable development.
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