Waey International ConferencesWAEY INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCESDUBAI · 2027Leadership & AI Conference
Leadership & Artificial Intelligence Conference
Leading smart transformation in the Gulf… from strategy to measurable results
About the conference
Two intensive days bringing together executive leaders, digital transformation leaders and experts to discuss how Gulf organisations can lead smart transformation with confidence: from building strategy and governing risk to using generative AI to raise productivity and improve services.
Participants leave with a practical roadmap for their organisation, tools they try for themselves in two practical workshops, and a network of relationships with leaders who are shaping transformation in the region.
The Gulf states are racing towards a digital economy built on data and AI under their 2030 visions and national AI strategies, and the real question inside every organisation has become: who will lead this transformation, and how? The conference is designed for leaders who want to turn AI from a slogan into real results in performance, service and profitability.
Conference themes
Submit your paper on the themes of the Leadership & AI Conference
نستقبل الأوراق البحثية ودراسات الحالة في محاور المؤتمرات حتى 31 January 2027، وتخضع للتحكيم العلمي المزدوج التعمية، وتُنشر الأبحاث المقبولة في كتاب وقائع المؤتمر، وتُرشَّح المتميزة منها للنشر في مجلة وعي للبحوث التطبيقية.
👥 Target audience
- Executive leaders and boards in the public and private sectors
- Digital transformation and innovation leaders, and technology directors
- Strategy, planning and organisational performance directors
- Entrepreneurs and start-up founders
- Academics and consultants in management and technology
🎯 Conference outcomes
- A practical roadmap for adopting AI in your organisation within 12 months
- A ready-to-apply governance framework that balances innovation and risk
- Generative AI tools that raise your and your team's productivity from the first week
- Models for measuring the return on smart transformation projects
- Professional relationships with transformation leaders in the Gulf and the region
- 12-hour attendance certificate bearing the seal of Waey International Academy
Conference programme – two days
Hall A · Thursday & Friday, 15–16 April 2027
- Official opening of the conference
- Keynote: Leadership in the Gulf's race towards 2030
- Session 1: From strategy to execution – a smart transformation roadmap
- Break and networking
- Session 2: Smart government and AI-enabled services
- Lunch
- Panel discussion: Leaders share transformation experiences from their organisations
- Close of Day One
- Session 3: AI governance, risk and compliance
- Practical workshop (1): Generative AI for leadership productivity
- Break and networking
- Session 4: Measuring returns and building the teams of the future
- Lunch
- Practical workshop (2): Design your organisation's transformation roadmap
- Closing recommendations and presentation of certificates
- Close
* The programme is provisional and subject to updates; the final programme with speakers' names will be sent to registrants by email and through the Participant Portal.
Note: On Saturday, 17 April 2027, the Waey International Fellows Graduation & Investiture Ceremony will take place. It is a Fellowship programme event, separate from the conference program, and Premium and Executive VIP pass holders are invited to attend.
Speakers
Speakers for the Leadership & AI Conference will be announced progressively on this page and in the Participant Portal. We welcome speaker proposals; please send a short profile and the title of your proposed topic.
Conference registration packages
Four passes to suit every participant: follow the conference online via Zoom from anywhere, or attend in Dubai with the pass that suits you.
Virtual Attendance (Online)
- Live Zoom streaming of all sessions on both conference days
- Ask questions and interact with speakers live
- Session recordings available for 30 days
- Scientific materials and presentations in digital form
- 12-hour electronic attendance certificate bearing the Academy seal
In-Person Ticket (Standard)
- Full attendance of both conference days in Dubai
- Scientific sessions, panel discussions and both hands-on workshops
- Conference bag and scientific materials
- Hospitality and networking breaks
- 12-hour attendance certificate bearing the Academy seal
Premium Pass
- All In-Person Ticket benefits
- Lunch on both conference days
- Priority seating in sessions and workshops
- Networking meeting with the speakers
- Official commemorative photograph
- Session recordings for 60 days
- Invitation to the Fellows Graduation & Investiture Ceremony
Executive VIP Pass
- All Premium Pass benefits
- Front-row seating throughout the conference
- Fast-track entry and a dedicated registration lane
- Private session with speakers and distinguished guests
- A dedicated personal coordinator throughout the event
- Invitation to the Graduation Ceremony with premium seating
🔒 In-person seats are limited by the capacity of Hall A and are confirmed in order of completed registration and payment.
Corporate & Organizational Offer
Invest in your teams: register your employees for the Leadership & Artificial Intelligence Conference with group discounts of up to 20%, a single invoice and a dedicated coordinator for your organization.
- 🧾Single invoice and formal quotationIssued to your organization, with bank transfer payment available.
- 🧑💼Dedicated account coordinatorHandles your employees' registration, issues their portals and follows up on your needs.
- 🎟Full flexibility in passesChoose the right pass for each employee, in person in Dubai or online via Zoom.
- 🧭Distribute employees across conferencesYour employees can be registered in any of the Waey International Conferences according to their specialization.
- 📊Attendance report for your organizationA post-conference report on your employees' attendance for development and evaluation purposes.
- 📜A certificate for every employeeA 12-hour attendance certificate bearing the Academy seal and an electronic verification code.
Registration and subscription form
Leadership & AI Conference · Thursday & Friday, 15–16 April 2027
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between virtual and in-person attendance?
The Virtual Attendance pass lets you follow the sessions of both conference days live via Zoom, with recordings, scientific materials and an electronic attendance certificate, while the in-person passes include attendance in Dubai, the hands-on workshops, hospitality and direct professional networking.
What do the Premium and Executive VIP passes add?
The Premium pass adds lunch, priority seating, a meeting with the speakers, an official photo and 60-day recordings; the Executive VIP pass adds front-row seating, fast-track entry, a private session with speakers and a personal coordinator. Both include an invitation to the Fellows Graduation & Investiture Ceremony.
Is the graduation ceremony part of the conference?
No. The Waey International Fellows Graduation & Investiture Ceremony (Saturday, 17 April 2027) is a Fellowship programme event, separate from the conference; Premium and Executive VIP pass holders are invited to attend.
How do organizations benefit from the corporate offer?
Organizations registering their employees receive 10% off for 3–5 employees, 15% for 6–10, 20% for 11–20, and a custom offer for more than 20, with a single invoice and a dedicated coordinator. Simply send a quotation request from this page.
How do I pay?
Payment is completed online or by bank transfer; your registration is confirmed and your participant portal activated once payment is confirmed.
Do the packages include accommodation and flights?
Packages include conference attendance and the benefits listed for each package; accommodation and travel are at the participant's own expense. Our team is happy to provide recommendations or issue an official letter of invitation on request.
Is the attendance certificate verifiable?
The certificate is issued by Waey International Academy under its official seal for 12 attendance hours, and carries an electronic verification code that allows any organisation to confirm its authenticity.
Participant Portal
Every registered participant has a personal portal; the link is sent by email upon registration, and the portal can be accessed at any time using the registration number.