UAE AI Buildathon
A 4-week no-code AI training bootcamp and challenge that helps UAE organizations build AI implementation capacity. Cross-functional teams work on a real business challenge, upskill with hands-on guidance, and deliver a practical AI solution.
For organizations only. No coding required.
For organizations only. No coding required.
Next Program: October 2026
UAE companies & institutions are invited to build with AI
UAE AI Buildathon is a national AI capacity building program that turns cross-functional teams into AI delivery taskforces.
- Build a solution for your priority challengeYour team selects a real workflow or pain point your organization is facing now and builds a practical AI prototype tailored to your requirements.
- Develop an AI delivery team inside your organizationWe help to upskill business leaders, tech leads, team leads, project managers, and transformation owners to work together as an internal AI implementation unit that can drive projects beyond the Buildathon.
- Save time and budget with best practice guidance and clear ROITeams get guidance on AI integration and implementation best practices, including governance and risk considerations, and build a measurable business case with ROI and unit economics, helping you avoid costly trial and error and accelerate automation at scale.
Tracks for Real-World Impact
Apply with your organization team. All members must belong to the same company, government entity, or institution.
Corporate track
Customer service copilots, sales enablement, contract and proposal automation, supply chain and procurement intelligence, campaign and revenue analytics.
Education track
Course and assessment planning, TLAs and ATs design support, academic advising copilots, student services automation, admin and accreditation evidence workflows.
Government track
Document processing, case workflows, policy approvals, regulation Q&A assistants, inbound requests triage and response drafting.
Roadmap
Online + Demo Day in Dubai
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Week 1Team onboarding online/live sessions and workshops covering AI ethics, responsible AI implementation, governance, and risk. -
Week 2Problem definition, capability mapping, AI platform selection, success metrics, ROI, and unit economics. -
Week 3Teams prototype and test their solutions with guidance and mentor check-ins, supported by on-demand AI platform access. -
Week 4Teams iterate on their solutions, develop an implementation roadmap, prepare a submission package, and validate ROI.
Dubai Demo Day
Demo Day, AI Summit, and Gala Dinner bringing together government and enterprise innovation leaders and showcasing the most impactful AI use cases.
Experiment with leading no-code AI platforms
No coding required.
Teams will receive guided workshops and hands-on demos through technology partners, with on-demand support during the build phase.
The output is still a working prototype or workflow, just built without programming.
Teams will receive guided workshops and hands-on demos through technology partners, with on-demand support during the build phase.
The output is still a working prototype or workflow, just built without programming.
Alignment with UAE National AI priorities
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UAE AI Buildathon program moves organizations from AI literacy to practical implementation through real prototypes and pilot plans - Building AI-capable talent across government, private sector, and education via cross-functional teams
- Generating a portfolio of responsible AI use cases across sectors for visibility and potential scaling
Created with the UAE AI ecosystem
The UAE AI Buildathon has been developed with the support of leading stakeholders across government, education, and industry, and is trusted by universities, enterprises, and technology partners.
Become a sponsor or exhibitor
If you would like to support the UAE AI Buildathon as a strategic partner or sponsor, we would love to hear from you.
We offer a range of sponsorship opportunities delivering strong visibility and multiple activation touchpoints throughout the Buildathon and Demo Day. Sponsors benefit from premium branding assets and gain the opportunity to showcase innovation capabilities, technology solutions, and real world use cases to a highly relevant audience.
We offer a range of sponsorship opportunities delivering strong visibility and multiple activation touchpoints throughout the Buildathon and Demo Day. Sponsors benefit from premium branding assets and gain the opportunity to showcase innovation capabilities, technology solutions, and real world use cases to a highly relevant audience.
Organizing Committee
COMING SOON
AI Buildathon Platform
AI Buildathon is expanding into a global platform of zero-code buildathons designed for non-technical roles.
UAE AI Buildathon remains our national flagship program for organization teams. Alongside it, we are launching two additional formats—open & internal buildathons.
If you would like to learn more or explore partnership opportunities for AI Buildathons, reach out to us at hello@aiedforum.com
UAE AI Buildathon remains our national flagship program for organization teams. Alongside it, we are launching two additional formats—open & internal buildathons.
If you would like to learn more or explore partnership opportunities for AI Buildathons, reach out to us at hello@aiedforum.com
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Open BuildathonOpen to anyone who wants to build with AI using no-code tools and platforms, from students to working professionals. -
Internal BuildathonDesigned for organizations and non-technical teams to build practical AI workflows with measurable productivity impact.
FAQ
Apply with your internal team via the registration form. We will review your submission and confirm by email, so please use your work email and check your spam or junk folder just in case. If your team is accepted, we will share the next steps and support you in getting fully ready for the Buildathon.
No. Participation is limited to teams from a single organization.
Organizations participate through internal teams only.
Made for organizations already investing in AI and for those accelerating now, helping teams scale execution from early pilots to production rollout across business units. Government entities, private companies, and universities can apply with cross-functional teams. No coding is required, but teams should be working on a real challenge their organization cares about.
Recommended roles in each team:
Team size
Made for organizations already investing in AI and for those accelerating now, helping teams scale execution from early pilots to production rollout across business units. Government entities, private companies, and universities can apply with cross-functional teams. No coding is required, but teams should be working on a real challenge their organization cares about.
Recommended roles in each team:
- Business leader or department owner (problem owner and decision maker)
- Project manager or product owner (delivery and coordination)
- Transformation, innovation, digital, or operations lead (implementation readiness)
- Tech lead, IT developer, automation specialist, or data lead (build support)
Team size
- 3 to 7 people per team
- Registration: August, 2026.
- Buildathon: October, 2026
- Dubai Demo Day: November, 2026
UAE government entities and UAE non-profit organizations are eligible to participate free of charge.
For for-profit organizations and organizations based outside the UAE, a participation fee may apply. Please submit your application to check eligibility.
For for-profit organizations and organizations based outside the UAE, a participation fee may apply. Please submit your application to check eligibility.
You will learn from practitioners who build and deploy AI in real organizations, alongside leading AI researchers. The program includes 10+ hands-on workshops, direct engagement with 30 leading AI experts across science and implementation, ongoing mentoring, and on-demand technical and platform support.
4 weeks + demo day: 4 to 5 hours per week of core sessions plus 4 to 5 hours per week of teamwork, with deliverables each week including prototype and implementation roadmap.
Using the latest AI no-code platforms, plus guidance from trainers and platform providers, teams can build practical AI prototypes that improve real workflows in any sector. This can include copilots, AI agents orchestration, and voice-based solutions.
Team Application Form
This Buildathon is for organization teams only. You can update details later. This form only reserves your seat.
We will review your application and confirm the outcome within the next 3 days.
Become a sponsor or partner
Share a few details about your organization and book a discovery call with our management team.
After you submit, you will be redirected to book your discovery call.