Function1 | AI Conference & Exhibition

/function1 | AI Conference & Exhibition lands in Dubai on 18–19 November 2025 at Festival Arena, InterContinental Dubai Festival City. Across multiple stages, hear leading voices on AI & Employment, Security, Creativity & Arts, Decentralized AI, Human–AI Collaboration, Industry Applications, Robotics, AI Agents, and more—plus live demos, panels, and fireside chats.

Designed for founders and builders, /function1 features a curated Founders Program (speaking slots, booths, and investor pitching), the AI GENESIS Hackathon grand finale on-site, and the AI Futures Lab for students. Meet buyers and investors in the lounges, explore solutions in the exhibition, and connect via the networking app. Click on “Get Pass” to Ticket.

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About Tickets

• Pass Types: Attendee, Attendee+, VIP
• Venue: Festival Arena by InterContinental Dubai Festival City
• Dates: 18–19 November 2025

Notes / Restrictions

• Tickets are non-refundable unless stated by the organizer
• Use authorized channels for purchase
• Event details are subject to change

How to Reach

Metro

Nearest metro stations are on the Red Line; continue by taxi or rideshare to Festival Arena (Dubai Festival City).

Car

Rebat St/D83 → exits to Al Badia → follow Al Badia Blvd roundabouts to the arena entrance; use GPS.

Taxi

Ask for “Festival Arena, InterContinental Dubai Festival City.”

Summary

What: /function1 AI conference & exhibition with founders track, hackathon finale, and three content stages. Where: Festival Arena, InterContinental Dubai Festival City. Booking: Click on “Get Pass” to Ticket.

Best For

Startup founders, engineers, data scientists, researchers, investors, enterprise leaders, educators, students, and public-sector stakeholders.

FAQ

When and where is /function1?

18–19 November 2025 at Festival Arena by InterContinental Dubai Festival City.

Are there different pass options?

Yes—Attendee, Attendee+, and VIP passes with varying benefits.

Is there a startup program?

Yes. The Founders Program includes speaking, booths, and investor pitching for selected startups.

Does the event include a hackathon?

Yes. The AI GENESIS Hackathon grand finale takes place on-site during /function1.

Is there a student initiative?

Yes. AI Futures Lab invites students from Arab universities to showcase ideas and access training/internships.

How do I get to the venue?

Car: Rebat St/D83 → Al Badia Blvd → Festival Arena. Taxi: Request Festival Arena, InterContinental Dubai Festival City. Metro: Use Red Line and connect by taxi.