One of world's largest AI conferences & exhibitions
November, 2025 | Dubai
One of world's largest AI conferences & exhibitions
November, 2025 | Dubai
Where the AI World Gathers
Where the AI World Gathers
a flagship AI Conference
AND Exhibition scheduled for November 18–19, 2025, at the Festival Arena in Dubai
AND Exhibition scheduled for November 18–19, 2025, at the Festival Arena in Dubai
Function1 bringing together the global AI community under the banner “Where the AI World Gathers.” The event is expected to host more than 150 speakers, 100+ exhibitors, and around 10,000 attendees from over 100 countries, with a strong representation from founders and C-level executives (~64 %). Across three stages, participants will explore themes like decentralised AI, human–AI collaboration, robotics, AI agents, and industry-specific AI applications. In addition to the conference and exhibition, /function1 will host supporting programs such as a large-scale hackathon (AI Genesis), a Founders program, and the AI Futures Lab for youth and students. Startups can also apply for special packages that include exhibition booth space, founder passes, and branding exposure.
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Born in UAE, at the crossroads of global innovation, /function1 brings together AI founders, investors, enterprises, academia, and regulators to shape what’s next for Artificial Intelligence.
Work with Function1 began with a redesign of the brand identity. The core visual concept was already built around the brand’s signature liquid element, but the existing textures appeared too simple and lacked visual impact.
Using Midjourney, a set of prompts was developed to generate new textures, creating a more dynamic and engaging visual language.
The full range of visual materials was produced, including business cards, printed assets, booth and wall graphics, as well as a comprehensive navigation system for the event space.
The full range of visual materials was produced, including business cards, printed assets, booth and wall graphics, as well as a comprehensive navigation system for the event space.
2025 in Numbers
60% Founders & C-level from 141 countries attended
- 10,012Attendees (18–19 Nov)
- 4,842AI Genesis Hackathon online participants
- 156Speakers, pitchers & judges
- 109Exhibitors
SPONSORS
Researcher, Professor, Scientist
Media
Content Creator, Artist, Designer
Developer, CTO, CIO, Tech Lead
СEO, CAIO, CPO, VP, Managing Director / Partner
CMO, CBDO, Business Strategist
Founder
Investor
Data Scientist, ML Engineer Government Official
The PORTAL brand color palette was developed based on thorough audience research. Since the brand operates in the car wash industry, it was essential to select colors that stand out in urban environments and immediately catch the attention of drivers on the road. The chosen palette ensures high visibility and recognition, making PORTAL locations easy to spot even at high speeds or in dense traffic conditions.
▲ Color Palette
HEX
#1FFFF2
RGB
30 255 42
Branding turquoise
HEX
#000000
PRIMARY
RGB
0 0 0
HEX
#FFF
White
RGB
255 255 255
HEX
#01918A
Light green
RGB
1 145 138
HEX
#00885D
DARK green
RGB
0 136 93
#17BD96
#00AAA1
Branding GRADIENT
The PORTAL brand color palette was developed based on thorough audience research. Since the brand operates in the car wash industry, it was essential to select colors that stand out in urban environments and immediately catch the attention of drivers on the road. The chosen palette ensures high visibility and recognition, making PORTAL locations easy to spot even at high speeds or in dense traffic conditions.
▲ Color Palette
The PORTAL brand color palette was developed based on thorough audience research. Since the brand operates in the car wash industry, it was essential to select colors that stand out in urban environments and immediately catch the attention of drivers on the road. The chosen palette ensures high visibility and recognition, making PORTAL locations easy to spot even at high speeds or in dense traffic conditions.
▲ Color Palette
| Preparation The preparation of visual and printed materials for the conference took approximately two months of intensive work. During this time, the majority of the event’s graphic assets were designed and adapted for production. The process included creating and preparing a wide range of materials for print, from badges, business cards, and handouts to large‑scale navigation elements, banners, and booth graphics. Special attention was given to maintaining a consistent visual style and properly adapting the design across different formats and media. All materials were developed with consideration for venue requirements and production timelines, ensuring cohesive and high‑quality visual execution for the conference. |
Outdoor
Expo Area
109 Exhibitors | AI Showcase
Khalid Al Naqbi, Vice President Product & Engineering
“Delivered a keynote at /function1 and genuinely enjoyed the experience. Respect and appreciation to the organizers and the team behind /function1 for the hard work, vision, and commitment that brought this community together.”
Space42
Space42
THE LARGEST
AI HACKATHON
IN THE MIDDLE EAST
▲ Project goal
AI Genesis is the largest AI hackathon in the Middle East, bringing together thousands of developers from around the world. The event begins with a week of online collaboration, where participants work on their projects, exchange knowledge, and take part in educational activities.
The hackathon gathers more than 6,000 participants, including over 400 onsite hackers. The event follows a hybrid format: the main development phase takes place online over the course of one week, culminating in an in‑person finale in Dubai. The program includes multiple thematic tracks, a series of online and offline workshops, and a final demo showcase where teams present their projects.
The hackathon gathers more than 6,000 participants, including over 400 onsite hackers. The event follows a hybrid format: the main development phase takes place online over the course of one week, culminating in an in‑person finale in Dubai. The program includes multiple thematic tracks, a series of online and offline workshops, and a final demo showcase where teams present their projects.
- 6,000+Participants
- 400+Onsite Hackers
- 1 WeekOnline
- HybridFormat
- MultipleTracks
- DemoShowcasing
- Offline Finalein Dubai
- WorkshopsOnline & Offline
SPONSORS
