Global Leaders Meet in Abu Dhabi for Inaugural GETS 2025
The summit will address the ethical, legal, and societal implications of emerging technologies, fostering international collaboration.
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan—Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court—Abu Dhabi will welcome global technology leaders to the inaugural Governance of Emerging Technologies Summit (GETS 2025) on May 5–6. Taking place at the St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, the summit is organised by the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) in strategic partnership with the UAE Public Prosecution.
A Global Platform to Shape the Future of Tech Governance
GETS 2025 arrives at a defining moment for the tech world, as developments in artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, and Web3 redefine global systems. The summit’s goal is to craft governance models that safeguard societal interests while encouraging innovation. More than 500 global participants from government, academia, civil society, and the private sector will come together to drive collaborative dialogue and establish forward-looking policy frameworks.
Backed by UAE’s Vision for a Digital Future
The summit supports the UAE’s national agenda, which includes over AED 13 billion in investments aimed at accelerating the digital economy and integrating AI across governance, legislation, and public services. It highlights the country's proactive stance in ensuring that technology serves people ethically and efficiently.
High-Level Delegation of Government Leaders
Distinguished attendees include HE Faisal Al Bannai; Advisor to the UAE President for Strategic Research and Advanced Technology Affairs and Secretary General of ATRC; HE Chancellor Dr Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, UAE Attorney General; HE Sarah bint Yousif Al Amiri, Minister of Education; HE Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications; HE Maryam bint Ahmed Al Hammadi, Minister of State and Secretary General of the UAE Cabinet, HE Dr Sultan bin Saif Al Neyadi, Minister of State for Youth Affairs; HE Dr Mohammed Al Kuwaiti, Head of UAE Cybersecurity Council; HE Maqsoud Kruse, Chairman of the National Human Rights Institution; HE Dr Mohammed Obaid Al Kaabi, Chairman of the Sharjah Judicial Department; HE Dr Amin Al Amiri, Assistant Undersecretary for the Health Regulation Sector at the Ministry of Health and Prevention.
Leading Global Experts and Innovators to Speak
The summit will feature over 50 prominent experts, including Salem Ali Jumaa Al Zaabi, Head of Public Prosecution at the UAE Attorney General's Office; Dr Najwa Al Araj, CEO of the Technology Innovation Institute, Dr Mohammed Abdullah Al Ali; CEO of Trends Research & Advisory, HE Hamad Saif Al Kaabi; Director of Hazardous Materials Incidents and Official Spokesperson for the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority; Dr Hamad Abdullah Al Mutairi, Director of Archives Department at the National Library and Archives; Ambassador Mamuka Jgenti, Senior Expert in Justice and Civil Society at the EU Global Facility on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism; Lt Col Dana Hamid Al Marzouqi, Chair of the Governance Committee at INTERPOL and Director General of the International Affairs Office at the Ministry of Interior; Changpeng Zhao, Founder of Binance; Christophe Legrand, Executive Vice President of PASQAL; Marc Rotenberg, Founder of the Center for AI and Digital Policy; Gabriele Mazzini, Principal Architect of the EU AI Act; Naima Hizir Al Falasi, Senior Vice President of Portfolio Strategy at Mubadala; Ali Haidar, Head of Legal and Government Affairs at Microsoft UAE; Nabil Cheqroun, Chief Commercial Officer at Honeywell; Prof Rabii Madi, Director of Robotic Surgery at Cleveland Clinic; Dr Ibtisam Al Mazrouei, Founder and CEO of AIE3, and Chair of the UN AI for Impact Initiative; Dr Nasser Al Rashidi, Director of Space Policy and Legislation at the UAE Space Agency, Advisory Board Member at Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, and CEO of 5IR Consultancy.
Tackling Crucial Issues in Emerging Tech
Discussions will span a wide array of pressing topics, including governance frameworks for AI, protection of digital rights and privacy, international cooperation on cybersecurity, and the role of emerging economies in shaping global tech regulations. Special attention will be given to securing digital ecosystems in the age of quantum computing.
A Collective Push Toward Ethical, Inclusive Innovation
GETS 2025 is more than a conference—it’s a coordinated initiative to align public, private, and academic sectors around ethical and sustainable tech governance. By promoting practical solutions and inclusive policymaking, the summit aims to build resilient frameworks that protect societies while driving progress in an increasingly complex digital era.
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