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In computer programming, a function is a callable unit – a tool for breaking down complex problems into manageable, meaningful parts.
/function1 takes this concept beyond code, serving as a platform to bring clarity, purpose, and direction to the evolving field of artificial intelligence.
/function1 is a curated space where minds from diverse disciplines – founders, developers, investors, researchers, policymakers – converge to deconstruct the grand challenges of our time. Together, we explore how AI can transform industries, address societal needs, promote sustainability, and drive innovation for present and future generations.
/function1 takes this concept beyond code, serving as a platform to bring clarity, purpose, and direction to the evolving field of artificial intelligence.
/function1 is a curated space where minds from diverse disciplines – founders, developers, investors, researchers, policymakers – converge to deconstruct the grand challenges of our time. Together, we explore how AI can transform industries, address societal needs, promote sustainability, and drive innovation for present and future generations.
Security
Creativity & Arts
Decentralized AI
Future of AI & latest developments
Regulation & Policies
Human & AI collaboration
Industry AI Applications
Robotics
AI Agents
AI & Employment
Key Topics
100+ selected industry, government and corporate voices
SPEAKERS
2 full days of content, exhibition, networking, activities and insights
Program
10,000+ attendees throughout 2 days, inсluding leading industry founders, developers, researchers, investors, lawmakers and media representatives
Audience
/what_to_expect
We’re already gearing up for our next edition in late October in Dubai, which promises to be significantly bigger with even broader global media reach and industry attention.
/watch_event_recap
/past_event_highlights
Dubai, May 2. Concrete, Alserkal avenue
- 4,000+signups
- 1,500approved applications
- 600+curated in-person attendees
- 40+world-class speakers
- 10+hours of keynotes, discussions & media
- 2,000+signups for our online hackathon in partnership with LabLab.ai
/attending_companies
Startups & VCs, Industry Leaders, Governments, Corporates and Media
/past_speakers
Selected industry, government and corporate voices
Sayasat Nurbek
Ministry of Science and Higher Education, The Republic of Kazakhstan
Minister
Minister
Dan Figueiredo
Microsoft
Global Technology Strategist
Global Technology Strategist
Dr. Marwan Alzarouni
Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism
CEO of AI
CEO of AI
Maciej Mazur
Dell Technologies
CTO Artifical Intelligence (AI)
CTO Artifical Intelligence (AI)
Faisal Iqbal
Amazon Web Services
Head of Innovation Programs
Head of Innovation Programs
Ronit Ghose
Citi
Head of Future of Finance
Head of Future of Finance
Samta Kamboj
Inception (A G42 company)
Applied Scientist
Applied Scientist
Iyad Ahmad
Arabic.AI
CTO
CTO
Santiago Erroz Ferrer
Lufthansa Group
Technical Lead
Technical Lead
Nader Albastaki
Dubai Future District Fund
Managing Director
Managing Director
Andrew Mironov
Intel Corporation
Industry Technical Specialist for AI, Datacenter and Edge
Industry Technical Specialist for AI, Datacenter and Edge
Yusuf Goolamabbas
Animoca Brands
Chief Knowledge officer, ex. CTO
Chief Knowledge officer, ex. CTO
Mohamed Saieed
Potensia Systems
AI Head, Regional Manager
Host of Mohamed Saieed Podcast (560K+ listeners)
AI Head, Regional Manager
Host of Mohamed Saieed Podcast (560K+ listeners)
Abhilasha Singh
The American University in the Emirates (AUE)
Professor of Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management
Professor of Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management
Dr. Hrshi Kapoor
Solutions+ (A Mubadala company)
Vice President, Strategy
Vice President, Strategy
Tiago Henriques
Google Cloud EMEA
Head of AI/ML Technology Practice
Head of AI/ML Technology Practice
/media_buzz
Covered by AI-focused media and local outlets
/previous_sponsors
/brought_to_you_by
/function1 is produced by CREZEE, a production house and consulting agency led by a team of dedicated event professionals. Since 2014, the team has collaboratively organized tech events and built thriving communities.
Previously, CREZEE’s events have welcomed numerous thought leaders, including Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin, SingularityNET’s Ben Goertzel, the Winklevoss twins of Gemini, CZ from Binance, and Yat Siu of Animoca Brands. Iconic figures such as Wikipedia’s Jimmy Wales, investment titan Tim Draper, and research leader Thomas Lee have also graced its stages. These events have firmly established themselves as must-attend gatherings.
Previously, CREZEE’s events have welcomed numerous thought leaders, including Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin, SingularityNET’s Ben Goertzel, the Winklevoss twins of Gemini, CZ from Binance, and Yat Siu of Animoca Brands. Iconic figures such as Wikipedia’s Jimmy Wales, investment titan Tim Draper, and research leader Thomas Lee have also graced its stages. These events have firmly established themselves as must-attend gatherings.
