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IO Labs: Agentic AI & Robots

Name: IO Labs: Agentic AI & Robots
Start: 2026-05-19T04:30:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-19T10:00:00+00:00
Location: Radisson RED Dubai Silicon Oasis

mar, 19 may

06:30 – 12:00

Radisson RED Dubai Silicon Oasis Gratis · Ver sitio web

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🤖 IO Labs: Agentic AI & Robots

IO Labs is a flagship event series organized by Dubai Silicon Oasis, dedicated to exploring emerging technologies, intelligent systems, real-world applications, and pathways to investment. This special edition — Agentic AI & Robots — unites founders, enterprises, researchers, investors, policymakers, and technology leaders to examine how agentic AI and robotics are reshaping industries, infrastructure, and daily life.

Structured as a combined conference and exhibition, the event delivers a rich blend of strategic conversations, live technology demonstrations, startup showcases, and meaningful ecosystem networking — all centered on practical, next-generation applications.

🗓️ Agenda Highlights

Session	Topic
🔖 Registration & Networking	Welcome & arrivals
🎙️ Opening Ceremony	Official launch
💡 Keynote Session
🗣️ Panel Discussion
💡 Keynote Session
☕ Networking Break & Exhibition Tour
🗣️ Panel Discussion
🔥 Fireside Chat
🚀 Startup & Technology Showcase
🗣️ Panel Discussion
🎤 Closing Remarks
🤝 Networking & Exhibition Experience

Please note: the agenda is subject to change.

🎤 Our Speakers

🏛️ Tarek Rahal — Public Sector Lead, Intel

Leads Intel's public sector engagements across the UAE, with a focus on AI, digital sovereignty, confidential computing, and national digital transformation initiatives.

✈️ Srikanth Sankaran — Head: AI & Data Labs, Emirates

Drives AI and data innovation at Emirates, encompassing enterprise AI, advanced analytics, intelligent systems, and digital transformation across aviation and customer experience.

🏢 Nicole Anderson — CEO, Redsand AI

Founder of Redsand AI, building sovereign agentic AI systems and edge AI infrastructure for enterprises and governments across the GCC.

⚙️ Paul Smirnov — Deputy COO, Kerno

Technology executive specializing in enterprise IT operations, infrastructure, and digital transformation within advanced hardware ecosystems.

🎓 Jinane Mounsef — Chair of Electrical Engineering and Computing Sciences, RIT Dubai

AI and robotics researcher with expertise in machine learning, computer vision, smart cities, autonomous mobility, and applied AI systems.

🏗️ Berdia Qamarauli — CEO & Founder, Centigen

Building enterprise AI operating systems and governance frameworks with a focus on AI accountability, authority, and responsible deployment.

🛸 Raffi Tchakerian — Co-Founder, Ibdå

Designer and researcher operating across robotics, aerospace, interaction design, and human-centered technology systems.

🚚 Alan Ng — Founder & CEO, QuikBot Technologies

Robotics entrepreneur pioneering autonomous delivery systems, smart city technologies, and scalable urban logistics platforms.

💼 Anna McMillan — Global Capital

Investment and ecosystem professional focused on strategic partnerships, growth opportunities, and emerging technology ventures across innovation-driven sectors.

📈 Amit Gupta — AI Investments, Gulf Islamic Investments

Focused on AI-driven investment opportunities, emerging technologies, and strategic growth initiatives across future-forward industries.

🧠 Shahzeb Naeem — Tech Project Manager, GRANITE MENA

AI strategist and researcher specializing in applied AI, agentic systems, speech intelligence, and responsible AI adoption.

☁️ Ilya Fathutdinov — Account Manager, Kerno

Technology and cloud transformation specialist with expertise in AI, payments, enterprise infrastructure, and digital finance ecosystems.

🗄️ Arsalan Shakeel — Principal Data Architect, Novigo Solutions

Data and AI architect specializing in enterprise data platforms, scalable AI infrastructure, advanced analytics, and digital transformation solutions.