CCI France UAE and Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi Launch Voices of AI Business Forum 2026
CCI France UAE and Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi will convene the second edition of Voices of AI: The UAE-France Business Forum on September 22nd, 2026 at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi.
Jointly organized with knowledge partner Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi and in collaboration with key ecosystem stakeholders including the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI), Team France Export: Business France, Bpifrance, French Embassy Regional Economic Department, La French Tech Abu Dhabi-Dubai, and French Foreign Trade Advisors, the forum continues to strengthen its position as a premier platform connecting the French and Emirati AI ecosystems.
At a time when UAE-France collaboration in artificial intelligence is entering a new phase of strategic acceleration—driven by growing infrastructure investments and industrial applications— Voices of AI will bring together policymakers, researchers, investors, entrepreneurs, and technology leaders from across Europe and the Middle East to explore the evolving role of AI across business, industry, and society.
The forum serves as a strategic bridge spanning the entire AI value chain, from research and academia to investment, entrepreneurship, and industrial applications, while facilitating market entry opportunities for French startups and strengthening commercial ties within the UAE’s evolving AI landscape.
"Building on the strong momentum of last year’s successful first edition, the Voices of AI Business Forum has rapidly established itself as a key platform for collaboration between France and the UAE," said Agnès Lopez Cruz, Managing Director of CCI France UAE. “This second edition further strengthens our ambition to connect ecosystems, showcase excellence, and generate concrete business opportunities. By bringing together innovators, investors, and institutions from our two countries, we aim to foster strategic partnerships and contribute to a sustainable and globally competitive AI landscape."
Professor Nathalie Martial-Braz, Chancellor of Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, commented, "The longstanding relationship between the UAE and France continues to create meaningful opportunities across education, research, and innovation. Through Voices of AI, Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi is proud to support dialogue between leading voices in artificial intelligence across academia, industry, government, and investment, as part of the university’s wider Year of AI agenda. The forum aims to strengthen UAE-France collaboration around AI infrastructure and innovation and the responsible development of technologies shaping the future of industries and societies."
The program is structured around the key theme: "If data is the new oil, AI is the engine."
