The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Summit, hosted by the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC) as a flagship event of the inaugural Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week (ADAW), will bring together global industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to shape the future of smart and autonomous mobility.
The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Summit will take place at the Vehicle Dynamic Area, Yas Marina Circuit on 10 November 2025. It aims to set new benchmarks for technology adoption and chart the next chapter of sustainable transport solutions.
It will mark the start of Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week (10-15 November 2025), held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs and Chairman of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council.
The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Summit will address a wide range of critical sector topics, including:
The convergence of air, land, and sea for integrated urban mobility
Real-world deployment and scale-up of smart mobility models across public transport
Global standards in AI governance and building public trust in autonomous technologies
Cross-sector collaboration to drive autonomy through industry integration
The future of flying in cities and advanced urban air mobility solutions
AI-driven decision-making for safer and more efficient systems
Designing large-scale industrial applications for smart ports and cities
Abu Dhabi Autonomous Summit attendees will also discuss the future of scaling innovation, investment and impact, outlining investment and commercialization pathways for technology, sustainability, and the talent needed to deliver it.
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Deputy Chairman Presidential Court for Special Affairs Chairman – SASC
“The Smart and Autonomous Systems Council strives to accelerate sustainable transformation in the autonomous systems sector, ensuring their safe and efficient operation so that Abu Dhabi becomes a global model of innovation and an advanced hub leading the field of cutting-edge technologies.”
Running from 10-15 November, ADAW will host a series of autonomous events throughout the week. DRIFTx (10-12 November) will showcase smart and autonomous mobility solutions across land, sea, air and robotics in a live, interactive exhibition.
RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2025, hosted by Khalifa University and held for the first time in the MENA region, will run from 10-15 November, and will bring together top international teams to compete in AI-driven autonomous robotics challenges.
ADAW will conclude on 15 November with the second edition of the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL), a motorsport display demonstrating the cutting edge of autonomous racing technology. Organized by ASPIRE and Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), the event will feature a $2.25 million prize pool attended by elite research teams from 10 countries.
The hosting of the inaugural Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week and Abu Dhabi Autonomous Summit highlights Abu Dhabi’s commitment to fostering a competitive, collaborative and innovation-driven ecosystem that enhances efficiency, connectivity and quality of life through the safe, sustainable deployment of autonomous technologies.
