Abu Dhabi, Uae (OTE) – The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Summit, organised by
the Smart and
Autonomous Systems Council (SASC) as part of the inaugural Abu Dhabi
Autonomous Week (ADAW), will convene global leaders to define the
next chapter of smart and autonomous mobility.
The summit will take place at the Vehicle Dynamic Area, Yas
Marina Circuit on 10 November 2025 and it will mark the start of Abu
Dhabi Autonomous Week (10-15 November 2025).
The programme will cover critical sector topics including: the
convergence of air, land and sea for integrated urban mobility; the
real-world deployment and scale-up of smart mobility models across
public transport; global standards in AI governance and public trust
of autonomous technologies; cross-sector collaboration to advance
autonomy through industry integration; the future of flying in
cities; AI-driven decision making; and designing industrial
applications and deployment at scale for smart ports and cities.
Summit attendees will also discuss the future of scaling
innovation, investment and impact, outlining investment and
commercialisation pathways for technology, sustainability, and the
talent needed to deliver it.
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.
Organised by ASPIRE and Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research
Council (ATRC), the event will feature a US$2.25 million prize pool
attended by elite research teams from 10 countries.
The hosting of the inaugural Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week 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.
About the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC)
Established in 2024, the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (
SASC) is responsible for setting the strategic direction of Abu
Dhabi’s smart and autonomous technologies sector. Driving policy,
regulation, investment, and innovation through collaboration with
government entities, global innovators, and industry stakeholders,
SASC is shaping a world-class ecosystem that positions Abu Dhabi at
the forefront of future technologies and as a leading global hub for
intelligent mobility and autonomous systems.
About Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week
Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week (ADAW) is the emirate’s flagship
platform for advancing smart mobility and autonomous systems across
land, sea, air, and industry. Organised by the Smart and Autonomous
Systems Council (SASC), the inaugural edition brings together global
industry leaders, policymakers, innovators, and investors to connect,
collaborate, and accelerate the future of autonomous technology.
Commencing with the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Summit, the week’s flagship
event for high-level dialogue and partnerships, the programme is
further strengthened by initiatives such as DRIFTx, RoboCup Asia-
Pacific (RCAP 2025) and Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL),
reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s role as a global hub for innovation,
investment, and the safe, sustainable deployment of autonomous
technologies.
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