Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week 2025: The Future of Smart Mobility Unleashed
Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week 2025: From 10 to 15 November 2025, the UAE capital hosts the inaugural Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week 2025, a global platform where smart mobility, robotics and autonomous systems converge. Under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs, the event is organised by the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC) and positions Abu Dhabi as a leading global hub for innovation in autonomous transport and smart systems.
The week long programme brings together global industry leaders, investors, researchers and policymakers to explore how autonomous vehicles, robotics, flying taxis, smart ports and AI-driven mobility will transform everyday life across land, sea and air. The event underscores that the focus isn’t simply automation, but a human-centred future where technology elevates quality of life.
What’s On the Agenda at Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week 2025
The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week 2025 features several must-attend segments:
1. The Summit – 10 November: The week kicks off at the Vehicle Dynamic Area, Yas Marina Circuit with the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Summit, a high-level forum examining policy frameworks, investment pathways and the scale-up of autonomous systems in public transport, ports and cities.
2. DRIFTx Exhibition – 10–12 November: Following the summit, the DRIFTx exhibition brings live demonstrations of smart mobility innovations spanning land, sea and air. Visitors can witness autonomous vehicles, robotics in action, and immersive interactive tech.
3. RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2025 – 10–15 November: For the first time in the MENA region, the global competition RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2025 comes to Abu Dhabi—organised by Khalifa University—with top international teams battling in AI-driven robotics challenges.
4. Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL) – 15 November: The week concludes with the second edition of the A2RL, featuring autonomous-car and drone racing with a prize pool of US$2.25 million, showcasing cutting-edge autonomous racing technology at Yas Marina Circuit.
Why Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week 2025 Matters
Strategic Innovation Hub
By hosting the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week 2025, the emirate reinforces its strategic ambitions to become a world-class innovation ecosystem. SASC is guiding regulation, investment and infrastructure to support this shift.
Multi-Domain Mobility
Unlike events focused solely on cars, this week expands into autonomous systems across land, air (flying taxis, drones), sea (autonomous vessels) and industrial robotics—highlighting Abu Dhabi’s holistic view of mobility.
Global Collaboration & Investment
The programme connects global tech firms, start-ups and investors with local infrastructure and regulatory partners. It’s a catalyst for partnerships and deployment of real projects beyond demonstration mode.
Human-Centred Technology
As emphasised in commentary from local outlets, the event underscores that technology must serve people, not replace them. From autonomous cleaning vehicles to e-VTOLs, the focus is on improving citizen lives and livelihoods.
How Can Attendees and Observers Benefit?
- Industry Professionals & Start-ups: Network with global players, discover investment opportunities and showcase innovations at DRIFTx or RoboCup.
- Policy Makers & Urban Planners: Gain insights into regulation, scale-up pathways and cross-sector integration of autonomous systems.
- Students & Talent: RoboCup and other elements offer hands-on experience in robotics, paving pathways into future careers.
- Media & Tech Enthusiasts: Experience unique live demonstrations, autonomous racing, flying taxis and get a glimpse of tomorrow’s mobility today.
For full event details and updates on registration: Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week official site.
Looking Ahead: A Platform for the Future
The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week 2025 isn’t just a six-day event—it’s a launch-pad for the next decade of mobility innovation in Abu Dhabi and the UAE. With infrastructure, regulation and talent ecosystems evolving rapidly, this week stands as a milestone in transforming smart mobility from vision to reality.
As the event brings together global expertise and local ambition, it sets the stage for tangible deployment of autonomous systems, increased investment, and a future where land, sea and air mobility converge seamlessly for everyday life.
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