RECOGNIZING THE
OUTSTANDING INNOVATIONS
IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
World AI Awards (WAIA) will be co-hosted alongside the 41st global edition of World AI Show on 7 - 8 June 2023.
THE TRUE
FLAGBEARERS
OF AI IN MENA Region
WAIA is a unique celebration of innovators, entrepreneurs and solution providers who will be honoured for their constant endeavours in the field of Artificial Intelligence and related technologies. We aim to recognize the Breakthroughs achieved by individuals, teams and entities that have embarked on a journey of adopting & implementing AI and are the true flagbearers of AI in MENA Region.
Senior Director of DIEZ,
Dubai Integrated Economic Zones (DIEZ)
For 10 years, Hans has been contributing to building the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Dubai, creating the largest tech hub in MENA, with 1000+ start-ups from 75 nations, attracting 1$billion+ in FDI, specializing in incubation, acceleration, venture capital investment, corporate innovation, and knowledge. Previously, Hans founded 3 start-ups, raising US$ 10m+ from renowned VCs, and pioneered corporate incubation in Europe.
Head - Information Technology,
Engineering Office of H.H of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Ms. Amina Abdulrahim is leading the IT department since 2015 at Engineering Office of H.H of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum. She leads, directs, and manages all IT functions including Digital Services & Solutions, IT infrastructure, IT governance and IT security & compliance.
She works closely with all the key stakeholders in EO to align business needs with the latest technologies to deliver innovative solutions in the construction and engineering industry. She has extensive experience in business applications (SAP), project management, innovation, change management, digital transformation and leadership. She is also an executive board member of CIOMajlis a networking platform for Technology Executives.
Director of Cyber Security Center,
New York University
Hoda has 17 years of experience in industrialization and economic development projects. She has led and motivated several tech-based industrial investments in the UAE and internationally. She worked on several turnaround projects that were aimed to achieve strategic, financial and operational synergies of industrial and business prospects.
CEO,
AI Venture Labs
Roula Moussa is one of the Middle East’s most prominent figures in the fields of digital technology and innovation, recognized by Forbes Middle-East as one of the 200 most powerful Arab women in 2014, and chosen among the top 15 most powerful Lebanese women in business and technology for 2018.
She co-founded Netways in 1996, rapidly developing its operations across 13 branches to become a regional powerhouse in the fields of digital transformation, innovation, e-government and intelligent business solutions.
Technology & AI Expert,
Ellis has a track record of creating strategies and deploying technology roadmaps that deliver exceptional products and services that enable more efficient organizational operations and boost business growth in both existing and new markets, positioning enterprises as game changers in their market.
Managing Partner,
Elēkrŏn Ventures
Wees currently serves as the VP of Operations for Shade Corporation ltd with over 15 years of Operational & Investment experience in Construction, Tech and Financial sectors. He has worked on restructuring and expanding the business by executing projects and investments globally. His deep operational experience allows him to effectively analyze and invest equity into private companies, including startups and turnarounds.
BEST AI USE-CASE award
PUBLIC SECTOR
Infrastructure
Transportation
Healthcare
Education
Security & Law
enforcement
Energy & Utilities
Best Project or
Implementation of
the year
AI Visionary Of
the Year 2022
BEST AI USE-CASE
private sector
Healthcare
Education
Banking
Financial Services
Insurance
Manufacturing
Retail
Aviation
Hospitality and
tourism
Ecommerce
Best Project or
Implementation of
the year
AI Leader of the
Year 2022
BEST VALUE CHAIN
AWARDS
BEST VALUE
CHAIN
AWARDS
WHY NOMINATE?
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Participants applying for the Trescon’s World AI Awards should be registered entities in UAE or abroad
Only companies which have implemented AI and related technologies are eligible to apply
Participants should have a creative solution that uses AI and related technologies to support an innovative product, technology, process or solution
The final eligibility of the Participant will be subject to the discretion and approval of the jury
Participation in the awards is subject to terms and conditions/ rules and regulations
WINNER SELECTION
Based on the nominations received, winners in each category will be selected by the jury as per the below key parameters:
All scores will be kept confidential. They will not be released publicly, nor will they be discussed with any individual applicants.