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ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)
Under the esteemed patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, the inaugural of the Global Emerging Technology Governance Summit (GETS 2025) will take place from May 5-6, at the St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort in Abu Dhabi, under the theme “Shaping Responsible Governance of AI and Emerging Technologies in a Future Digital Economy.”
In a press statement on Saturday, TRENDS Research & Advisory announced its participation in the summit as an Official Knowledge Partner in recognition of its leading role in advancing scientific research and shaping future foresight in technology governance. The partnership also underscores TRENDS' commitment to promoting academic exchange and international knowledge cooperation.
Organised by the Advanced Technology Research Council, in strategic partnership with the UAE Federal Public Prosecution, the summit will bring together over 500 participants, including high-level policymakers, technology leaders, and legal experts. Attendees will address the challenges and opportunities posed by AI, quantum computing, and Web 3.0, among other emerging technologies.
In a statement, Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali, CEO of TRENDS Research & Advisory, said: “We are proud to serve as Knowledge Partner of GETS 2025. Our mission at TRENDS is to support the global shift toward responsible innovation and help develop sustainable frameworks that can keep pace with rapid technological change. The governance of AI and next-generation technologies is no longer a choice; it is an urgent necessity to protect rights and uphold the values of ethical innovation and digital justice.”
The summit will focus on developing effective and comprehensive technology‑governance frameworks and exploring the impact of emerging technologies on key sectors such as healthcare, financial services, the creative industries, and digital criminal justice.
The event will also serve as a platform for international dialogue on cybersecurity, data privacy, and responsible innovation, featuring more than 50 regional and global experts as speakers.
GETS 2025 aims to cement the UAE's position as a global hub for shaping the future of technology governance by encouraging strategic partnerships and developing legal and regulatory frameworks that ensure the safe and responsible deployment of modern technologies.
