Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week (ADAW), organized by the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC), will be held from 10–15 November 2025 in Abu Dhabi, uniting global innovators, investors, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss developments in AI, robotics, smart mobility, and autonomous technologies.
The launch of ADAW supports the UAE capital’s work in progressing and leading the future of smart and autonomous systems technologies, whilst creating an integrated innovation-driven ecosystem.
Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week Line-Up
10 November – Abu Dhabi Autonomous Summit
Industry pioneers, policymakers, and investors will convene to take part in high-level dialogues, defining the next chapter of intelligent mobility.
10-12 November – DRIFTx Exhibition
DRIFTx will showcase smart and autonomous mobility solutions across land, air, sea, and robotics in a live, interactive exhibition.
10-15 November – RoboCup Asia-Pacific
RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2025, hosted by Khalifa University and held for the first time in the MENA region, will bring together top international teams to compete in AI-driven autonomous robotics challenges.
15 November – Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL)
A2RL is a premier motorsport display demonstrating advanced autonomous racing technology. The event, organized by ASPIRE and the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), will feature a $2.5 million prize pool and bring together elite research teams from 10 countries.
Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC)
The SASC, which shapes policies, fosters collaborations, and sets the strategic direction for Abu Dhabi’s smart and autonomous technologies sector, has enabled many autonomous milestones in Abu Dhabi, with recent public eVTOL passenger aircraft demonstrations, and level 4 autonomous shuttle vehicle trials.
Abu Dhabi also hosts the Smart and Autonomous Vehicle Industries (SAVI) cluster, launched in October 2023 by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO).
Based in Masdar City, SAVI positions the emirate as a global hub for smart and autonomous mobility, covering autonomous vehicles, eVTOL aircraft, maritime systems, and robotics.
With government backing, advanced infrastructure, and a progressive regulatory framework, the emirate is rapidly accelerating the use of autonomous transport systems. For example, there are Robotaxis and autonomous buses, across land, air, sea, and industrial applications, enhancing efficiency, safety, and sustainability in the process.
