The 30th GCC AI Governments and
Smart Cities Conference

The world is witnessing one of the most profound transformations in modern history. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer regarded as an emerging technology, but it has become a strategic force that is fundamentally reshaping the world governments, economies, institutions, industries, and societies across every continent.

As AI continues to redefine the global landscape, nations are entering a new era where leadership, competitiveness, and national prosperity will increasingly be measured by their ability to successfully integrate AI into government services, public administration, economic development, digital infrastructure, education, healthcare, security, sustainability, manufacturing, financial systems, and next-generation smart cities.

This transformation extends far beyond technological advancement. It represents a historic shift in the way governments formulate policies, institutions deliver services, businesses compete, economies innovate, and societies create sustainable value. Artificial Intelligence is becoming the foundation of a new global development model, driving productivity, accelerating innovation, strengthening national resilience, enhancing quality of life, and creating unprecedented opportunities for inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

Datamatix, in collaboration with Asian Government Organizations, leading AI solution providers, and with the participation of senior government leaders, industry executives, and experts, proudly celebrates the 30th Edition of its Annual AI Government Conference in Shanghai, China.

In this context, Datamatix, in collaboration with Asian government organizations and leaders, leading AI solution providers, and with the support of the Middle East Excellence Awards Institute, is proud to announce the Datamatix Annual Event, the 30th GCC–Asia AI Governments and Smart Cities Conference, to be held in Shanghai, People's Republic of China, from December 1-4, 2026, under the theme "AI-Driven Global Transformation."

The event will bring together senior government officials, ministers, mayors, policymakers, regulators, chief executives, technology pioneers, AI specialists, smart city experts, academics, investors, international organizations, creating a distinguished global platform for strategic dialogue, international cooperation, and cross-border collaboration.

In addition, Datamatix, with great pleasure, will be inviting the government organizations, concerned institutions, technology leaders, and business organizations from Europe, Africa, North & South America to participate in the event and share and exchange the best practices, successful experiences, strengthen strategic partnerships, and promote global cooperation in advancing AI-driven governments, smart cities, and digital transformation. This pioneering initiative, the first comprehensive global standardization framework for AI-powered governments and cities will be built on strong digital foundations. It provides a unified roadmap for modernizing institutions, transforming cities through AI, and sustaining a forward-looking, AI-driven global society.

In conjunction with the conference, the Middle East Excellence Awards Institute, and in collaboration with its regional and global partners, presents the 30th GCC–Asia AI Governments and Smart Cities Excellence Awards, in Shanghai, People's Republic of China, on December 4, 2026.

On this occasion, Datamatix is honored to invite your organization’s leadership, executives, and decision-makers to actively participate in this historic occasion in Shanghai. We also extend an invitation to your esteemed organizations to join the conference as a Strategic Partner, providing your organizations with a prestigious platform to showcase its digital achievements and contribute to shaping the global future of AI governance.

The presence of your distinguished leadership will serve as a cornerstone in defining international standards for a new generation of digital governance, driving international technological collaboration, and for a sustainable future of artificial intelligence.