Leading figures in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity gathered at the inaugural AI Everything Summit to address critical challenges and opportunities in the rapidly evolving AI landscape. Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cybersecurity for the UAE Government, delivered a keynote address emphasizing the urgent need for nations, governments, and organizations to swiftly adopt AI technologies to counter increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.

The summit, which attracted capacity crowds for the second consecutive day, showcased over 250 early-stage international AI companies, highlighting the industry’s explosive growth and innovation. The exhibition floor served as a vibrant platform for emerging startups, featuring breakthrough technologies and solutions across multiple sectors.

For India, the event presented significant opportunities in artificial intelligence, particularly in Software as a Service (SaaS) and AI implementation. Industry leaders discussed India’s potential to leverage its vast technical talent pool and well-established IT infrastructure to become a global AI powerhouse.

With a burgeoning startup ecosystem and a strong foundation in software development, India is well-positioned to meet the rising demand for AI-powered solutions across industries. Twenty-five Indian companies are showcasing their AI research and products at the event.

The World AI Leaders stage hosted compelling discussions on AI regulation and industry integration, with experts forecasting a significant transformation in business operations. Predictions included the accelerated adoption of AI agents by 2025, where these agents are expected to automate processes and demonstrate sophisticated information-gathering and synthesis capabilities.

Some panelists envisioned the rapid emergence of a multi-agent ecosystem, where AI agents collaborate to achieve specific outcomes. Supporting this perspective, Gartner research suggests that by 2028, AI agents could be responsible for 15% of business decisions.