In 2024, the Global Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things (GCAIoT) continued to expand its global impact, solidifying its role as a premier platform for innovation, dialogue, and collaboration. Hosted at the University of Dubai under the theme “Next-Gen Intelligence: Exploring Augmented AI and IoT Innovations,” the conference spotlighted cutting-edge advancements at the intersection of artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things. The event brought together experts from academia, industry, and government through keynote speeches, panel discussions, research paper presentations, technical workshops, and interactive tutorials—promoting meaningful exchange and forward-thinking strategies for next-generation technologies.

• Date: November 19 – 20 – 21, 2024
• Location: University of Dubai, Dubai, UAE
• Theme: Next-Gen Intelligence: Exploring Augmented AI and IoT Innovations

In 2023, the Global Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things (GCAIoT) further cemented its status as a leading international platform, marking a pivotal year as it aligned with COP28. Held under the theme “AI and IoT Technologies Towards a Sustainable Future,” the conference intensified its focus on the intersection of AI, IoT, and sustainability. The program featured keynote speeches, panel discussions, research paper presentations, technical workshops, and hands-on tutorials. A notable highlight was the launch of the AIoT Excellence Award, which attracted 80 submissions. From these, 10 finalist teams were selected to compete during the conference, culminating in the recognition of three outstanding solutions—representing the industry, government, and academia tracks—based on their technical innovation and the quality of their presentations, as evaluated by the award committee.

• Date: December 10 – 11 – 12, 2023
• Location: Holiday Inn Dubai Festival City, Dubai, UAE
• Theme: AI and IoT Technologies towards a Sustainable Future

In 2022, the Global Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things (GCAIoT) solidified its position as a premier international platform, marking a transformative year in its evolution. Under the theme “Frontiers Beyond Digital Transformation,” the conference deepened its focus on the growing convergence of AI and IoT technologies. Embracing the Triple Helix model of collaboration between academia, industry, and government, GCAIoT 2022 introduced several strategic enhancements. Notably, it launched a dedicated Blockchain Summit and expanded its 5G discussions into the newly rebranded IEEE 5G/6G Summit, reflecting the rapid technological advancements in connectivity. The conference also enriched its program with the Women in Tech Summit , the Industry Summit, specialized technical sessions and workshops, and the dynamic Triple Helix Exhibition, promoting cross-sector innovation and dialogue, an initial mission of GCAIoT.

• Date: December 18 – 21, 2022
• Location: Alamein International University (AIU), New Alamein City, Egypt
• Theme: Frontiers Beyond Digital Transformation

In 2021, the Global Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things (GCAIoT) continued to build on its strong foundation, marking a pivotal year as it deepened its focus on the expanding role of AI alongside IoT. Held under the theme “Societal Impacts of Digital Disruption,” the conference broadened its scope with multiple impactful components that brought together academia, industry, and government under the Triple Helix model. Key highlights included the Triple Helix Exhibition, the Women in Tech track, the 5G Summit, and the Africa IoT & AI Challenge. The introduction of the Women in Tech track further demonstrated the conference’s dedication to empowering women in technology and fostering greater diversity and inclusion in the innovation ecosystem.

• Date: December 12 – 16, 2021
• Location: Expo 2020, UAE
• Theme: Societal Impacts of Digital Disruption

In 2020, the conference evolved into the Global Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things (GCAIoT), marking a pivotal shift to embrace the expanding role of AI alongside IoT. Held under the theme “Digital Transformation & Beyond,” the event reflected the region’s commitment to driving smart innovation in every sector. That year, the conference introduced five specialized tracks: Technical Sessions, Industry Summit, Triple Helix Exhibition, Women in Tech, 5G Summit, Arab IoT & AI Challenge. The addition of the Women in Tech track further highlighted the conference’s dedication to empowering female talent and promoting diversity in the technology and innovation landscape.

• Date: December 12 – 15, 2020
• Location: Jumeirah Emirates Tower, UAE (Virtual due to COVID-19)
• Theme: Digital Transformation and Beyond

In its third edition in 2019, the Global Conference on Internet of Things continued to build on its momentum, attracting an increasing number of professionals from government, industry, and academia, and strengthening its reputation as a premier platform for IoT innovation. Maintaining its commitment to academic excellence, the conference featured peer-reviewed technical papers published and indexed in IEEE Xplore, reinforcing its role as a trusted venue for impactful research and collaboration.

• Date: December 4 – 7, 2019
• Location: Jumeirah Emirates Tower, UAE
• Theme: Shaping the Future of IoT and Smart Sustainable Cities

In its second edition in 2018, the conference continued under the name of ‘Global Conference on Internet of Things’, attracting a growing number of professionals and expanding its impact. That year also marked a significant milestone with the introduction of peer-reviewed technical academic papers, which were published and indexed in IEEE Xplore — further enhancing the conference’s academic credibility and reach.

• Date: December 5 – 7, 2018
• Location: Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Egypt
• Theme: Smart Sustainable Cities

The conference was launched in 2017 under the name “Global Conference on Internet of Things”.
Since then, the GCAIoT has established itself as a pioneering platform, uniquely embracing the triple helix model of innovation and highlighting the latest trends and advancements in technology.

• Date: December 14 – 17, 2017
• Location: Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Egypt
• Theme: Towards a More Connected World!