AI Horizons: Middle East & North Africa Roundtable

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Monday, June 15, 2026

This program will focus on the state of AI-driven growth across the Middle East and North Africa.

A key aspect of this discussion will be exploring the areas of opportunity in the field of AI, the challenges faced by its innovators and founders, and the ways in which public and private stakeholders—both within MENA and beyond—can collaborate to address these barriers. This program will bring together a diverse range of voices from across the region and diaspora, representing entrepreneurship, technology, academia, government, diplomacy, and subject-matter expertise.

About Meridian Center for Technology, Innovation, and Space

The Meridian Center for Technology, Innovation, and Space connects leaders from government, business, and civil society to navigate the diplomacy of emerging technologies. From AI and cybersecurity to energy and space cooperation, Meridian fosters international frameworks, builds strategic alliances, and protects U.S. interests in the most consequential arenas of global competition.

In today’s fast-evolving innovation landscape, diplomacy must evolve too. The Meridian Center for Technology, Innovation, and Space offers a neutral, trusted platform where experts shape responsible policies, anticipate geopolitical risks, and lead with transparency, agility, and shared values.