ForsaTEK 2025, Emirates Group’s premier innovation forum, has expanded its reach to foster collaboration across all divisions and accelerate high-impact pilot projects centered on artificial intelligence, robotics, and the Internet of Things. Officially inaugurated by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum and UAE Minister of Education Sarah Al Amiri, the event showcased over 40 technologies, ranging from autonomous security robots and drone-enabled cargo operations to augmented reality maintenance tools and inclusive aircraft cabin designs. The forum positioned Emirates Group at the frontlines of digital transformation in aviation, emphasizing partnership with start-ups, integration of emerging talent, and the scaling of solutions for enterprise adoption.
The exhibition mapped the entire spectrum of the innovation pipeline, featuring mature advancements such as Transguard and Emirates Group Security’s autonomous urban safety robots, dnata Cargo’s drone-based inventory validation, 3D printing for aircraft parts, and resource-optimization systems powered by artificial intelligence. Innovative accessibility solutions included Glidance’s self-navigating mobility aids, JeffCAN’s immersive chair for neurodiverse travelers, and Airbus’s cabin prototype with accessibility features. Maintenance breakthroughs were represented by platforms for artificial intelligence-driven part identification, Apple Vision Pro-enabled augmented reality inspections, and drone-assisted exterior checks.
ForsaTEK’s Pitch Zone hosted 13 start-ups seeking investment and guidance, while interactive Experience Zones and keynotes from leading thinkers in artificial intelligence, education, and robotics reinforced the forum’s role as a crucible for industry innovation. Notably, Her Excellency Sarah Al Amiri highlighted the UAE’s integration of artificial intelligence in education, preparing students for future tech leadership. The event also marked the launch of Afkar, an internal digital platform for employee-sourced innovation, with the winning project set to automate visa checks and streamline the customer journey, underscoring the company’s culture of continuous improvement.
