Taking place over three days and building on the platform established by Art Dubai Digital, the Digital Summit at Art Dubai brings together international and local industry leaders to explore the progress of Digital Art. 

The second edition of the Digital Summit will  explore the theme ‘After the Technological Sublime’. Under the direction of Art Dubai Digital 2025 curator Gonzalo Herrero Delicado, the summit offers a unique opportunity to discuss and debate how art and technology are addressing critical environmental, social, cultural, and political challenges.

‘The Technological Sublime’ refers to the awe and wonder we experience when encountering monumental technological innovations. It expands the traditional notion of the sublime — once used to express amazement and fear toward vast natural forces — to human-made creations. From the internet to artificial intelligence and quantum computing, technological advancements inspire admiration for human achievement, yet they also provoke anxiety, as these systems may surpass our control and divert attention from pressing environmental, social, cultural and political issues.

The programme features public talks, lectures, and breakout sessions, with contributions from museum directors, curators, artists, and experts shaping the global digital art landscape. The summit programme will address questions around ecological activism in media art; bias in artificial intelligence; and a focus on the future of museums in the digital age.

The Digital Summit is held in strategic partnership with Dubai Culture.