4th Government CX Summit 2026

Digital, Intelligent & Citizen-Centric Governance — Redefining Public Service Experience for the Next Decade

21 October 2026 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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About the 4th Government
CX Summit 2026

Building on the continued success of its previous editions, the 4th Government CX Summit Abu Dhabi will convene senior government leaders, CX strategists, digital transformation experts, and technology innovators to explore the next evolution of citizen-centric public services. As governments move beyond digitization toward intelligent experience orchestration, the summit will focus on how AI, data, automation, and design thinking are shaping seamless, trusted, and inclusive government experiences. The summit will serve as a strategic knowledge-sharing and networking platform, fostering collaboration between public and private sector stakeholders driving CX excellence across the UAE.

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Decision makers from UAE Government and Semi-government Entities

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Event Features

1-Day International Summit

CX Solutions Demo

1-Day Exhibition

Key Themes for 2026

Intelligent & AI-Driven Government CX

Data, Personalization & Predictive Analytics

Omnichannel & Unified Citizen Experience

Trust, Transparency & Ethical AI

Human-Centered Service Design & Design Thinking

Measuring CX Impact & Service Excellence

Esteemed 2026 Speakers

H.E. Fatema AlMutawa

Executive Director (Acting)
Strategic Affairs Sector

Department of Municipalities
and Transport Abu Dhabi

Eman Ibrahim Albalooshi

Director of CX & Support Services

Ministry of Climate Change and Environment

Eng. Mozah Mohamed Alnuaimi

Chief AI Officer

Ministry of Energy and
Infrastructure (MOEI), UAE

Jasem Mohamed Al Hammadi

Section Head – Customer
Relationship (Customer
Happiness Office)

Environment Agency,
Abu Dhabi

Nabil Arnous

Chief Commercial Officer

Innovation City –
Government of RAK

Ahmad Al-Hunaiti

Associate Director –
Customer Experience

DMCC

Ammar Ahmed

Group Strategy and
Commercial Director

SEHA

Girish Sehgal

Chief of Patient Experience

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City

Ali Alkhazali

Director of Customer Experience & Business Excellence

AD Ports Group

Lu Jue

Director of Visitor Experience

Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi

Summit Agenda

October 21, 2026 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

08:30

REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE

09:00

OPENING REMARKS BY CONFERENCE CHAIRPERSON

09:10

PANEL DISCUSSION — EXPLORING CITIZEN-CENTRIC SERVICE DESIGN, TRUST, AND SERVICE EXCELLENCE
  • Transitioning from service delivery to citizen-centric experience models
  • The role of digital trust, transparency, and accessibility in government CX
  • Aligning national digital transformation strategies with citizen expectations

09:45

TECHNOLOGY SESSION 1 — LEVERAGING AI & AUTOMATION TO ENHANCE CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT
  • Using AI-driven chatbots and virtual assistants to improve response times
  • Automating service workflows to reduce friction and operational costs
  • Ensuring ethical AI adoption and fairness in public sector interactions

10:00

TECHNOLOGY SESSION 2 — DATA-DRIVEN DECISION MAKING FOR PROACTIVE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
  • Harnessing citizen data to anticipate needs and improve service outcomes
  • Integrating data across agencies for unified CX insights
  • Balancing data utilisation with privacy and regulatory compliance

10:15

PANEL DISCUSSION 2 — BUILDING SEAMLESS OMNICHANNEL EXPERIENCES ACROSS GOVERNMENT ENTITIES
  • Breaking silos to deliver consistent experiences across digital and physical channels
  • Integrating legacy systems with modern CX platforms
  • Enhancing service continuity across ministries and government touchpoints

10:50

INDUSTRY CASE STUDY — TRANSFORMING CITIZEN SERVICES THROUGH DIGITAL INNOVATION
  • Key challenges faced during large-scale CX transformation initiatives
  • Technology adoption strategies that delivered measurable citizen impact
  • Lessons learned and best practices for sustainable implementation

11:05

TECHNOLOGY SESSION 3 — CLOUD-ENABLED PLATFORMS FOR SCALABLE GOVERNMENT CX
  • Leveraging cloud infrastructure to support agile service delivery
  • Enhancing scalability and resilience of government CX systems
  • Ensuring compliance with national data sovereignty requirements

11:30

NETWORKING & COFFEE BREAK

12:00

PANEL DISCUSSION 3 — MEASURING CX SUCCESS: KPIS, INSIGHTS & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
  • Defining meaningful CX metrics beyond satisfaction scores
  • Using real-time analytics to drive service enhancements
  • Embedding feedback loops into government service frameworks

12:35

TECHNOLOGY SESSION 4 — CYBERSECURITY & DATA PRIVACY AS ENABLERS OF TRUSTED CX
  • Strengthening citizen trust through secure digital service environments
  • Managing cyber risks across interconnected government platforms
  • Aligning CX initiatives with national cybersecurity policies

12:50

INDUSTRY PRESENTATION — BEST PRACTICES IN IMPLEMENTING CX TRANSFORMATION ACROSS PUBLIC SECTOR
  • Change management and workforce readiness for CX-led transformation
  • Scaling pilot projects into enterprise-wide government initiatives
  • Partnering with technology providers to accelerate CX maturity

13:05

PANEL DISCUSSION 4 — THE FUTURE OF GOVERNMENT CX: INNOVATION, INCLUSION & SUSTAINABILITY
  • Designing inclusive services for diverse citizen and resident groups
  • Embedding sustainability principles into digital government services
  • Preparing government organisations for the next generation of CX innovation

13:40

CLOSING REMARKS & SUMMIT CONCLUSION

Who Will Attend

Senior leaders and decision-makers from UAE government and
semi-government entities, including:
  • Directors General & Executive Directors
  • Heads of Customer Experience & Service Excellence
  • Digital Transformation & Innovation Leaders
  • CIOs, CTOs & IT Directors
  • CX, AI, Data & Digital Strategy Specialists

Who Should Sponsor

Solution providers specializing in:

  • CX Platforms & Omnichannel Solutions
  • AI, Automation & Intelligent Chatbots
  • Data Analytics & Voice of the Customer (VoC)
  • Cloud, Digital Identity & Smart Government Platforms
  • CRM, Contact Center & Citizen Engagement Technologies

Why Get Involved

Position Your Brand as a Trusted Government CX Partner

Engage Directly with Senior
Decision-makers

Generate High-quality Government Leads

Gain Insight Into Upcoming CX and Digital Initiatives

Strengthen Visibility Within the UAE Public Sector Ecosystem

Facts and Figures for 2026

95% of government services in the UAE are now available digitally, with over 50% of transactions completed online or via mobile apps. This huge shift underscores a broad digital adoption that highlights citizen demand for efficient digital experiences — making CX a strategic priority.

More than 80% of citizens report satisfaction with digital government services, reflecting strong public confidence and setting a high benchmark — but also raising expectations for continuous improvement and personalised experiences.

The UAE Ministry of Finance scored 96.57% in the Customer Happiness Index in the first half of 2025, with 97.30% of customer requests resolved on the first call — shining examples of government excellence in CX that can be showcased at the summit.

Platforms like UAE Pass now power access to 15,000+ services and have been used in billions of transactions, with the ecosystem handling over 2.6 billion digital transactions and ~600 million logins, showing both scale and critical importance of seamless government CX.

2025 Highlights

The 3rd Government CX Summit held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates brought together 400+ key stakeholders from government agencies, private enterprises, and academia to discuss the future of customer experience in the public sector.

3rd Government CX Summit

Venue

The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal

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