Global Autism Platform
A year-round platform of autism activities, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Advancing Autism Care Through "AI and Innovation"
The conference is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Zayed Authority for People of Determination, with wide international participation from experts, specialists and decision-makers.
His vision emphasizes the critical role of innovation and artificial intelligence in enhancing services tailored for individuals with autism.
Hosting the 1st Global Autism Summit and the V International Autism Conference 2027 embodies the UAE’s commitment to caring for all segments of society, especially people of determination, by promoting global cooperation, sharing knowledge, and exploring innovative ways to improve care and inclusion for children and adults with autism worldwide.
Organizers
Global
Autism
Platform
a year-round platform of autism activities, Abu Dhabi, UAE
1st Global Autism Summit
Three days of education, training and exhibition at the Abu Dhabi Energy Centre, plus community activities across the city (museums, schools, universities, art and concerts), with the V International Autism Conference on 27–30 April.
5th International Autism Conference
In direct continuity with four prior editions · flagship panels and outcomes across all six pillars · closes the annual cycle each year.
Connect, Innovate, and
Build Solutions for Autism
7 days combined, held every year on top of the year-round Platform
Healthcare Excellence
Diagnostic tools, biomarker research, innovative therapies and precision-medicine approaches across the lifespan
Education Reimagined
Inclusive classroom design, technology-enhanced learning and teacher training programs
Community Integration
Family support and advocacy, social inclusion, peer networks and cultural competency
Scientific Research
Genetics, neuroimaging, brain connectivity, environmental factors and early-intervention research
Innovation & AI
AI-driven diagnostics, digital therapeutics, mobile health, VR therapy and assistive communication technologies
Workspace
Inclusive workplace design, employment pathways and corporate neurodiversity training
SMILE Initiative
The 1st Global Autism Summit –
Building an Inclusive Ecosystem
The 1st Global Autism Summit is more than a conference — it is the flagship of a global ecosystem where governments, industries, researchers, associations, and families come together to co-create concrete solutions for autism inclusion. Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Khaled Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, it builds on four editions of the International Autism Conference Abu Dhabi (2023–2026), which grew from 700 to 6,000 participants and closed 2026 with a six-pillar strategy spanning Healthcare, Education, Research, Community Integration, AI & Innovation, and Inclusive Workplaces. The ecosystem runs year-round through the permanent Global Autism Platform in Abu Dhabi, and culminates each April in a seven-day flagship — the Summit (24–30 April 2027) and the 5th International Autism Conference (27–30 April 2027), both at the Abu Dhabi Energy Center — positioning itself as the leading global platform for collaboration and innovation. Our mission is clear: to unite all stakeholders and build a society where inclusion is not an option, but a standard.
Together for an
Inclusive Future
The Global Autism Platform is a global crossroads where leaders, innovators, and communities unite to create lasting solutions across health, education, technology, and employment. Together, we make inclusion the foundation of society.
HEALTH
INCLUSION
CARE
INNOVATION
EMPOWERMENT
Where Innovation Meets Inclusion
