Abu Dhabi, UAE – Under the theme “The Impact of New Media and Artificial Intelligence on Families and Society.” The Third International Conference on Dialogue of Civilizations and Tolerance 2026 will begin on Wednesday in the capital, Abu Dhabi. With broad international participation, including officials, decision-makers, academics, and leaders of religious and media institutions from around the world.
The conference comes within the framework of the UAE’s support for paths of civilized dialogue and promoting the culture of dialogue and understanding between peoples.
The conference is hosted by the Emirates Researchers Center for Research and Studies and the Ibrahimi Family House, in partnership with Mohammed bin Zayed University for the Humanities as a knowledge partner. Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Office as a tourism partner.
consolidating the values of tolerance
The conference embodies the UAE’s vision of consolidating the values of coexistence and tolerance and promoting civilized dialogue. It aims to highlight the role of new media and artificial intelligence technologies in supporting family stability and building more aware, cohesive and sustainable societies.
The conference is scheduled to witness keynote speeches delivered by a number of Their Excellencies, dignitaries and international experts. In addition to specialized dialogue sessions and round tables discussing family and community issues. The role of new media and artificial intelligence in shaping community awareness and enhancing human communication.
Tolerance Awards
The conference includes announcing the winners of the Tolerance Personality Award for the year 2026, and the Tolerance Foundation Award. In recognition of outstanding contributions to spreading the values of dialogue and human understanding and promoting rapprochement between cultures and peoples.
The conference is expected to attract more than 4,500 participants representing more than 120 countries, reflecting its status as a global platform that brings together experts, decision-makers, academic and research institutions. To discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with media and artificial intelligence and their impact on families and society.
The conference will last for three days, and will include three main platforms: “Proud of the Emirates,” “Media and Artificial Intelligence,” and “Family and Society.” With the aim of producing practical insights and qualitative initiatives that contribute to enhancing understanding between cultures and supporting community development.
