About Intelligent Future UAE
2A International Competition & Conference 2026
Applied Generative AI in Architecture, Art & Design
April 3rd, 2026 | American University in Dubai
Redefining Architectural Thinking Through Artificial Intelligence
“INTELLIGENT FUTURE UAE” is an international competition and conference exploring the transformative power of Generative AI in Architecture, Art, and Design.
Organized by 2A Magazine in collaboration with the American University in Dubai, this initiative creates a global platform for architects, designers, developers, and innovators to present visionary projects that merge human creativity with computational intelligence.
Call for Architects, Designers & Developers
- Are you shaping the future of the built environment?
- Are you integrating AI into your creative or development process?
INTELLIGENT FUTURE UAE welcomes:
Architects & Urban Designers, Interior & Landscape Designers, Property Developers & Real Estate Professionals, Design & Construction Firms, AI Researchers & Computational Designers, Interdisciplinary Studios & University Students.
This showcases built or conceptual projects demonstrating how Architecture, Art, Design & AI can redefine spatial intelligence, authorship, sustainability, and urban futures.
Introduction
The “Intelligent Future UAE, Redefining Architectural Thinking Through Artificial Intelligence” initiative represents a unique movement bringing together architecture, art, design, and AI within a forward-looking professional platform.
This annual competition invites architects, interior designers, urban designers, and project developers to submit innovative built and conceptual works developed through AI-driven approaches.
The official ceremony will be held at AUD, creating a supportive environment for collaboration, responsible innovation, and human-centered practice based on global principles and values aimed at improving quality of life worldwide.
Ahmad Zohadi
Founder, Director & Editor of 2A Magazine and UNESCO Club of Architecture & Art
Head of the Organizing Committee
Vision
The vision of INTELLIGENT FUTURE UAE is to position the UAE as a regional and global hub at the intersection of creativity and artificial intelligence.
- Responsible and ethical AI integration
- Human-centered innovation
- Sustainable and climate-responsive design
- Collaboration between academia and professional practice
- Intellectual exchange across cultures and disciplines
AI is no longer just a tool — it is a creative partner reshaping how we design, imagine, and construct our environments.
Why Participate?
- Present your work on an international academic and professional platform
- Gain recognition among industry leaders and decision-makers
- Exhibit your project publicly at AUD
- Be featured in future publications and events
- Connect with architects, developers, academics, and innovators
Selected projects will be published in the upcoming edition of 2A Magazine and showcased during the Conference & Award Ceremony.
What to Submit
Participants may submit:
- Completed built projects
- Ongoing developments
- Conceptual proposals
- AI-driven design explorations
Submission must include:
- Visual materials (renderings, drawings, diagrams, plans)
- A clear project narrative (~250 words) explaining the integration of Generative AI
- Presentation via required panel format
Competition Criteria
- AI Integration & Design Intelligence
- Originality & Creative Innovation
- Conceptual Clarity & Critical Thinking
- Technological Advancement
- Sustainability & Social Responsibility
- Urban & Human Impact
- Visual & Experiential Quality
The jury will assess both intellectual depth and practical feasibility.
Jury Panel
The competition is evaluated by distinguished academics and researchers from the American University in Dubai:
- Prof. Imad Hanna – Associate Professor of Interior Design
- Dr. Poupak Parvaresh – Assistant Professor
- Dr. Georges Kachaamy – Director, Center for Research, Innovation & Design
- Dr. Hadeel El Naggar – Assistant Professor of Interior Design
Their expertise spans AI-driven methodologies, intelligent environments, futurist architecture, spatial research, sustainability, and climate-responsive design.
Key Dates
- Submission Opens: February 20, 2026
- Submission Deadline: February 28, 2026
- Competition Ceremony & Conference: April 3, 2026
- Time: 16:00 – 19:30
- Venue: American University in Dubai
Submission Format
- One panel (2m x 1m)
- Clear visual presentation with concise explanatory text
- Selected panels will be printed and exhibited publicly at AUD from April 2–4, 2026
Registration Fees
- Individual: 750 AED
- Development Company / Real Estate: 3,500 AED
- Students: 590 AED
- AUD Students: Free registration (Host Institution)
Organizer Services
- Professional panel printing
- Public exhibition for three days at AUD
- Complimentary passes to the Conference & Awards Ceremony
- Media and digital exposure across professional platforms
Join the Movement
INTELLIGENT FUTURE UAE is more than a competition. It is a movement redefining how Architecture, Art, Design & AI collaborate to shape intelligent, sustainable, and human-centered futures.
🌐 Submit via: www.2art.center
📧 Email: info@2art.center
📱 Phone: +971 50 2935206
Be part of the intelligent future.