Designed to crown the world's greatest prompt engineer on the biggest stage in AI. Part of Dubai AI Week 2026, with judges sourced from OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, NVIDIA, IBM, and Alibaba Cloud (TBC).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Dubai AI Grandmaster?
The Dubai AI Grandmaster is the third edition of the Global Prompt
Engineering Championship (GPEC). It's a live, high-pressure competition designed to identify
the single best prompt engineer in the world. The winner is crowned the Dubai AI Grandmaster
and takes home AED 1,000,000 (approximately USD 272,000).
When and where does it take place?
The competition takes place on 6 April 2026 at
Emirates Towers, Dubai, as part of Dubai AI Week 2026 (6–9 April). The
awards ceremony is held separately on 7 April 2026.
Who can apply?
The competition features 20 participants split into two groups:
10 Legends (established AI creators and influencers, curated through direct
outreach) and 10 Rising Stars (sourced through open applications like this
form). If you're an emerging talent with strong AI skills, this is your path in.
What does the competition format look like?
Final details will be shared closer to the day, but expect a live,
elimination-style bracket format with escalating challenges. One competitor will walk away
with the prestigious title of AI Grandmaster — and AED 1,000,000.
What are the prizes?
The first-place winner receives AED 1,000,000
(approximately USD 272,000). There are additional monetary prizes for second and third place
(amounts to be confirmed).
What are you looking for in applicants?
We evaluate applicants on: strong ability to apply AI across different
output types, confidence performing under time constraints and live conditions, creativity
and originality in execution, clear strategic thinking and structured problem solving, and
the ability to clearly explain your approach and decisions.
Do I need to be in Dubai already?
No. We cover flights and accommodation for selected competitors, so you
can focus on what matters. Just let us know your availability for April 6–7 in Dubai on the
application form. The competition is live and in-person only, so you will
need to be there on the day.
What is Dubai AI Week?
Dubai AI Week 2026 (6–9 April) is one of the largest AI gatherings in
the region. It includes the AI Retreat (invite-only forum with 100+ global leaders), AI
Assembly (keynotes, workshops, and hackathons), Dubai AI Festival (public trade show), TED @
Dubai AI Week, and AI Week in Schools. As a competitor, you'll be landing in the middle of
all of this.
Who are the judges?
We are currently in discussions with leading AI organizations
including Microsoft, Alibaba Cloud, NVIDIA, Google (Gemini), Google Cloud, OpenAI, and IBM.
All judges are TBC and final confirmations will be announced closer to the event.
When will I hear back about my application?
All 20 competitors will be confirmed by the end of March. If you're
selected, we'll reach out directly via WhatsApp or email to get everything sorted.