11-17 JANUARY 2026 Abu Dhabi, UAE

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11-17 JANUARY 2026 Abu Dhabi, UAE

11-17 JANUARY 2026 Abu Dhabi, UAE

Digital artists worldwide are invited to create original works that bring to life ADSW’s 2026 theme, The Nexus of Next: All Systems Go, which will connect the people and ideas driving global transformation.

Artists may also draw inspiration directly from any of ADSW’s guiding pillars and interpret them through their own visual language and digital craft:



Submit your digital art today!

Supported by

ADSW Strategic Priorities

Resilient and Sustainable Economies

Building economies that last. Economic models must evolve to embed resilience, circularity, and equity. The focus is on transforming how industries grow, adapt, and align with climate goals, ensuring sustainable progress through innovation, trade, and inclusive policymaking.

Future Energy Systems

Powering the next era of global progress. The global energy architecture is shifting toward systems that are clean, connected, and secure. Priorities include accelerating infrastructure development, expanding regional interconnectivity, and ensuring universal access for a just and inclusive transition.

Technology for Transformation

Innovating for systemic change. Breakthrough technologies offer powerful solutions to sustainability challenges. Emphasis is placed on cross-sector collaboration, entrepreneurship, and scaling innovations that create real-world impact.

Financing for Scale

Turning ambition into action. Sustainable transformation depends on mobilizing capital where it matters most. Key areas include securing funding for climate adaptation, nature-based solutions, and inclusive growth, particularly in emerging markets and high-potential ventures.

Inclusive Transitions

Putting people at the center of sustainability. A truly sustainable future must be shaped by diverse voices and lived experiences. Ensuring equity, justice, and representation in policy and system design is essential, amplifying the leadership of youth, women, indigenous communities, and vulnerable populations.

  • What we’re looking for

    Clarity of idea: A strong, pillar-aligned concept tied to the 2026 theme.

    Craft and originality: Excellent composition, storytelling, and responsible use of tools

    Impact: A piece that makes complex systems feel human, actionable, and hopeful

    Inclusion: Respectful representation, no stereotypes, accessibility considered (e.g., captions for motion pieces)

  • Submission essentials

    Statement (150–250 words): How your work engages the 2026 theme or ADSW guiding pillar(s)

    Specs:

    Static: min. 3000 px on the longest side; RGB; PNG/JPG.

    Motion: up to 60s; 1080×1080, 1920×1080, or 1080×1920; MP4 (H.264)

    Interactive/Web: provide a hosted URL + a 30–60s screen-capture video.

    Credits and tools: List software, datasets, collaborators; confirm original rights.

    Submit your digital art today!

  • Awards

    The winner and two finalists will be recognized at the ADSW Summit on January 13, 2026 in Abu Dhabi, with airfare and accommodations provided.

Our Judging Panel

We’ve invited experienced artists and cultural professionals from across the region to review entries.

Maya Allison

Director of the Art Gallery at NYU

Anna Magritskaya

Managing Director Theater of Digital Art

Dyala Nusseibeh

Director Abu Dhabi Art

Diaa Allam

Calligraphy Artist

Sultan Al Ramahi

Artist

Khawla Abou Saleh

Visual Artist, Creative Director