The Abu Dhabi Artificial Intelligence Connect 2024 is the second edition of our global AI meeting hosted in Abu Dhabi, welcoming the world of AI, in particular and technology in general. ADAIC aims at federating the region and beyond, contribute to the AI revolution in the world, provide a solid platform for knowledge sharing, and raise opportunities for researchers, practitioners, and startups to advance the field from its multiple dimensions. ADAIC 2024 fosters cross-community scientific excellence and industry best practices, with an outlook on the field, by gathering experts from various disciplines and horizons. ADAIC 2024 will focus this year on the theme of General AI, or how to unlock challenges to reach General AI.