NEXTGEN AI Summit Riyadh 2026

NEXTGEN AI Summit Riyadh 2026 Date: 12 August 2026 Venue: voco Riyadh, Saudi Arabia ## About the Summit The NextGen AI Summit Riyadh 2026 is a high-impact, one-day event that brings together leading voices in AI, machine learning, and emerging tech. Organised by Inc. Arabia Events, the summit is built for innovators, business leaders, and policymakers who want to explore AI’s industry-wide impact and its role in driving Saudi Vision 2030. ## What to Expect - Keynotes, expert panels, and live tech demos covering generative AI, automation, smart governance, data ethics, and the future of work. - Real-world AI applications across critical sectors: finance, healthcare, education, energy, manufacturing, retail, transportation, and more. - Networking with AI trailblazers from across the GCC (KSA, UAE, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait). ## Who Should Attend This summit is designed for C‑level executives and directors including: - CEO / COO / CFO - Chief Technology / Digital / AI / Data / Information Security Officers - Digital Transformation, Innovation, and CX leaders - Government and public sector heads ## Featured Speakers (partial list) - Hamdan Alshammari – Digital Enablement Director, Seha Virtual Hospital, Ministry of Health (KSA) - Ahmed T Alawami – Head of AI & Digital Transformation, Saudi Electricity Company - Alaa Alkahtani – CISO & Global Ambassador (Responsible AI Governance Network) - Sameer Joshi – Director Digitalization, NADEC Foods - Nora Abdulrahman Albabtain – Head of Cybersecurity and AI, TVTC - Guil Rodrigues – Head of Digital Experiences & Platforms, Public Investment Fund (PIF) Full speaker lineup available on the event page. ## Sponsors & Partners - Design & Innovation Partner: (unnamed partner, logo shown) - Agentic CX Partner: Lucidya Interested in sponsoring? Apply here. ## Why Riyadh? Saudi Arabia is rapidly emerging as a regional AI hub, driven by Vision 2030 investments in smart cities like NEOM, national AI strategies, and digital infrastructure. The summit sits at the heart of this transformation. ## Register Now Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with AI pioneers and shape the future of technology and business in the Middle East. ➡️ **[Register as an