About this event
Global AI Show 2026 in Riyadh (June 29–30, 2026) will unite global leaders, researchers, and industry players to explore AI breakthroughs, ethics, and real-world applications. Organized by VAP Group and powered by the Times of AI, the event promises a deep dive into how artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation are reshaping sectors from healthcare to finance and education. Attendees can expect a blend of keynote speeches, expert panels, and hands-on workshops designed to translate cutting-edge AI research into practical, scalable solutions.
The press release highlights a lineup that includes distinguished voices such as government and technology leaders who have shaped AI discourse in the past. It references Nate Glubish, Minister of Technology and Innovation (Canada), Pujya Brahmavihari Swami, Shafi Ahmed (CEO of Medical Realities), John Nosta (founder of NOSTALAB), Janet Adams (SingularityNET/ASI), and Jeanie Fang (Director of Data & AI at Crunchbase) as part of the evolving GAIS ecosystem. Expect keynote addresses from AI pioneers and panel discussions on responsible AI, governance, and the ethical implications of deploying advanced machine intelligence.
GAIS 2026 aims to illuminate real-world use cases and lessons learned across industries—ranging from healthcare (diagnostics, AI-assisted surgery, predictive medicine) to finance, education, and logistics. The event will explore the rise of AGI, smart collaboration between humans and machines, and the frameworks driving this new era. Riyadh’s role as an innovation hub will be showcased through sessions on Saudi Arabia’s AI Revolution and the growing ecosystem supporting AI adoption at scale. Attendees should anticipate insights into risk mitigation, governance, and the opportunities that AI unlocks for startups, enterprises, and policy-making alike.
Why attend? If you’re a technology leader, developer, researcher, or policymaker seeking practical AI applications, strategic partnerships, and a clearer path to responsible AI deployment, GAIS 2026 offers a curated program of talks, case studies, and hands-on experiences. The event promises networking opportunities with peers and potential collaborators, along with a clearer sense of AI’s trajectory in regional and global contexts. Registration details and ongoing updates are available on the event page: https://www.fxstreet.com/press-releases/riyadh-to-host-global-ai-show-2026-where-minds-and-machines-meet-202602250700

