About this event
Global AI Show Riyadh 2026 invites AI leaders, startups, enterprises, policymakers and investors to explore the next decade of artificial intelligence. With the theme AI 2030: Accelerating Intelligent Futures, this in-person exhibition and conference is designed to showcase cutting-edge AI technologies, governance frameworks, and real-world applications shaping industries from healthcare and finance to energy and manufacturing. The event promises a high-intensity program across keynote talks, panels, demonstrations, and large-scale networking aimed at catalyzing collaboration and investment in the Middle East and beyond.
Event specifics:
- Date: Monday, June 29, 2026 to Tuesday, June 30, 2026 (GMT+3)
- Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Format: In-person AI exhibition, conference sessions, live demos, and extensive networking zones
- Attendees: 10,000+ expected; 100+ speakers; 100+ global sponsors; 200+ media partners
- Organisers: VAP Group, powered by Times of AI
What you’ll experience:
- Broad program spanning enterprise AI strategy, ethical governance, and practical deployments across multiple industries
- Insightful talks from AI pioneers, futurists, and decision-makers on how AI technologies will redefine work and society through 2030 and beyond
- Live product demonstrations and showcases of AI platforms, tools, and solutions from a global ecosystem of vendors and partners
- Exclusive networking opportunities with pre-bookable meetings and AI-powered matchmaking to accelerate collaboration, partnerships, and investment
- A focus on responsible AI, governance, privacy, and risk management to help attendees navigate regulatory and ethical considerations as AI becomes more embedded in daily operations
Who should attend:
- C-level executives, product leaders, data scientists, and AI engineers looking for strategic direction and practical insights
- Startups and scale-ups seeking partnerships, customers, or funding
- Policymakers, industry associations, and media covering the AI and tech landscape
- Investors exploring AI-focused opportunities and market potential in the region and globally
Format and sessions:
- Keynotes and plenaries featuring industry visionaries
- Thematic tracks on AI applications, automation, and responsible AI
- Live demos and pavilion showcases with hands-on opportunities to evaluate solutions
- Dedicated networking zones and pre-arranged meetings to maximize meaningful connections
Registration and further information:
- Ticket

