Global AI Show Riyadh - June 2026

⌖ Riyadh · Rafd Complex Building 4, Floor 1

Hosted by Sabtiah

Sabtiah is a weekly, hands-on AI builder circle in Riyadh, combining practical discussion with demos of real tools, agents and prototypes. Taking place on Saturday, 31 October 2026, from 2:00–4:00 PM AST, this in-person session meets at Rafd Complex, Building 4, Floor 1, Al Malqa. What to expect The two-hour working session follows a simple format: - Hour 1, Discussion: Explore what is happening in AI, what participants are learning and what current developments mean for people building locally. - Hour 2, Demos: Share a tool, AI agent, workflow, prototype or experiment. Projects can be polished or half-built, and bringing a problem you are stuck on also counts. Conversations may take place in Arabic, English or both, depending on who is in the room. Rather than a formal talk, Sabtiah offers a collaborative space to meet people tackling similar challenges, experiment together and launch work in front of fellow builders. The name reflects a local custom of naming gatherings after the day on which they meet: Sabt means Saturday. The circle has run weekly since July 2025 and is powered by Cycls. Find out more through the Sabtiah community site. Register for Sabtiah on Meetup

Sponsors: Cycls

⌖ Riyadh · Fairmont Riyadh

Hosted by ServiceNow

ServiceNow is bringing its AI Summit to Riyadh on November 4, 2026 — a complimentary, full-day discovery event designed to transform how organizations understand and implement AI. Hosted at the Fairmont Riyadh, this summit addresses a critical challenge: while everyone is talking about AI, most organizations still struggle to put it to work effectively. This event bridges that gap by showing attendees how to apply AI to real business problems and leave with actionable strategies they can implement immediately. What You'll Experience The summit is structured around four core components designed to provide both strategic vision and practical implementation guidance. The Keynote Session features ServiceNow leadership unveiling groundbreaking plans and revealing how AI is fundamentally changing the platform's capabilities. You'll gain insights directly applicable to shaping your organization's AI journey, regardless of where you are in the process. The Innovation Showcase demonstrates how ServiceNow integrates with any cloud, any data source, any workflow, and any industry vertical. This hands-on exploration helps you understand how to apply the platform to your organization's toughest challenges, with real-world examples and live demonstrations. Breakout Sessions throughout the day feature industry experts and ServiceNow partners sharing best practices, inspiring success stories, and tactical advice. These sessions are designed for different experience levels — whether you're just beginning your AI journey or looking to optimize existing implementations. The summit also emphasizes community networking, providing structured opportunities to exchange ideas, tackle implementation questions, and learn from the collective intelligence of the ServiceNow community. These conversations often prove as valuable as the formal sessions. The AI Control Tower Concept A central theme of the summit is ServiceNow's position as an "AI control tower" — a unified platform that brings together all your AI capabilities, data sources, and workflows across your entire business. Rather than managing disconnected AI tools and pilots, you'll learn how one platform can orchestrate enterprise-wide AI transformation. This approach addresses the common challenge of AI fragmentation that prevents organizations from scaling their initiatives effectively. Who Should Attend This event is designed for decision-makers

⌖ Riyadh · Fairmont Riyadh (Fairmont Hotel, Riyadh)

Hosted by IDC

A closed-door AI sovereignty roundtable for senior CIOs, CTOs and IT leaders, taking place at Fairmont Riyadh on 16 November 2026. Hosted by IDC and AMD in Riyadh, this executive dinner explores how Saudi organisations can retain control over their AI infrastructure while meeting performance, governance and regulatory requirements. The discussion is grounded in IDC research, regional deployment models and Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 ambitions. What to expect The evening combines two keynotes, a panel discussion and structured networking: - IDC keynote: Shahin Hashim, Associate Research Director (META), presents current data on sovereign AI infrastructure adoption in Saudi Arabia. - AMD keynote: Zaid Ghattas, General Manager – METAP, examines open, full-stack AI compute from silicon to software and the route to scale without proprietary lock-in. - Panel discussion: A practical look beyond data residency at what sovereignty requires from infrastructure and governance. - Dinner and networking: Conversation with fellow technology leaders follows the formal programme. Attendees will explore frameworks for evaluating open AI architectures, lessons from the HUMAIN sovereign AI model, and how to sequence infrastructure investment alongside Personal Data Protection Law and NCA requirements. Registration opens at 6:00pm, with sessions beginning at 6:30pm and dinner at 8:00pm. The venue is the Dammam Meeting Room, Mezzanine Floor, Fairmont Hotel Riyadh (map). Register for the IDC and AMD Dinner Roundtable

Sponsors: AMD

⌖ Riyadh · Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center (RICEC)

Hosted by Saudi Makes Future

Saudi Makes Future brings a major AI expo, summit and innovation festival to Riyadh from 14–16 December 2026, connecting technology leaders across regions. Hosted at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center (RICEC), this three-day event will bring the global artificial intelligence and digital innovation ecosystem to Riyadh. Born from the international WMF (We Make Future) event, Saudi Makes Future aims to create a technology bridge between Europe and the Middle East while supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 ambitions. What to expect Saudi Makes Future combines a large-scale exhibition with expert insights, startup showcases and business networking. The organisers expect more than 70,000 attendees from over 90 countries, alongside 300+ exhibitors, 100+ startup showcases and 100+ global speakers. Across the venue, attendees can explore emerging technologies, practical applications and investment opportunities spanning: - AI and advanced technologies - AI-driven startups, venture capital and open innovation - Robotics, sustainability and smart cities - FinTech, digital payments, blockchain and the digital economy - Cybersecurity, digital identity and digital trust - Creative technology, gaming, metaverse and MediaTech - EdTech, future skills and workforce transformation - Digital business, marketing and the future of work - Digital government and national services The programme is positioned around both strategic ideas and real-world innovation. International experts will share perspectives across AI, FinTech, robotics, smart cities and sustainability, while the exhibition gives technology companies and startups a platform to present new products and solutions. Who should attend? This is a broad industry festival rather than a narrowly focused technical workshop. It is designed for founders, investors, enterprise buyers, creators, technology professionals, government leaders and organisations exploring digital transformation. Startups can gain visibility and meet potential partners; investors and decision-makers can discover emerging companies; and practitioners can examine how AI is changing industries and public services.… Register for this event

⌖ New York

Hosted by Crescendo

Crescendo Live San Francisco 2026 brings together customer experience leaders for a full-day exploration of AI's real-world impact on CX operations. Taking place on May 21, 2026 (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST) in the heart of San Francisco's tech ecosystem, this operator-focused conference cuts through AI hype to showcase what's actually working in customer support, automation, and team design. What You'll Gain This isn't another vendor-heavy conference. Crescendo Live delivers practical insights from experienced CX operators who are successfully deploying AI in production environments. You'll get clear on the new CX standard — understanding how speed, consistency, and trust have fundamentally reset customer expectations and where many organizations quietly fall short. The event tackles critical questions facing CX leaders today: how to move AI from experimentation to execution without breaking customer trust, how to pair automation with human expertise for faster decisions, and how to build smarter teams that leverage AI while maintaining the judgment and empathy that define exceptional service. Speaker Lineup Hear from leaders at the forefront of AI-powered customer experience, including James Green (Chief Customer Officer, Squire), Hemant Taneja (CEO, General Catalyst), Morgan Donaldson (Chief Commercial Officer, CNTRL+), Jaqueline Andre (Sr. Director CS Production & Support, BentoBox), Chris Jocson (Chief Operating Officer, Good Eggs), and executives from TaskRabbit, POLYWOOD, and Crescendo itself. These practitioners share real stories, honest challenges, and proven strategies from teams facing the same operational pressures you navigate daily. Event Format The day blends main stage content with interactive breakout sessions and workshops. Morning sessions (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM) dive into foundational shifts in CX, followed by lunch and networking. Afternoon breakouts (1:30 – 2:30 PM) offer hands-on exploration of specific topics, with additional main stage content (2:30 – 4:30 PM) before an awards ceremony and cocktail reception that extends networking into the evening. Who Should Attend This conference is designed for CX leaders, customer support directors, automation strategists, and anyone responsible for delivering scalable, high-quality customer experiences. Whether you're evaluating AI tools, refining automation strategies, or redesigning team structures around AI capabilities, you'

⌖ São Paulo · Distrito Anhembi

AI Brasil Experience 2026 brings two days of practical artificial intelligence, immersive experiences and business networking to São Paulo on 28–29 October. Held at Distrito Anhembi in São Paulo, the conference is designed for people who want to move beyond AI hype and understand how the technology can create real value in business, careers and everyday life. It brings together leaders, companies, specialists, creators, startups and professionals who are actively navigating AI-driven change. What to expect The 2026 programme will combine main-stage content with demonstrations, practical learning and opportunities to meet others working across technology and business. Topics will explore the application of AI in: - Business strategy, leadership and innovation - Marketing, sales and productivity - Education and the future of work - Organisational transformation and competitiveness - Real-world markets and industries across Brazil Alongside talks and case studies, attendees can expect immersive environments created to help them test, experience and understand AI in practice. The event places particular emphasis on applicable knowledge, informed decisions and genuine use cases rather than abstract theory or whichever tool happens to be trending. Who should attend? AI Brasil Experience is aimed at entrepreneurs, executives, technology professionals, marketers, educators, innovation teams, creators and anyone seeking a clearer view of AI’s practical impact. It should also appeal to companies looking to build internal understanding and prepare teams for adoption. Networking is a central part of the format, connecting attendees with business owners, corporate leaders, specialists, startups and professionals undergoing their own AI transformation. The event describes itself not as a generic technology fair or a sequence of disconnected talks, but as a meeting point for content, community, business and transformation. The scale of the previous edition offers a sense of the wider experience: in 2025, the event reported more than 17,000 participants, 300 speakers, 180 talks, 100 exhibition stands and 60 startups. Previous stages have hosted figures from business, technology, education and public life, although those names do not represent confirmed speakers for 2026.… Register for this event