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Global AI Show Riyadh reveals powerhouse speaker lineup

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The Global AI Show Riyadh 2026 brings together the world's leading minds in artificial intelligence for two days of intensive exploration into AI's transformative potential. Taking place June 29-30, 2026, in Riyadh, this flagship event organised by VAP Group and powered by Times of AI will feature 100+ speakers from over 80 countries, establishing itself as the definitive platform for shaping AI's global trajectory.

Why Attend

This isn't just another AI conference—it's where policy meets practice and vision becomes reality. Whether you're a government official shaping national digital transformation strategies, a CTO implementing enterprise AI solutions, or a startup founder developing cutting-edge technology, you'll find your community here. The event expects 10,000+ attendees, 100+ exhibitors and sponsors, and 200+ global media partners, creating unparalleled networking opportunities across the AI ecosystem.

Key Themes and Focus Areas

The programme addresses AI's most pressing challenges and opportunities across five strategic pillars:

Sovereign AI and National Infrastructure: Learn how countries are building localised data ecosystems, establishing regulatory frameworks, and developing AI capabilities aligned with national priorities. This track explores the development of indigenous AI systems that respect cultural contexts and sovereign requirements.

Generative AI Applications: Deep dive into large language models, autonomous digital agents, and how generative AI is revolutionising content creation, software development, and digital service delivery across industries.

Cloud 3.0 and Next-Generation Data Centers: Discover how localised, scalable, and sustainable computing systems enable real-time AI applications. Sessions will cover the infrastructure backbone powering AI at scale.

Industry-Specific AI Deployment: Examine practical implementations across healthcare (predictive diagnostics), financial services (risk management), pharmaceuticals (drug discovery), energy (grid optimisation and predictive maintenance), and beyond.

Human-AI Collaboration: Explore how AI is transforming talent development, recruitment processes, and the future of human-machine collaboration in the workplace.

Speaker Lineup

The confirmed speakers represent the forefront of AI innovation and implemen

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