Sabtiah — Riyadh's AI Circle

⌖ Riyadh

Hosted by King Salman Center for Disability Research

The AI Hackathon for People with Disabilities culminates in Riyadh on 11–13 October 2026, advancing practical AI-powered assistive technologies. Organised by the King Salman Center for Disability Research as part of the 7th International Conference on Disability and Rehabilitation, this multi-stage programme challenges participants to create smart, sustainable solutions that improve accessibility, independence and quality of life for people with disabilities. It also coincides with Saudi Arabia’s designation of 2026 as the Year of Artificial Intelligence. Four challenge tracks Teams will develop projects across four areas where AI could make a measurable difference: - Everyday life and assistive technologies - Health and rehabilitation - Education and access to knowledge - Hajj and Umrah services The hackathon is designed for experts, researchers, innovators, developers and entrepreneurs from Saudi Arabia and abroad. Both individuals and representatives of companies or organisations can participate, while a dedicated award recognises winning participants with disabilities. From early idea to working prototype This is more than a three-day coding competition. Participants first take part in workshops and idea-development sessions covering robotics and rehabilitation, adaptive learning, AI-driven universal design and educational technologies. Qualified teams then move into an acceleration and intensive training phase running from 1 July to 1 September. Throughout the programme, teams receive scientific and technical mentorship, technical guidance and support to turn promising concepts into viable solutions. Funding opportunities and partnerships are also available to help strong projects progress beyond the hackathon and achieve longer-term impact. Finalists must submit a prototype, demo video, presentation deck and impact report by 15 September. Shortlisted projects will then be evaluated during the concluding event in Riyadh from 11–13 October, with winners announced at the conference. Prize fund A total of SR220,000 ($59,000) is available: - Individuals: SR45,000 for first place and SR30,000 for second - Companies and organisations: SR75,000 for first place and SR50,000 for second - Special award for winning participants with disabilities: SR20,000… Register for this event

⌖ Riyadh · Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya

Hosted by LetstalkB2b

The 15th Middle East Enterprise AI & Analytics Summit brings regional leaders to Riyadh for a full day of applied AI strategy and enterprise insight. Taking place on 15 October 2026, from 8:30am to 4:30pm, this in-person summit explores how organisations can integrate artificial intelligence, data and analytics into business operations. The focus is firmly on practical enterprise outcomes: improving customer experience, increasing productivity, generating new revenue, controlling costs and managing risks and fraud. Enterprise AI in Saudi Arabia The programme is set against Saudi Arabia’s ambition to become a major force in AI, data analytics and advanced technology. Its $100 billion Project Transcendence initiative is intended to support startups, expand AI infrastructure and develop state-of-the-art data centres, contributing to both domestic growth and international competitiveness. AI is also positioned as a central pillar of Vision 2030 and the Kingdom’s transition towards a knowledge-based economy. Saudi Arabia is laying the foundations to rank among the world’s top 15 countries for AI by the end of the decade, increase domestic adoption and ultimately become an exporter of AI solutions by 2030. Against this backdrop, the summit will examine how enterprises can move from ambition to implementation. Attendees can expect industry perspectives on: - Identifying valuable AI and data analytics use cases - Integrating AI and analytics into enterprise operations - Turning organisational data into actionable insights - Strengthening decision-making across the business - Improving productivity and customer experience - Creating revenue opportunities while optimising costs - Using technology to address operational risk and fraud - Understanding how AI adoption is reshaping regional industries Who should attend?… Register for this event

⌖ 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 · 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

⌖ Bangkok · Hotel Nikko Bangkok

The MarTech Summit Bangkok brings 300+ senior marketing, digital and CX leaders to Hotel Nikko Bangkok on 6 October 2026 for a full day of MarTech strategy, AI insights and high-value networking. Now in its fifth flagship edition, the summit focuses on scaling marketing impact, sharpening strategy and using technology to create better customer experiences. Rather than delivering broad introductory content, it is designed as a closed-door, curation-first gathering where senior decision-makers can discuss practical challenges, compare approaches and form relevant business connections. Four themes shaping marketing in 2026 The full agenda is organised around four areas: - Future Trends & Consumer Evolution , understanding changing customer expectations and the forces reshaping modern marketing - Insights & Personalisation , turning customer and business data into more relevant experiences - Technology & AI in Marketing , exploring how AI, automation and emerging MarTech capabilities can support marketing strategy - Brand & Creative , examining the relationship between technology, creativity and brand-building Sessions feature senior leaders from regional and global organisations including Agoda, UOB Thailand, Adobe, True Corporation, Lotus’s, Mastercard and Krungthai Bank. The emphasis is on real-world strategy rather than theory, with contributors sharing practical experience from established brands and businesses. A full day of discussion and connection Attendees can expect a varied conference format featuring case studies, panel discussions, fireside chats and one-to-one meetings. Networking runs throughout the day, beginning with morning registration and continuing through to an evening drinks reception. This structure gives participants multiple ways to exchange ideas, discover potential partners and hold more focused conversations outside the main sessions.… Register for this event

⌖ Amsterdam · TBA

Hosted by SourceHive

Explore how to build fast, secure AI systems powered by real-time data at this World Summit AI side event in Amsterdam. Taking place on Tuesday 6 October 2026, from 10:00 to 12:00 GMT+2, Intelligence in Motion brings SourceHive to Europe for the first time. The session tackles a pressing technical and organisational question: how can teams develop intelligent systems at speed without losing control of the data behind them? Affiliated with World Summit AI Amsterdam 2026, this two-hour event combines candid panel discussion, a live technical demonstration and audience-led conversation. The Amsterdam venue is still to be announced. What to expect The programme begins with a 30-minute, fast-moving panel debate examining secure, real-time data intelligence from three distinct perspectives: - The Visionary will unpack the architecture behind real-time data intelligence and explain why security should be designed into a system from day one rather than added later. - The Practitioner will address operational realities including data leakage, compliance pressure and the cost of getting AI governance wrong. - The Ecosystem Connector will connect current technical work with the direction the wider industry needs to take. Speaker profiles for the full panel are due to be announced. Following the debate, Hood Khizer, Chief Science Officer at AHOY Technology, will lead a live, on-stage demonstration showing how secure data intelligence moves from an abstract concept to a working system in real time. The final part of the session opens the floor to attendees. Rather than limiting participation to a short, formal Q&A, the organisers want the room to challenge assumptions, raise difficult questions and share what is happening inside their own projects and organisations. Who should attend? This event is designed for people already working deep within AI and data architecture as well as those beginning to navigate real-time data systems. It will be particularly relevant to developers, architects, technical leaders, AI practitioners, governance and compliance professionals, founders, creators and technologists interested in building responsible intelligent products.… Register for this event