Riyadh is preparing to host the Smart Data and Artificial Intelligence Summit 2026 on Wednesday and Thursday, 26 and 27 August, at the JW Marriott Riyadh, with leading technology executives and specialists in data, AI and digital transformation.

The summit comes as the Kingdom rapidly expands its use of modern technology across sectors, offering a platform where experts and decision-makers can discuss the growing role of data and AI in developing business, raising operational efficiency and supporting innovation.

The event focuses on a number of areas tied to big data analytics, business intelligence, artificial intelligence and machine learning, along with applications of modern technology that help organizations use their data and turn it into more effective decision-making tools.

The summit attracts a wide range of leaders and specialists, including chief technology officers, chief information officers and heads of data and business intelligence, as well as experts in analytics, modeling, data mining, AI and machine learning.

It is an opportunity to build professional relationships and exchange knowledge among those working in the technology ecosystem, and to follow the trends and solutions shaping the future of the data-driven economy in step with the Kingdom's digital transformation.