Riyadh, 27 Jumada al-Awwal 1447 AH, corresponding to November 18, 2025

The Connected World KSA 2025 conference and exhibition opened today in the capital Riyadh, one of the most significant regional and international events dedicated to the future of digital infrastructure and advanced communication networks, with the participation of a select group of digital sector leaders, global infrastructure operators, and pioneers in cloud computing and artificial intelligence.

The event, held on 27 Jumada al-Awwal 1447 AH, corresponding to November 18, 2025, reflects Saudi Arabia's growing role as a leading platform in developing the data economy and strengthening the readiness of digital infrastructure to support future innovations.

During the opening ceremony, Engineer Abdulrahman Al-Mufadda, Deputy Minister of Communications and Information Technology for Communications and Infrastructure, delivered a speech affirming the readiness of the national digital infrastructure, noting the Kingdom's continued investment in advanced technologies, its support for innovation, and its efforts to strengthen integration with global systems — particularly amid the rapid expansion of AI-driven applications and the data economy.

Over its two-day run, the conference offers a rich program of panel discussions and specialized workshops highlighting the latest developments in:

  • Digital infrastructure
  • Advanced communication networks
  • Data centers
  • Cloud computing
  • AI-supporting infrastructure

The event also includes an international exhibition showcasing the latest connectivity and networking solutions and technologies that help raise the readiness of the digital economy and accelerate technological transformation in the region.

Connected World KSA 2025 features the participation of more than 150 local and international entities, alongside 50 startups presenting innovative solutions in AI, telecommunications and digital services, making the event a strategic platform for exchanging expertise and building future partnerships.

The conference aims to strengthen international cooperation through future-focused solutions and technologies, support the development of the telecommunications sector, and raise the efficiency and sustainability of digital infrastructure, in line with the Kingdom's ambitious vision for digital transformation and leadership in the knowledge economy.