Riyadh hosts Connected World KSA 2026 on 9 and 10 November 2026 at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center, bringing together leaders of telecom companies, network operators, digital infrastructure providers and connectivity specialists from the Kingdom and the region.
The event focuses on the future of telecommunications, data networks and digital infrastructure at a time of rapid growth in the digital economy and rising demand for networks that are more efficient and capable of handling massive data flows, cloud services and AI applications.
A Platform for Telecom and Connectivity Leaders
Connected World KSA 2026 brings together telecom operators, international carriers and network service providers, along with subsea cable and satellite companies, internet exchange points (IXPs) and regulators.
This diversity allows discussion of the future of data traffic, connectivity routes and the partnerships linking markets locally, regionally and internationally, as well as the policies and regulatory frameworks needed to develop a more efficient connectivity ecosystem.
Subsea Cables and Satellites at the Forefront
The event spotlights the infrastructure underpinning global data traffic, including subsea cable networks, satellite communications and the links between telecom networks and data centers.
Participants will also discuss ways to strengthen network resilience, expand capacity and improve connectivity between data centers and digital markets, keeping pace with the rapid growth in demand for digital services.
AI and Network Automation
Artificial intelligence features in the discussions on the future of the telecom sector, as smart technology is used more widely in managing networks, analyzing data, automating operations and improving performance.
The event gives specialists a space to discuss how AI and automation can build smarter and more efficient networks and prepare for the growing technical demands of the digital economy.
Alongside Hyperscale Live
Connected World KSA 2026 runs in parallel with Hyperscale Live, linking the discussion on connectivity networks and data traffic with data center and large-scale computing infrastructure.
Together the two events create a space for the companies and bodies that build and operate digital infrastructure to connect, and open the way for new partnerships that serve the growth of data centers, cloud services and telecommunications in the region.
