Riyadh is preparing to host the GESS Saudi Arabia 2026 exhibition and conference from 29 September to 1 October at The Arena Riyadh Exhibition & Events Center, a specialized event that brings education leaders, experts and international companies together around the innovations and technologies shaping the future of education in the Kingdom.
Building on the success of GESS Dubai, the Saudi edition provides a platform for educational institutions, decision-makers, suppliers and innovators, with a focus on developing teaching and learning methods and applying modern technology in the classroom.
Exhibitors from around the world will present products, technologies and solutions for the education sector; the current official list already includes more than 89 exhibitors across a wide range of educational specialties.
Artificial intelligence and EdTech take center stage in the 2026 edition, alongside e-learning solutions, software and curricula, virtual and augmented reality, STEAM, learning-space design and school furniture, and school management, communication, training and transport systems.
A dedicated conference program hosts education experts and leaders to discuss the solutions and strategies that will shape the future of Saudi education, along with GESS Talks Live sessions on the challenges and trends in education and the impact of Saudi Vision 2030. The EdTech in Action program offers hands-on demonstrations of AI, interactive learning and digital tools inside the classroom through live showcases and case studies.
GESS Saudi Arabia targets everyone working in the education ecosystem, from school principals and institution leaders to teachers, faculty members, procurement officers, heads of department and other education professionals. The event runs over three days: Tuesday 29 and Wednesday 30 September from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, and Thursday 1 October from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
