Riyadh hosts The World CIO 200 Summit – Saudi Arabia 2026 on 8 July 2026, bringing leading IT and digital executives from around the world together in an event spotlighting the future of digital transformation and organizational innovation.
The summit takes place at the voco Riyadh with more than 200 chief information officers (CIOs) and technology experts representing more than 60 countries, forming a global platform for exchanging expertise and discussing the latest trends in digital leadership and building organizations able to keep pace with rapid technological change.
Sessions address a number of strategic themes, most notably digital innovation, digital wellbeing, talent empowerment and building resilient digital communities, along with global best practices in leading digital transformation and preparing organizations for the demands of the future.
The summit aligns with the Saudi Vision 2030 goals of accelerating digital transformation, developing the knowledge economy and strengthening the Kingdom's standing as a regional hub for innovation and technology, by bringing government and executive leaders and experts from across sectors together on one platform for dialogue and partnership.
The summit also offers professional networking and the exchange of expertise among technology leaders, helping to develop digital strategies, strengthen cooperation among organizations and support initiatives that deliver sustainable growth and organizational innovation.
