RIYADH: The Saudi Data and AI Authority announced on Thursday that it will host the fourth Global AI Summit in Riyadh from Sept. 15 to 17 at the King Abdulaziz International Convention Center, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The event, which brings together international leaders in artificial intelligence, will be held under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, prime minister and chairman of SDAIA’s board of directors.
SDAIA President Abdullah Al-Ghamdi expressed gratitude for the crown prince’s patronage, noting how it underscored the country’s support for SDAIA’s efforts, which have propelled the Kingdom to a leading position in global AI rankings.
He added that the summit was timely, given the rapid qualitative leap in AI technologies that are reshaping modern life and influencing the future.
The event aims to support the Kingdom’s transition to a knowledge-based economy and contribute to achieving the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
The summit is set to gather a high-profile international delegation, including government leaders, decisionmakers, CEOs of major technology companies, experts, innovators and researchers.
Building on the success of previous events in 2020, 2022 and 2024, the 2026 summit is expected to feature a number of business deals and the launch of major new initiatives.
A notable outcome from previous events was the launch of the International Center for AI Research and Ethics, a UNESCO-affiliated center headquartered in Riyadh.
This year’s GAIN summit is expected to feature more than 300 speakers in more than 170 sessions, with 18,000 people projected to attend and a potential 30 million watching online, according to organizers.
Al-Ghamdi said that the summit reinforced the Kingdom’s vision to build a sustainable, knowledge-based economy and solidify its role as a global hub for artificial intelligence.
