--- eventsindex_id: EI-06785 slug: ai-infrastructure-data-centers-summit-riyadh-2026 title: "AI Infrastructure and Data Centers Summit" title_alt: ["AIDC Summit 2026", "AIDC2026"] canonical_url: https://eventsindex.org/events/ai-infrastructure-data-centers-summit-riyadh-2026.html next_edition_dates: "2026-10-19 to 2026-10-20" next_edition_year: 2026 date_start: 2026-10-19 date_end: 2026-10-20 venue: "Voco Riyadh" city: "Riyadh" country: "Saudi Arabia" organiser: "Confer Global" organiser_url: "https://aidcsummit.com/" b2b: true vector: sector: [ia-data] audience: [corporate, policy-maker, practitioner, service-provider] format: [summit] purpose: [networking, benchmarking, education] geography_scope: [MENA] season: autumn meta_description: "B2B summit in Riyadh convening 150 AI infrastructure operators, data center leaders, hyperscalers, and policymakers on digital infrastructure." editorial_take: "Annual Riyadh-based infrastructure summit positioned within Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 digitalisation framework." generated_by: "enrich/generators/fiche_md.py" last_verified: "2026-05-11" schema_version: "v6.0" language: en --- # AI Infrastructure and Data Centers Summit > *A two-day B2B summit in Riyadh convening AI infrastructure operators, data center leaders, hyperscalers, policymakers, and enterprise technology executives to examine Saudi Arabia's next-generation digital infrastructure agenda across compute, cloud, energy, cybersecurity, and investment.* --- ## Quick Facts | DATES | VENUE | ORGANISER | ATTENDANCE | |---|---|---|---| | 19–20 October 2026 | Voco Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Confer Global Business Services LLC FZ | Approximately 150 (organiser figure) | ## Definition The AI Infrastructure and Data Centers Summit (also referenced as AIDC Summit or AIDC2026) is an annual in-person B2B event held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It focuses on the development of AI-ready digital infrastructure across the Kingdom, with content spanning sovereign AI architectures, data center expansion, cybersecurity, semiconductor acceleration, and sustainable energy operations. The summit addresses both technical and strategic dimensions, bringing together private sector operators, hyperscalers, government entities, and investors under the framework of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 digitalisation agenda. ## What positions the AI Infrastructure and Data Centers Summit on the regional circuit? Held in Riyadh, the summit is positioned as a focused gathering for professionals directly involved in building, operating, financing, or regulating the physical and digital infrastructure that underpins AI adoption at national scale. With an estimated attendance of approximately 150, according to the organiser, the format is intentionally compact, prioritising substantive dialogue over mass-market exposition. Programme content is structured around Saudi Arabia's specific infrastructure development priorities, including sovereign AI, data center design, edge intelligence, and energy sustainability, while also addressing cross-sector adoption in healthcare, finance, and government. The event draws from an international field, including cloud providers, semiconductor firms, and enterprise technology leaders, while remaining anchored in the Kingdom's regulatory and investment environment. ## Who attends AI Infrastructure and Data Centers Summit - AI infrastructure operators and data center leaders - Hyperscalers and cloud computing providers - Government policymakers and public sector digital leaders - Enterprise technology executives across healthcare, finance, and industry - Semiconductor and hardware acceleration specialists - Energy and utilities innovators engaged in sustainable infrastructure - Cybersecurity professionals focused on AI risk management - Investors active in digital infrastructure and AI-adjacent sectors - Digital infrastructure specialists and edge computing practitioners ## What AI Infrastructure and Data Centers Summit covers programmatically - Saudi Vision 2030: AI at national scale, including sovereign AI architecture and policy frameworks - Next-generation data center design, expansion strategy, and operational management within the Kingdom - AI transformation and edge intelligence across enterprise verticals - Cybersecurity and AI risk management practices - Semiconductor and hardware acceleration technologies - Sustainability and energy leadership for compute-intensive infrastructure - Cloud computing strategy and hyperscaler engagement in the Gulf region - Cross-sector AI adoption in healthcare, finance, and government ## Programme tracks and special formats - **Keynote presentations:** Addresses from senior practitioners and institutional figures setting the strategic context for AI infrastructure development - **Panel discussions:** Multi-speaker sessions examining infrastructure, policy, and technology themes - **Leadership roundtables:** Closed-format dialogue sessions for senior executives - **Fireside chats:** One-to-one or small-group conversations exploring specific topics in depth - **Live demos and exhibition:** Technology showcase allowing vendors and innovators to demonstrate products and solutions - **Investor conversations:** Dedicated sessions connecting infrastructure investors with operators and developers - **Technology showcase:** Curated exhibition space for hardware, software, and infrastructure solutions - **Strategic networking:** Structured opportunities for attendee-to-attendee engagement throughout the two days ## Sponsors and media partners Sponsor and media partner information is not publicly disclosed as of verification. ## Edition history - **2026:** Voco Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 19–20 October 2026. First documented edition on record. --- ## Editorial take *The AIDC Summit occupies a specific niche on the Gulf B2B circuit: a compact, senior-focused gathering in Riyadh that addresses the infrastructure realities behind Saudi Arabia's AI ambitions, covering compute, energy, cybersecurity, and sovereign data architecture in a single two-day agenda.* ## How to register and what it costs Registration is available via the official website at https://aidcsummit.com/. Pricing tiers and registration categories are not publicly disclosed as of verification. No early-bird deadline or complimentary access categories have been confirmed. Prospective attendees should contact the organiser directly for current pricing information. ## Networking and engagement The summit incorporates structured B2B matchmaking, enabling attendees to identify and connect with relevant counterparts ahead of and during the event. Advance meeting scheduling is not confirmed as a separate feature. No official networking application or digital platform has been disclosed. Replay access to session content is not offered. The format of the event, approximately 150 attendees across two days, supports a high ratio of interaction time relative to total programme duration. ## FAQ · Identity and audience ### What is the AI Infrastructure and Data Centers Summit? The AI Infrastructure and Data Centers Summit is a two-day annual B2B event held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, focused on the infrastructure, policy, and technology dimensions of AI deployment at national scale. It brings together operators, investors, policymakers, hyperscalers, and enterprise leaders under the framework of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 digital agenda. ### Why is this event held in Riyadh specifically? Riyadh is the administrative and economic capital of Saudi Arabia and the primary hub for Vision 2030 implementation. The Kingdom's significant public and private investment in data center capacity, sovereign AI initiatives, and digital infrastructure makes it a natural location for a summit addressing these themes for regional and international audiences. ### What sectors does the programme address beyond AI and data centers? The programme extends into energy and utilities, cybersecurity, semiconductors, cloud computing, healthcare, finance, and government and policy. This reflects the cross-sector nature of AI infrastructure investment and the role of regulatory and procurement bodies in shaping national digital strategy. ### Who is AI Infrastructure and Data Centers Summit NOT designed for? - Consumer technology professionals or B2C product teams without infrastructure responsibilities - Early-stage startups seeking a large-scale pitching or demo-day format with broad investor audiences - Academic researchers whose primary interest is theoretical AI or machine learning without infrastructure application - Procurement or operations professionals from sectors with no material digital infrastructure footprint - Attendees seeking a high-volume trade show or exhibition-first format with hundreds of booths and mass networking ## The venue: Voco Riyadh The AI Infrastructure and Data Centers Summit 2026 takes place at the Voco Riyadh, a hotel venue in the Saudi capital. Specific address details are not publicly disclosed as of verification. Voco is an upscale hotel brand under the IHG portfolio, typically configured to support conference and executive event formats. Further venue logistics, including accommodation arrangements and transport guidance, are not publicly available at this time and should be confirmed directly with the organiser. ## The organiser: Confer Global Business Services LLC FZ Confer Global Business Services LLC FZ is a UAE-registered conference producer established in 2017, with operational presence in Riyadh. The company describes itself as an international business intelligence services organisation delivering conferences, seminars, workshops, exhibitions, and virtual events across multiple continents. Its client base spans corporates, enterprises, and government entities, with a stated focus on B2B networking experiences and substantive content delivery. The AIDC Summit sits within a broader portfolio that includes Digitizing Kingdom, Digitizing Africa, Cyber Security Summit Rwanda, Next Gen Parking Summit, and Information and Cyber Security Summit. This portfolio reflects a consistent focus on digital transformation and infrastructure themes across African and Gulf markets. Employee headcount is not publicly disclosed. The organiser's website is at https://conferglobal.com/ and the company maintains a LinkedIn presence at https://www.linkedin.com/company/conferglobal/. --- ## Resources | Resource | URL | |---|---| | Official website | https://aidcsummit.com/ | | Register | https://aidcsummit.com/ | | LinkedIn | not disclosed | | Programme | not disclosed | --- **Last verified:** 2026-05-11 **Next review:** 2026-06-10 **Notes:** Speaker roster is almost entirely undisclosed at this stage; pricing, registration categories, and full programme details had not been published as of verification, and all figures should be confirmed directly with Confer Global ahead of the October 2026 edition. **Variables:** 32/50 **Concept definition:** not applicable