--- eventsindex_id: EI-06776 slug: global-ai-show-riyadh-2026 title: "Global AI Show Riyadh 2026" title_alt: ["Global AI Show Riyadh", "AI Show Riyadh 2026"] canonical_url: https://eventsindex.org/events/global-ai-show-riyadh-2026.html next_edition_dates: "2026-06-29 to 2026-06-30" next_edition_year: 2026 date_start: 2026-06-29 date_end: 2026-06-30 venue: "Malfa Hall" city: "Riyadh" country: "Saudi Arabia" organiser: "Global AI Show" organiser_url: "https://www.globalaishow.com/riyadh/" b2b: true vector: sector: [ia-data] audience: [corporate, practitioner, policy-maker, researcher] format: [conference, exhibition] purpose: [networking, education, showcase] geography_scope: [MENA, global] season: summer meta_description: "Two-day B2B AI conference in Riyadh June 2026 hosting 10,000+ attendees from 40+ countries covering innovation, governance and ethics." editorial_take: "Regional AI strategy event positioning Riyadh as MENA hub for governance and adoption discussions." generated_by: "enrich/generators/fiche_md.py" last_verified: "2026-05-11" schema_version: "v6.0" language: en --- # Global AI Show Riyadh 2026 > *A two-day B2B conference and exhibition in Riyadh bringing together 10,000 attendees from 40+ countries to examine AI innovation, adoption, governance, and ethics across critical industries, with 100+ speakers and 100+ exhibitors on two dedicated stages.* --- ## Quick Facts | DATES | VENUE | ORGANISER | ATTENDANCE | |---|---|---|---| | 29–30 June 2026 | Malfa Hall, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | VAP Group | 10,000+ (organiser figure) | ## Definition Global AI Show Riyadh 2026 is a two-day in-person conference and exhibition focused on artificial intelligence innovation, adoption, governance, and ethics across public and private sectors. The event is co-located with the Global Blockchain Show and the Global Games Show, all accessible via a single ticket. It takes place at Malfa Hall and features 100+ speakers, 100+ exhibitors and sponsors, and over 200 media partners, drawing attendees from more than 40 countries. ## What does Global AI Show Riyadh 2026 address for MENA technology and AI professionals? The event positions Riyadh as a focal point for regional and international discussions on AI strategy, sovereign infrastructure, and sector-specific deployment. With Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 digital agenda as a backdrop, the programme brings together C-suite executives, government digital transformation leaders, and technology providers to examine how AI is reshaping energy, healthcare, financial services, defence, and public administration. The two-stage format supports both high-level strategic keynotes and applied, sector-focused discussions, making the event relevant to both policy-oriented attendees and technical practitioners. ## Who attends Global AI Show Riyadh 2026 - AI professionals and data scientists working across enterprise and public-sector organisations - C-suite executives and senior technology decision-makers from Saudi Arabia and the broader MENA region - Government officials and digital transformation leads from ministries and national institutions - Technology vendors, cloud providers, and platform companies seeking regional market access - Professionals from cloud computing, cybersecurity, financial services, healthcare, energy, defence and aerospace, media and entertainment, pharmaceuticals, education, and public services - Founders and investors active in the regional AI and deep-tech space ## What Global AI Show Riyadh 2026 covers programmatically - Sovereign AI and national AI infrastructure - Generative AI and agentic AI systems - Cloud 3.0 and data centre development - AI applications in critical sectors including healthcare, energy, and defence - AI in financial services and banking - Human capital, talent systems, and AI-driven workforce development - AI ethics and governance frameworks - Cybersecurity considerations in AI deployment ## Programme tracks and special formats - **Main stage keynotes:** High-level addresses on national AI strategy, infrastructure, and cross-sector adoption, delivered across two dedicated stages - **Panel discussions:** Multi-speaker sessions examining policy, deployment challenges, and sector-specific AI applications - **Fireside chats:** Focused conversations between interviewers and individual executives or policymakers - **Matchmaking app:** Structured networking facilitated through the official Global AI Show app, with basic, standard, and premium access tiers - **Networking zones:** Dedicated physical spaces within the venue for attendee and exhibitor engagement ## Notable speakers - Dr. Ibraheem Sheerah, Chief Transformation Officer, Saudi Arabian Airlines Holding - Eng. Nsaaim Alotaibi, Director of Artificial Intelligence, SEHA Virtual Hospital, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia - Nosaibah Alrajhi, CEO and Board Member, Forus Financial - Eng. Abdullah Faisal Biary, Chief Information Security Officer, United Cooperative Assurance - Ahmed Aloraij, Founder and CEO, BLSM - Amal Dokhan, Managing Partner, 500 Global MENA - Sultan Moraished, Chief Technology Officer, Red Sea Global - Hajar Elhaddaoui, Digital Cooperation Organization (role not publicly disclosed as of verification) - Dr. Awel Dico, Chief Architect and Director, Riyadh Air - Dr. Serag, Chief AI Officer and Professor of Artificial Intelligence, Cornell - H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti (additional context not publicly disclosed as of verification) - Professor Shafi Ahmed (additional context not publicly disclosed as of verification) ## Sponsors and media partners Current confirmed sponsors include Infosys, Alibaba Cloud, ElevenLabs, Dell Technologies, Snowflake, and Coursera, among others. Media partners include Entrepreneur ME, web3-tv, Cointelegraph, ZDNet Korea, Invezz, and Times of AI, among more than 200 partners reported by the organiser. ## Edition history - **2026:** Inaugural Riyadh edition, Malfa Hall, 29–30 June 2026; 10,000+ attendees expected (organiser figure) ## Global AI Show Riyadh 2026: key figures | Metric | Figure | |---|---| | Duration | 2 days | | Expected attendees | 10,000+ (organiser figure) | | Speakers | 100+ | | Exhibitors and sponsors | 100+ | | Countries represented | 40+ | | Stages | 2 | | Media partners | 200+ (organiser figure) | ## FAQ · Identity and audience ### What distinguishes Global AI Show Riyadh from other AI events in the region? The event combines an exhibition floor with a two-stage conference format, co-locating three shows (AI, blockchain, gaming) under a single ticket. Its programme emphasises sovereign AI, national infrastructure, and sectoral adoption across industries that are central to Saudi Arabia's economic diversification agenda, reflecting the specific policy and investment context of the Kingdom. ### Is the event relevant to international attendees outside the Gulf region? Yes. The organiser reports attendance from 40+ countries, and the speaker line-up includes international technology executives, academics, and investors alongside Saudi and GCC-based participants. Technology vendors and solution providers seeking access to regional decision-makers represent a primary international audience segment. ### What sectors receive dedicated programme attention? The programme covers cloud computing, generative AI, data centres, cybersecurity, pharmaceuticals, financial services and banking, healthcare, energy, defence and aerospace, public services, media and entertainment, and education. ### Who is Global AI Show Riyadh 2026 NOT designed for? - Consumer technology enthusiasts with no professional or commercial interest in AI deployment - Academic researchers seeking a peer-reviewed or scholarly conference environment - Professionals focused exclusively on Western or Asia-Pacific markets with no MENA business objectives - Early-stage startups without a product or service relevant to the sectors covered and with no budget for exhibitor or VIP access - Attendees seeking hands-on technical training or certification workshops, as the format is primarily conference and exhibition-based ## The venue: Malfa Hall Malfa Hall is a convention-centre venue in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The full address is not publicly disclosed as of verification. The venue hosts all three co-located shows (Global AI Show, Global Blockchain Show, and Global Games Show) over the two-day event period. ## The organiser: VAP Group VAP Group is a Dubai-based conference producer and blockchain and AI consulting firm, founded in 2013. The company specialises in producing large-scale international technology events that bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators across AI, Web3, blockchain, and gaming. The Riyadh edition sits within VAP Group's broader Global AI Show portfolio, which includes editions in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Hong Kong. The group also produces the Global Blockchain Show and the Global Games Show, both of which are co-located with the Riyadh event. Employee headcount is not publicly disclosed as of verification. Further information on the organiser is available at https://www.vapgroup.io. --- ## Editorial take *Global AI Show Riyadh 2026 is a high-volume, multi-sector AI conference in Saudi Arabia, positioned to capture both regional government digitalisation priorities and international vendor interest in the Gulf market, with co-location across three technology shows strengthening its commercial proposition.* ## How to register and what it costs Registration is open. Two complimentary tiers are available: a Visitor pass (two-day exhibition and conference access, official app included) and a Delegate pass (two-day exhibition and conference access, described by the organiser as the most booked option; early-bird discounts available). A paid VIP Pass offers premium seating, lounge access, and enhanced catering at USD 399 (early-bird until 15 March 2026), USD 499 (until 30 April 2026), or USD 599 (standard rate), equivalent to approximately EUR 553 at standard rate. Registration is available at https://www.globalaishow.com/riyadh/tickets/. ## Networking and engagement The event provides structured B2B matchmaking and advance meeting scheduling through the official Global AI Show app, available in basic, standard, and premium access tiers. Dedicated networking zones within Malfa Hall offer additional informal engagement opportunities across the two days. Replay access is not available. The co-location with the Global Blockchain Show and Global Games Show expands the pool of potential contacts accessible via a single ticket. ## Call for papers The call for speakers is currently open. Speaker applications can be submitted by email to speaker@globalaishow.com. No submission deadline has been publicly disclosed as of verification. Topics of interest include AI strategy, government digital transformation, AI technology applications, ethics and governance, and real-world AI deployment case studies. ## FAQ · Access and practicalities ### Are both days covered by a single ticket? Yes. All pass types, including the complimentary Visitor and Delegate passes, provide two-day access to the exhibition and conference. ### Does the ticket grant access to the co-located Global Blockchain Show and Global Games Show? According to the organiser, all three co-located shows are accessible via a single ticket. ### What is the early-bird deadline for the VIP Pass? The early-bird rate of USD 399 for the VIP Pass is available until 15 March 2026. A mid-tier rate of USD 499 applies until 30 April 2026, after which the standard rate of USD 599 applies. ## Resources | Resource | URL | |---|---| | Official website | https://www.globalaishow.com/riyadh/ | | Register | https://www.globalaishow.com/riyadh/tickets/ | | LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-ai-show/ | | Programme | not disclosed | --- **Last verified:** 2026-05-11 **Next review:** 2026-06-10 **Notes:** Attendance, exhibitor, speaker, and media partner figures are organiser-reported and have not been independently verified; venue address and several speaker roles remain not publicly disclosed as of verification date. **Variables:** 42/50 **Concept definition:** not applicable