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Global AI Show Riyadh 2026 FAQ
The Global AI Show Riyadh, held June 29-30, 2026, marked Saudi Arabia's 'Year of AI' with 6,723 attendees from 80+ countries, focusing on agentic AI and nation-scale deployment. Key highlights included the launch of VAP Ventures to back 100 startups by 2030 and discussions on human-AI interaction, workforce upskilling, and sovereign AI.
It was a two-day summit held on June 29-30, 2026, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, that focused on the transition from experimental AI to centralized, nation-scale AI deployment. The event was organized by VAP Group and powered by Times Of AI.
The show cemented its status as the anchor for Saudi Arabia's 'Year of Artificial Intelligence', attracted 15,000+ registrations and 6,723 attendees from 80+ countries, and reinforced the Kingdom's role as a global AI powerhouse.
Day 1 featured Dr Mohammed Nasser Alshahrani, Executive Advisor to the Minister, Council of Economic and Development Affairs. Day 2 featured Nezar Al Turki, CIO of the Ministry of National Guard.
Key topics included agentic AI, sovereign AI infrastructure, enterprise AI transformation, responsible governance, AI-powered healthcare, financial services innovation, cybersecurity, workforce development, and human-AI collaboration.
It was a central theme of the 2026 edition, focusing on workforce planning, AI-driven recruitment, and upskilling programs to equip Saudi talent with tools to manage autonomous digital agents.
VAP Ventures is a strategic initiative announced at the show by VAP Group to back 100 startups by 2030, aiming to accelerate the global innovation ecosystem.
The event welcomed 6,723 attendees, over 100 global speakers, 100 exhibitors, and a 70% CXO-level delegation from 80+ countries.
The Global Blockchain Show Riyadh and the Global Games Show Riyadh were co-located with the Global AI Show.