The Global AI Show (GAIS) Riyadh 2026 is a major international summit scheduled for June 29–30, 2026, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Under the theme "AI 2030: Accelerating Intelligent Futures," the event serves as a platform for global leaders, policymakers, and innovators to explore the future of artificial intelligence and its alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.
The summit features high-level experts from government and industry, including:
Passes range from standard conference access to VIP packages that include lounge access and speaker meet-and-greets. Early bird registration is available through the Official Global AI Show Tickets Page.
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Event Overview
Speaker Highlights
Agenda & Features
Tickets and Registration
•Venue: The event is held at Malfa Hall in Riyadh.
•Scale: Expects over 10,000 attendees, 100+ visionary speakers, and 100+ global exhibitors.
•Key Themes: Focuses on Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), ethical AI governance, machine learning innovation, and AI's impact on sectors like healthcare, finance, and smart cities.
•Organizer: Produced by VAP Group and powered by Times of AI.
•Amal Dokhan: Managing Partner, 500 Global MENA.
•Sultan Moraished: CTO, Red Sea Global.
•Hajar Elhaddaoui: Director General, Digital Cooperation Organization.
•Dr. Ibraheem Sheerah: Chief Transformation Officer, Saudi Arabian Airlines Holding.
•Joseph Bradley: CEO, JMB X and former CEO of TONOMUS (NEOM subsidiary).
•Dynamic Sessions: Includes opening keynotes, fireside chats (e.g., "Meet AI in 2030"), and panel discussions on "Billion-Dollar Decisions" and "Thinking Infrastructure".
•Startup Zone: A dedicated area for early-stage AI ventures to pitch to investors and partners.
•Networking: Facilitated through an AI-powered matchmaking app to connect CXO-level attendees (70% of participants).
•Co-located Events: The show runs alongside the Global Blockchain Show and Global Games Show, creating a cross-industry tech ecosystem.
Updated at 19 Mar 2026