Global tech leaders join ICAN 2026 AI workshops in Riyadh

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Jan 18, 2026
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Riyadh – Sharikat Mubasher: Global technology companies, leading universities, and data and AI specialists from more than 50 local and international organizations will take part in workshops at the International Conference on Capacity Building in Data and Artificial Intelligence (ICAN 2026), to be held in Riyadh on 28–29 January.

Organized by the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA), the workshops will be delivered in partnership with organizations including Google Cloud, IBM, AWS, PwC, Stanford University, KAUST, LinkedIn, and Humain. Sessions will focus on practical applications of AI and data technologies, covering areas such as data agents, deep learning, analytics, and AI-driven productivity.

ICAN 2026 is held in academic partnership with King Saud University, with support from the Human Capability Development Program and strategic partner Elm, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals to strengthen national capabilities and global competitiveness in the digital economy.


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