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Smart Data & AI Summit 2025

The Smart Data & AI Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is poised to be a landmark event that aligns with the Kingdom's Vision 2030 initiative, which emphasizes the importance of data and artificial intelligence (AI) in driving economic diversification and innovation. This summit aims to gather over 300 leading professionals in the field, including Chief Data Officers (CDOs), Chief Information Officers (CIOs), and heads of various departments such as IT, data management, analytics, and AI. This diverse audience will come together to explore the pivotal role that data analytics and AI play in transforming industries and enhancing business processes. As part of the summit's agenda, attendees will have the opportunity to engage with key industry figures and thought leaders who will present cutting-edge insights and knowledge on pressing topics related to data and AI. The event will feature informative Q&A sessions, enabling deeper discussions and networking opportunities among participants. The Smart Data & AI Summit serves as a critical platform for organizations to showcase their innovations and capabilities to a pre-qualified audience, ultimately enhancing their brand visibility within the region's dynamic business landscape. In addition to the presentations and discussions, the summit will highlight Saudi Arabia's $100 billion initiative, Project Transcendence, which is designed to foster a robust technology ecosystem. The Kingdom's data analytics market is expected to experience significant growth, with forecasts indicating a remarkable compound annual growth rate of 30% leading up to 2030. By facilitating direct access to the country’s expansive data-driven market, the summit aims to empower participants to gain competitive advantages and optimize their operations through the latest advancements in technology. Ultimately, the Smart Data & AI Summit will not only focus on the present landscape of AI and data analytics but also on the future potential these technologies hold for Saudi Arabia and beyond.

24 Fintech 2025

Money 20/20 Middle East

Money 20/20 Middle East is where the fintech ecosystem comes to build what's next. With 450+ brands, 350+ speakers, and 400+ investors, this is the most influential gathering in the region, designed for those shaping the future of money. Fintech is moving fast, and the Middle East is leading the charge.

Smart Cities Saudi 2025

Smart Cities Saudi Expo plays a pivotal role in advancing the Kingdom’s future ecosystems. The event will complement the nation's approaches to urban development and will showcase innovative and intelligent solutions tailored for cognitive environments. These solutions not only facilitate economic growth but also deliver safer, efficient, connected and sustainable cities for residents and visitors. Covering eight product sectors and featuring a high level summit, Saudi Smart Cities Expo is co-located with Saudi Infrastructure Expo and Global Water Expo.

Global Cybersecurity Forum 2025

The fifth Global Cybersecurity Forum will be held from Oct. 1-2 in Riyadh under the theme “Scaling Cohesive Advancement in Cyberspace.” To be held under the patronage of King Salman, the GCF 2025 will bring together global leaders, senior decision-makers, policymakers, industry experts and other international stakeholders for action-oriented collaboration around key challenges and opportunities in cyberspace. This year’s forum aims to scale the cohesive advancements accomplished by the GCF community, elevating their scope, capacity, and impact to advance toward a more secure and resilient cyberspace for all.