Global AI Show 2026 to Take Place in Riyadh From June 29-30, 2026

The Global AI Show, hosted by VAP Group and powered by the Times of AI, will take place in Riyadh from June 29-30, 2026 as a summit focused on artificial intelligence (AI). The event will bring together industry leaders to discuss emerging technologies and recent developments in AI.

The summit is expected to convene policymakers, academics, corporations, and civil society representatives to explore current and future applications of AI, including developments in areas such as healthcare and advanced machine intelligence.

The two-day event will feature keynote speeches by AI experts across different sectors, panel discussions on ethical AI, and practical workshops on how AI can be applied in practice in other industries.

With AI revolutionizing businesses and decision-making processes in industries like finance, healthcare, education and logistics, the Global AI Show will aim to showcase real-world use cases and success stories that demonstrate the immediate impact of AI. In particular, the summit will examine the role of AI in healthcare, including its impact on diagnostics, treatment, and patient care, with a focus on applications such as predictive medicine and AI-assisted procedures.

The conference will also shed light on how national governments and society can ensure responsible AI deployment, and negate any risks involved to ensure optimum business efficiency.

Previous editions of the Global AI Show have featured speakers from sectors including technology, governance, healthcare, and cybersecurity. Past participants include Nate Glubish, Minister of Technology and Innovation for Alberta, Canada; Pujya Brahmavihari Swami of BAPS Hindu Mandir UAE; Professor Shafi Ahmed, CEO of Medical Realities; John Nosta, founder of NOSTALAB; Janet Adams, COO and Board Director at SingularityNET/ASI; and Jeanie Fang, Director of Data and AI at Crunchbase.

The 2026 edition will offer a perspective on Saudi Arabia’s AI development, tracing its progress from early vision to ongoing implementation, alongside the country’s evolving relationship with advanced technologies. Discussions will also address topics such as artificial general intelligence (AGI), collaborative intelligence, and the infrastructure required to support the next phase of technological advancement.

Riyadh is positioned as a central hub for these discussions, reflecting both the scale of regional AI initiatives and their future direction. Tickets for the Global AI Show 2026 in Riyadh can be booked HERE.