Riyadh, Saudi Arabia- The Global AI Show Riyadh 2026, taking place June 29-30, has unveiled its first lineup of thought leaders, policymakers, innovators, and global AI experts set to drive the direction of artificial intelligence and put it on the edge of innovation until 2026.
Organized by VAP Group and powered by Times of AI, this event will feature more than 100 unique speakers from 80+ countries with backgrounds in government digital transformation, AI strategy, and startups dedicated to developing cutting-edge technology.
The speaker roster includes
• 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
• Eng. Nsaaim Alotaibi, Director, Artificial Intelligence Department, SEHA Virtual Hospital Ministry of Health – Saudi Arabia
The voices coming forward from this gathering will provide an overview of strategic insights across AI governance, enterprise deployment, implementation, and operations; advanced machine learning applications; and insights identifying the infinite number of ethical dimensions required to implement responsible innovation through strategic alignment within these organizations.
The exhibition is expected to attract 10,000+ attendees, 100+ exhibitors & sponsors, and 200+ global media partners to the Kingdom, establishing itself as an integral piece of facilitating the use of artificial intelligence throughout all sectors, public and private.
The Global AI Show Riyadh continues to be the key platform for the most influential visionaries and decision-makers participating in artificial intelligence technology to gather, collaborate, and create the new technologies, regulations, and policies needed to facilitate the continued advancement and influence on a global scale to address the needs and challenges of tomorrow.


