From Code to Country: Global AI Show Riyadh 2026 Ignites the Era of Agentic AI and Nation-Building
04.07.2026 - 10:36:33 | japancorp.net
Dr Ibraheem Sheerah ? Chief Transformation Officer, Digital Transformation & Technology, Saudi Arabian Airlines Holding (Saudia Group)
Eng. Layla AlSalehi ? Director General, Ministry of Health, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Paul Pacifico ? Chief Executive Officer, Saudi Music Commission, Ministry of Culture
Nate Busa ? Executive Director, AI & Emerging Technologies, NEOM
Amal Dokhan ? Managing Partner, 500 Global MENA
Kalyana Sivagnanam ? Group Chief Executive Officer, Petromin Corporation
Ayman Alhabib ? Chief Data & AI Officer, D360 Bank
Abdulrahman Alonaizan ? Head of Data & Artificial Intelligence, Arab National Bank (ANB)
Alyn Bailey ? Chief Human Resources Officer, Albawani Holding
Abdulaziz Al-Ghufaili ? AI & Digital Transformation Leader, Saudi Aramco
Abdullah Alshargi ? AI & Innovation Executive, Saudi Authority for Data and Artificial Intelligence (SDAIA)
Aamir Khalid Pirzada ? Chief Technology Officer, Mozn
Dr Mohamed Alhussein ? Artificial Intelligence Advisor & Digital Transformation Leader
Global AI founders, policymakers, investors, researchers, and enterprise technology leaders representing 80+ countries, driving discussions on the future of agentic AI, enterprise transformation, and sovereign AI ecosystems.
Innovation and Exhibition Spotlight
The exhibition floor emerged as a vibrant hub of innovation, bringing together a diverse lineup of leading technology companies, AI pioneers, startups, and solution providers showcasing cutting-edge advancements shaping the future of artificial intelligence. From enterprise AI platforms and cybersecurity to HR technology, observability, autonomous systems, and intelligent infrastructure, exhibitors and sponsors demonstrated real-world solutions that fostered meaningful collaborations, sparked investment conversations, and accelerated technology adoption across industries.
Few Notable Exhibitors:
Zen HR, Netskope, Nournet, Magna AI, Sarj Digital Information Technology CO., Edarat Group, NTT Data Dynatrace, Scale AI, AQUIVIO Inc., Takween, SAS, The think thankx, ait, Emotii, OPM UAE, Fanruan Software, ManageEngine, Wakeb Data Compan, Kamsora, Sigmix Inc., Cloud Wave Telecommunications and Information Technology Company LLC, Spark.ai, Open, Sirma Group Holding, Wafra GreentechAI, Moves From Being An Afterthought To A Key Driver of Innovation
It's not a surprise to see AI transforming how industries operate these days. From simply generating reports to optimizing workflows in critical areas like healthcare, the technology has made almost every aspect of work more efficient. The Global AI Show united innovators, regulators, and policymakers under one roof to ensure AI is scaled and incorporated into systems responsibly.
"What we've built with the Global AI Show goes far beyond a conference into a catalyst for global innovation. Seeing thousands of innovators, decision-makers, and entrepreneurs come together in Riyadh has been incredibly inspiring. Our vision has always been to create a platform where conversations lead to collaboration and collaboration leads to action. VAP Ventures is the natural next step in that journey, empowering founders who will shape the future of global innovation." ? Vishal Parmar, Founder & CEO, VAP Group
The momentum established at this summit will carry forward to the next Global AI Show set for Abu Dhabi on 12-13 November, 2026. This creates a perfect window for the discussions at Riyadh to materialize into something tangible and distribution-ready for the Abu Dhabi edition.
About Global AI Show
The Global AI Show is the definitive international stage where the future of artificial intelligence is forged. Hosted by VAP Group, this premier AI summit and conference unites global CXOs, visionary policymakers, and tech pioneers to move beyond the hype and address the real-world impact of AI.
About VAP Group
With 13+ years of expertise, VAP Group is a premier global consulting and media powerhouse driving the next wave of technology-led growth.
Through its media ecosystem and flagship events, including the Global AI Show, Global Games Show, and Global Blockchain Show, VAP Group connects policymakers, enterprises, and innovators worldwide, enabling strategic communications, ecosystem-building, and talent solutions.
Media Enquiries: media@globalaishow.com
Source: VAP Group
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Eng. Layla AlSalehi ? Director General, Ministry of Health, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Paul Pacifico ? Chief Executive Officer, Saudi Music Commission, Ministry of Culture
Nate Busa ? Executive Director, AI & Emerging Technologies, NEOM
Amal Dokhan ? Managing Partner, 500 Global MENA
Kalyana Sivagnanam ? Group Chief Executive Officer, Petromin Corporation
Ayman Alhabib ? Chief Data & AI Officer, D360 Bank
Abdulrahman Alonaizan ? Head of Data & Artificial Intelligence, Arab National Bank (ANB)
Alyn Bailey ? Chief Human Resources Officer, Albawani Holding
Abdulaziz Al-Ghufaili ? AI & Digital Transformation Leader, Saudi Aramco
Abdullah Alshargi ? AI & Innovation Executive, Saudi Authority for Data and Artificial Intelligence (SDAIA)
Aamir Khalid Pirzada ? Chief Technology Officer, Mozn
Dr Mohamed Alhussein ? Artificial Intelligence Advisor & Digital Transformation Leader
Global AI founders, policymakers, investors, researchers, and enterprise technology leaders representing 80+ countries, driving discussions on the future of agentic AI, enterprise transformation, and sovereign AI ecosystems.
Innovation and Exhibition Spotlight
The exhibition floor emerged as a vibrant hub of innovation, bringing together a diverse lineup of leading technology companies, AI pioneers, startups, and solution providers showcasing cutting-edge advancements shaping the future of artificial intelligence. From enterprise AI platforms and cybersecurity to HR technology, observability, autonomous systems, and intelligent infrastructure, exhibitors and sponsors demonstrated real-world solutions that fostered meaningful collaborations, sparked investment conversations, and accelerated technology adoption across industries.
Few Notable Exhibitors:
Zen HR, Netskope, Nournet, Magna AI, Sarj Digital Information Technology CO., Edarat Group, NTT Data Dynatrace, Scale AI, AQUIVIO Inc., Takween, SAS, The think thankx, ait, Emotii, OPM UAE, Fanruan Software, ManageEngine, Wakeb Data Compan, Kamsora, Sigmix Inc., Cloud Wave Telecommunications and Information Technology Company LLC, Spark.ai, Open, Sirma Group Holding, Wafra GreentechAI, Moves From Being An Afterthought To A Key Driver of Innovation
It's not a surprise to see AI transforming how industries operate these days. From simply generating reports to optimizing workflows in critical areas like healthcare, the technology has made almost every aspect of work more efficient. The Global AI Show united innovators, regulators, and policymakers under one roof to ensure AI is scaled and incorporated into systems responsibly.
"What we've built with the Global AI Show goes far beyond a conference into a catalyst for global innovation. Seeing thousands of innovators, decision-makers, and entrepreneurs come together in Riyadh has been incredibly inspiring. Our vision has always been to create a platform where conversations lead to collaboration and collaboration leads to action. VAP Ventures is the natural next step in that journey, empowering founders who will shape the future of global innovation." ? Vishal Parmar, Founder & CEO, VAP Group
The momentum established at this summit will carry forward to the next Global AI Show set for Abu Dhabi on 12-13 November, 2026. This creates a perfect window for the discussions at Riyadh to materialize into something tangible and distribution-ready for the Abu Dhabi edition.
About Global AI Show
The Global AI Show is the definitive international stage where the future of artificial intelligence is forged. Hosted by VAP Group, this premier AI summit and conference unites global CXOs, visionary policymakers, and tech pioneers to move beyond the hype and address the real-world impact of AI.
About VAP Group
With 13+ years of expertise, VAP Group is a premier global consulting and media powerhouse driving the next wave of technology-led growth.
Through its media ecosystem and flagship events, including the Global AI Show, Global Games Show, and Global Blockchain Show, VAP Group connects policymakers, enterprises, and innovators worldwide, enabling strategic communications, ecosystem-building, and talent solutions.
Media Enquiries: media@globalaishow.com
Source: VAP Group
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