Global AI Show Riyadh reveals a powerhouse speaker lineup shaping the future of artificial intelligence in the Middle East

The Global AI Show Riyadh 2026, scheduled for June 29–30 in Riyadh, has revealed its first group of speakers, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers and technologists poised to shape artificial intelligence deployment across the Middle East. Organized by VAP Group and powered by Times of AI, the event will feature more than 100 unique speakers from 80+ countries and is expected to draw 10,000+ attendees, 100+ exhibitors and sponsors, and 200+ global media partners to the Kingdom.

"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," the event announcement states.

Speaker roster and themes

The initial speaker lineup announced by organisers includes seasoned investors, government digital transformation leads and enterprise AI executives. Notable names and titles listed in the programme include:

• 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

Organisers say the voices on the stage will address strategic priorities such as AI governance, enterprise deployment and operations, advanced machine learning applications, and the ethical frameworks required to operationalise responsible innovation. The event announcement highlighted the breadth of participation, noting, "This event will feature more than 100 unique speakers from 80+ countries" and underlined plans for a major exhibition component.

Event logistics and organiser background

Global AI Show Riyadh is produced by VAP Group, a global consulting and media organisation "focused on AI, blockchain, and gaming", with over 13 years of experience in PR, marketing and content platforms. VAP Group’s flagship events include the Global AI Show, Global Games Show and Global Blockchain Show, which the firm says are designed to connect policymakers, enterprises and innovators worldwide for strategic communications and ecosystem building. The event page directs interested parties to "Grab Your Tickets Now" for registration.

The exhibition floor is expected to host 100+ exhibitors and sponsors, while organisers anticipate more than 200 global media partners covering the two-day summit. The programme aims to combine plenary sessions, panel discussions and an exhibition to facilitate cross-sector dialogue on the policy, technical and commercial pathways for AI adoption.

Outlook

With an early roster spanning venture capital, national infrastructure projects, international digital cooperation and healthcare AI, the Global AI Show Riyadh positions itself as a convening point for practical and policy-focused discussions. If the stated attendance and media engagement targets are met, the June event will offer a concentrated snapshot of regional and international priorities for AI deployment and governance in 2026. For more information and registration details, the organisers list the event date as 29–30 June in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.