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Saudi Arabia's technology sector is growing quickly. AI adoption among Saudi businesses reached 33.1% in 2025, up from the previous year.
The country's conference calendar reflects this growth. Events cover AI, cybersecurity, cloud computing, data centres, and digital transformation. Riyadh hosts many of the largest technology events in the country.
Below, you'll find 12 IT conferences taking place from October 2026 through April 2027, listed in chronological order.
Below are the upcoming events in chronological order. Each entry includes the date, location, main technology topics, and who is most likely to benefit from attending.
Date: October 12-14, 2026
Location: CST Headquarters, Riyadh
The event brings together the Connecting the World from the Skies forum and the Space Sustainability Forum. Key topics include non-terrestrial networks (NTNs), 6G, direct-to-device connectivity, satellite communications, spectrum policy, and space sustainability.
Best for: Telecom engineers, satellite and space technology companies, connectivity providers, researchers, regulators, and professionals working on 6G or NTN technologies.
Date: October 25-26, 2026
Location: Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh
The summit focuses on how technology is changing Saudi Arabia's real estate sector. Topics include AI for asset management, digital twins, real estate tokenisation, digital marketplaces, smart buildings, and sustainable property technology. The event is expected to feature more than 200 speakers from 85 countries, along with more than 100 exhibitors.
Best for: PropTech companies, real estate technology providers, developers, investors, digital transformation teams, and startups building solutions for property management or construction.
Date: October 26-29, 2026
Location: King Abdulaziz International Conference Center, Riyadh
FII10 is broader than a traditional IT conference, but technology is one of its four main programme pillars. The event brings together investors, business leaders, policymakers, and innovators to discuss technology, investment, and the future of major industries. The 2026 edition also marks the 10th anniversary of FII.
Best for: Technology founders, investors, executives, startups, and companies looking for investment, strategic partnerships, or connections within Saudi Arabia's wider business ecosystem.
Date: November 9-10, 2026
Location: Riyadh Front, Riyadh
Seamless Saudi Arabia covers the technology behind digital commerce, payments, retail, and financial services. The 2026 programme includes topics such as AI and personalisation, digital wallets, real-time payments, embedded finance, e-commerce platforms, omnichannel retail, and digital customer experience. The event combines an exhibition with three conference stages.
Best for: FinTech companies, payment providers, banks, e-commerce businesses, retailers, digital commerce teams, and technology vendors entering or expanding in the Saudi market.
Date: December 1-3, 2026
Location: Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center, Malham
Black Hat MEA brings together cybersecurity professionals, technology companies, and security researchers from around the world. The 2026 event expects 40,000+ attendees, 500+ exhibiting brands, and 330+ speakers from more than 120 countries. The programme covers areas such as threat intelligence, cloud security, application security, penetration testing, and security operations.
Best for: Cybersecurity teams, security engineers, penetration testers, SOC professionals, security vendors, and companies looking to recruit or connect with cybersecurity talent.
Date: December 8-9, 2026
Location: Riyadh
The Government Digital Transformation Summit focuses on how Saudi government organisations are using technology to improve public services. Key areas include AI, cloud computing, data, cybersecurity, digital services, and government transformation.
Best for: Government technology providers, IT consultants, cloud and AI companies, digital transformation teams, and businesses targeting public-sector projects in Saudi Arabia.
Date: December 21-23, 2026
Location: Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center, Riyadh
The Next Generation IoT Expo focuses on connected technology and its use across industries. The event covers IoT, digital twins, big data, smart infrastructure, automation, and connected systems, with around 15,000 attendees expected.
Best for: IoT companies, hardware providers, systems integrators, smart infrastructure companies, technology consultants, and businesses developing connected solutions for Saudi projects.
Date: January 27, 2027
Location: Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center, Riyadh
Data Center Nation Riyadh focuses on the infrastructure needed to support Saudi Arabia's growing digital economy. Topics include AI-ready data centres, power and energy, cooling, data centre design, cloud infrastructure, and sustainability. The 2026 edition attracted more than 1,000 data centre leaders, with 105 speakers and 106 sponsors.
Best for: Data centre operators, cloud providers, infrastructure engineers, energy companies, equipment suppliers, and technology businesses involved in large-scale digital infrastructure.
Date: February 2-3, 2027
Location: Riyadh
The Global AI Show focuses on practical applications of artificial intelligence across business and government. The Riyadh edition is expected to attract 10,000+ attendees, 100+ speakers, and 100+ exhibitors, with sessions covering enterprise AI, generative AI, machine learning, AI infrastructure, and data.
Best for: AI companies, technology leaders, data professionals, machine learning teams, investors, and businesses exploring AI solutions for the Saudi market.
Date: February 14-15, 2027
Location: Al-Kharj
This academic conference focuses on research and development in emerging technologies. It can be useful for professionals interested in new technology research, university collaboration, and academic-industry partnerships.
Best for: Researchers, university teams, R&D professionals, technology companies working with academic institutions, and postgraduate students.
Check the host institution's official channels for the latest programme, dates, and venue before making travel plans.
Date: April 12-15, 2027
Location: Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center, Malham
LEAP is one of Saudi Arabia's largest technology events, covering AI, cloud computing, cybersecurity, startups, enterprise technology, fintech, and emerging technologies. Attendance grew from around 100,000 people at its 2022 launch to more than 200,000 in 2024 and 2025, making it a major meeting point for the Saudi and international technology sectors.
Best for: Technology companies, startups, investors, enterprise IT teams, developers, government technology professionals, and businesses looking to build connections in Saudi Arabia.
Date: April 12-15, 2027
Location: Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center, Malham
DeepFest runs alongside LEAP and focuses specifically on artificial intelligence. The event covers generative AI, machine learning, data, AI infrastructure, automation, and enterprise applications of AI. The 2025 edition attracted more than 68,000 attendees.
Best for: AI and machine learning professionals, data scientists, technology leaders, AI startups, researchers, and companies developing or adopting AI solutions.
Saudi Arabia is investing heavily in technology, making its conferences useful for companies and professionals that want to understand the local market. The country's technology priorities include AI, cloud computing, cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, and digital government.
Attending these events can help you:
Attending the right event is only the first step. A little preparation can help companies get more value from their time at Saudi technology conferences.
Saudi IT conferences can lead to more than new business contacts. They can also reveal where companies need to grow their technology teams. A conversation at LEAP, Black Hat MEA, or Seamless can lead to a new project. That project may create a need for additional technical staff.
This is where the right hiring model matters.
SaviorHire’s recruitment team can source and pre-screen technology professionals based on the skills a company needs, while staff augmentation can help companies add technical capacity when project requirements change.
With a pool of 50,000+ pre-screened specialists, more than 2,000 placements, and 100+ partner companies, SaviorHire can support companies that turn conference conversations into new hiring requirements.
If you are planning to expand your technology team in Saudi Arabia in 2027, get in touch with SaviorHire to discuss your hiring needs.
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Hamlet Mirzoyan
Tech & iGaming Recruitment Expert, CEO of SaviorHire
Hamlet Mirzoyan
Tech & iGaming Recruitment Expert, CEO of SaviorHire
Hamlet Mirzoyan helps companies in the tech industry build strong and high-performing teams. With over a decade of experience in technical recruitment, he shares insights on hiring trends, talent strategies, and industry updates through the SaviorHire blog.
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