Riyadh will become a hub for artificial intelligence and data science in August 2025 as Saudi Arabia hosts the Smart Data & AI Summit. Scheduled for August 27-28, the summit underscores the Kingdom’s ambition to be a frontrunner in the global digital landscape. Organizers expect over 300 specialists to converge and explore cutting-edge developments, hurdles, and prospects within the data and AI domains.
Fueled by projections estimating an $8.8 billion data analytics market by 2030, this event directly aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 initiatives. Discussions will revolve around crucial areas such as open data navigation, AI fusion strategies, the importance of ethical data governance, and the development of unified data cloud infrastructures. The Data Management Association (DAMA Saudi Arabia)’s involvement as a supporting partner emphasizes responsible data handling. The summit intends to accelerate digital transformation, stimulate innovation, overcome regulatory challenges, and unlock key investment opportunities within the Saudi data and AI markets.