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  • September 08, 2026
  • VOCO Riyadh

ABOUT THE EVENT.

Sovereign AI -The GEC Enterprise Intelligence Summit 2026 is a flagship gathering of CIOs, CISOs, CTOs,Chief Data Officers, AI leaders, policymakers, and industry innovators exploring the real impact of artificial intelligence across enterprises and government.

The summit goes beyond hype to address the most urgent questions facing organisations today:How do we scale AI? How do we govern it?

How do we build sovereign capabilities? How do we achieve ROI?

Featuring keynote presentations, executive panels, fireside chats, technical breakouts, and hands-on demonstrations, the summit brings together thought leaders shaping the next decade of AI transformation

This Summit cuts through the noise and the hype.

Numbers speak louder than the hype

How do we scale
AI responsibly?

​ How do we
govern it?​

How do we build
sovereign capabilities?​

How do we achieve real,
measurable ROI?

KEY INSIGHTS THE REALITY YOUR ATTENDEES ARE LIVING

AI transformation isn’t theoretical anymore — it’s urgent, messy, and mission-critical.​ And the numbers speak louder than the hype:

71% of enterprises have launched AI initiatives, but only 14% achieve scaled business
95% of AI pilots fail to reach production due to lack of governance, infrastructure, or ROI clarity.
$1.3 trillion in potential economic value is locked behind poor data readiness.
74% of digital leaders cite skills shortage as the biggest barrier to AI deployment.
68% of CISOs believe AI-driven threats will outpace defensive capabilities by 2027.
Every $1 invested in enterprise AI can unlock $3–$8 in measurable value when properly operationalised.

Voices Shaping the Future of Artificial Intelligence Meet the AI Visionaries

GEC AI Summit 2026 ALIGNMENT WITH UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs)

Artificial intelligence is a transformative force with global responsibility.

The summit accelerates advancements in AI infrastructure, sovereign compute, digital innovation, and next-generation industrial capabilities — strengthening the region’s competitive and technological foundations.

Responsible AI governance is essential to societal stability. By promoting ethics, model assurance, safety frameworks, & regulatory alignment, the summit supports resilient, trustworthy, &transparent institutions capable of governing the AI era.

Who Will attend The GEC Enterprise
Intelligent Summit

CIOs, CTOs, CISOs

Chief Data Officers

Heads of AI/ML, Engineering, Innovation

IT & Cloud Directors, AI researchers & practitioners

Cybersecurity leaders, Industry CEOs & founders

Government digital leaders

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AI SUMMIT KSA

September 8, 2026
9:00 am - 10:00 am

Registration and Networking

10:15 am - 10:20 am

Welcome Note

10:25 am - 10:40 am

How AI is shaping the Saudi Vision 2030

10:45 am - 11:00 am

Scaling AI from Pilot to Production ？ Why Most Enterprises Fail

11:10 am - 11:45 am

Panel Discussion: Building AI-Ready Infrastructure ？ Compute, Storage & AI Factories

11:45 am - 12:15 pm

Coffee Break & Networking

12:20 pm - 12:40 pm

Sovereign AI Platforms_Tailored for the Saudi Arabian Enterprises

1:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Panel Discussion: Gen AI - Data governance, data sensitivity, compliance. How are Saudi public sectors overcoming this challenge

1:40 pm - 2:00 pm

AI for Cybersecurity ？ Threat Detection, SOC Automation & AI Shielding

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Lunch and Networking

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Executive Boardroom on AI and Saudi Vision 2030 - Developing a world-class infrastructure with the key industries

4:00 am - 4:10 pm

Post Lunch Opening Keynote ？ Welcome Address by Digital Economy Summit & Global Enterprise Connect

4:10 pm - 4:25 pm

Government Keynote ？ Digital Economy Vision: How Strategic Insight & Data Unlock National Value

4:25 pm - 4:40 pm

Partner Note

4:40 pm - 5:10 pm

Panel Discussion ？ Driving Digital Transformation with Purpose (Study-led Decision Making ？ Policy Alignment ？ Infrastructure Readiness)

5:10 pm - 5:25 pm

Government Keynote ？ The National Digital Economy Roadmap: Linking Evidence-Based Studies to Actionable Transformation Strategies

5:25 pm - 5:40 pm

Partner Note

5:40 pm - 6:10 pm

Panel Discussion ？ Economic Impact & Digital Value Chains (Quantifying ROI ？ GDP Contribution ？ Sector Growth Acceleration)

6:10 pm - 6:25 pm

Government Keynote ？ Economic Impact of Data & Emerging Technologies: How AI, Big Data & Analytics Are Reshaping GDP Contributors

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Coffee, Networking & Partner Booth Visits

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

GEC Awards Ceremony ？ Celebrating the Boldest Movers in Digital Economy Execution: The Leaders, the Implementers & the Change-Makers

9:00 pm -

Dinner & Networking

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