The Global AI Show 2026 in Riyadh brings an engaging experience for anyone interested in the future of artificial intelligence. Organized by VAP Group and powered by the Times of AI, the Global AI Show (GAIS) is planned with a vision to explore AI’s potential across multiple sectors, from business solutions to user-centric applications. GAIS brings to the fore the transformation of different human spheres led by AI.
Attendees will take part in in-depth discussions on AI strategy, machine learning, natural language processing, and predictive analytics. Participants will also engage directly with AI tools and platforms, enabling them to apply solutions to real-world business challenges.
Ethics and regulation remain central themes, with dedicated sessions on responsible AI deployment, algorithmic fairness, and data privacy. As global AI adoption accelerates, understanding these frameworks is essential for businesses and policymakers. GAIS encourages dialogue on how innovation and responsibility can coexist to deliver long-term AI solutions.
Global Thought Leaders and Visionary Speakers
Past editions of the Global AI Show have featured a remarkable mix of global leaders, visionaries, and innovators across technology, governance, healthcare, and cybersecurity. Speakers have included Honourable Nate Glubish, Minister of Technology and Innovation, Government of Alberta, Canada; Pujya Brahmavihari Swami, Head of BAPS Hindu Mandir UAE; and Professor Shafi Ahmed, renowned surgeon, futurist, humanitarian, and CEO of Medical Realities.
The lineup has also included John Nosta, leading innovation theorist in technology, AI, and medicine and Founder of NOSTALAB; Janet Adams, COO and Board Director at SingularityNET/ASI; and Jeanie Fang, Director of Data & AI at Crunchbase, who have shared deep expertise in artificial intelligence and data innovation.
Networking, Collaboration, and the Future of AI
Networking is a core focus of GAIS, with interactive zones designed to facilitate partnerships, investments, and collaborations. The Global AI Show fosters a dynamic environment where industry leaders, innovators, and investors connect to explore new opportunities and shape the future together.
The program features a series of headliners, keynotes, and panel discussions examining AI’s real-world applications and its transformative impact across critical industries. Topics address Saudi Arabia’s vision of an AI-led future, the roadmap toward 2030, and the evolving partnership between humans and intelligent machines. Sessions also explore practical AGI implementations, AI-driven patient-centered healthcare, breakthroughs in drug discovery, personalized medicine, and predictive technologies reshaping healthcare outcomes.
Collectively, these discussions highlight how AI is expanding possibilities, driving cross-industry collaboration, and accelerating the next generation of technological and societal advancement. By convening global AI experts and stakeholders, the Global AI Show reinforces Riyadh’s position as a global hub for technological innovation. Attendees will leave inspired, informed, and ready to leverage AI for meaningful impact.
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