The Smart Data & AI Summit, taking place August 27–28, 2025 at JW Marriott Riyadh, stands as one of the Middle East’s premier platforms for technology and innovation. Organized by Tradepass and aligned with Vision 2030, the summit is designed to accelerate Saudi Arabia’s AI ambitions and its National Data Strategy.
With over 600+ global and regional data and AI leaders in attendance—including senior officials from SDAIA, Aramco, and the Ministry of Communications and IT—the event will spotlight how AI and data are reshaping economies, industries, and governance across the Kingdom.
Saudi Arabia’s AI market is projected to reach $100 billion by 2030, contributing 12.4% of national GDP, making AI a central pillar in the country’s transformation from oil-dependence to a diversified digital economy.
Key Themes:
Data Fabric & Mesh Architecture – unlocking enterprise-wide data value
Responsible & Explainable AI – building ethical and transparent AI ecosystems
Smart Cities & Public Sector Digitalization – leveraging AI for future-ready governance
Predictive Analytics & Real-time Intelligence – enhancing decision-making and resilience
Industries in Focus:
Education, oil & gas, healthcare, media, agriculture, hospitality, and manufacturing—sectors where AI adoption is creating new growth frontiers.
Key Topics:
Embarking on the Kingdom’s Data Oasis: Unlocking Saudi Arabia’s Potential
Balancing Transparency & National Security: Open Data in the Kingdom
Data & AI Dynamics: Redefining the Digital Economy
AI in Smart Urban Development: Transforming Cityscapes
Generative Meets Predictive: The New AI Fusion
Data Mesh at Scale: Maximizing Value from Distributed Data
Digital Transformation Reimagined: Driving Success with Analytics & AI
Data Virtualization: Delivering a Holistic Enterprise View
