Saudi Makes Future 2026
About the event
Saudi Makes Future is an international artificial intelligence expo holding its first edition in Riyadh from 14 to 16 December 2026 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center. It is the Saudi extension of the European We Make Future festival of digital innovation and artificial intelligence, and its organisers present it as the largest international AI event in the Middle East, targeting more than 70,000 visitors from over 90 countries across an exhibition floor of 20,000 to 30,000 square metres.
The show floor is divided into specialised districts covering artificial intelligence and advanced technologies, robotics, marketing technology, smart cities, government technology, cybersecurity, financial technology and e-commerce, alongside national pavilions presenting the digital transformation initiatives of participating countries. Content runs across eight tracks: AI and advanced technologies; AI-driven startups and open innovation; creative and digital media; education technology and future skills; cybersecurity and digital trust; digital business and the future of work; digital government and national services; and financial technology and the digital economy. It addresses technology companies, government delegations, venture capital funds, startups and investors.
Attendance is by prior registration through an account created on the event website, and the organiser has announced no visitor entry fee. The exhibition floor is accompanied by a conference programme running on four stages with keynotes, investment panels and hands-on workshops, together with the AI 4 Future international startup competition and scheduled business meetings between exhibitors, investors and government bodies.