DeepFest Opens at LEAP 2026 with More than 100 Global Speakers
RIYADH, September 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — DeepFest has opened alongside LEAP 2026 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham, bringing together more than 100 speakers from 17 countries.
Dedicated to artificial intelligence and deep technologies, the platform features more than 50 sessions and participation from 100 global brands. The Saudi Data and AI Authority is a key partner of the event.
Opening DeepFest, Director of the National Information Center at SDAIA Dr. Esam Alwagait said the event explores the future of AI and its growing applications across the business sector.
Its agenda examines the potential of agentic AI, rapid developments in robotics and the integration of artificial intelligence into core enterprise systems.
DeepFest also addresses global changes influencing how organizations establish trust, implement responsible AI governance and deploy large AI models.
Alwagait said the event would feature high-level sessions, discussions and dialogues while serving as a platform for collaboration and innovation.
He highlighted Saudi Arabia’s growing role in artificial intelligence, supported by national talent, international partnerships and strategic initiatives.
Alwagait said AI should no longer be viewed simply as a technological capability. It has become a force influencing how people think, make decisions and work.
Source: Saudi Press Agency
