DeepFest - Artificial Intelligence is a premier annual event dedicated to the global AI ecosystem, co-located with LEAP, one of the world's most attended technology gatherings. Launched in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, it has rapidly established itself as a critical meeting point for AI innovators, researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders. The event serves as a dedicated platform for converging on research breakthroughs, governance frameworks, and enterprise deployment strategies in AI. For exhibitors, DeepFest offers an unparalleled opportunity to reach a global audience of over 68,000 attendees, facilitating connections with new customers, partners, and decision-makers, and showcasing the latest AI products. Professional buyers and attendees gain a unique chance to explore cutting-edge AI trends, evaluate new tools and vendors, identify potential collaborators, and acquire critical knowledge from over 180 influential speakers. Its rapid expansion underscores its growing significance as a hub for digital innovation and AI advancements in the Middle East and globally.
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Global AI Ecosystem Hub
A critical meeting point for AI innovators, researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders, co-located with LEAP, a major global tech gathering.
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Rapid Growth & Scale
Demonstrated significant growth from 20,000 attendees in 2023 to over 68,000 anticipated in 2026, with increasing exhibitors and speakers.
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Comprehensive AI Program
Features keynote presentations, interactive panel discussions, hands-on workshops, technical sessions, and live onstage demos.
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Key Exhibit Sectors
Focuses on AI Governance, Advanced AI Technologies & Robotics, and AI in Enterprise & Industry Applications.
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DeepFest 2026 is scheduled from August 31 to September 3, 2026.
DeepFest is organized by Tahaluf and powered by the Saudi Authority for Data and Artificial Intelligence (SDAIA).
The core exhibit sectors include AI Governance, Ethics & Policy; Advanced AI Technologies & Robotics; and AI in Enterprise & Industry Applications.
DeepFest targets AI researchers, data scientists, engineering leaders, executives, policy advisors, ethicists, startup founders, and investors.