Global AI Show Riyadh 2026: Agentic AI & Nation-Building

The Global AI Show in Riyadh, held from June 29th to 30th, 2026, cemented its status as a key event for the Kingdom's 'Year of Artificial Intelligence.' This two-day summit attracted over 6,700 attendees, featured more than 100 global speakers and exhibitors, and saw 70% CXO-level delegation from over 80 countries. What's interesting is the event reinforced the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's role as a global AI powerhouse, shifting focus from experimental AI to nation-scale deployment. VAP Group also launched VAP Ventures, an initiative to back 100 startups by 2030. The show highlighted the "Human-AI Interaction" framework, with keynotes on workforce planning and AI-driven recruitment. This event demonstrates the growing global adoption of AI across industries.