The IDC CIO Summit Saudi Arabia 2026 will take place from September 28 to 29, 2026, at the Fairmont Riyadh.

As the Kingdom's premier gathering for technology decision-makers, this edition arrives at a transformative moment for the region’s digital economy. The summit serves as an essential strategic platform for Chief Information Officers, IT executives, and public sector leaders driving enterprise transformation. Under the overarching theme centred around the rise of agentic AI systems and sovereign technology, the event addresses the critical shifts required to build future-ready organisations. Additionally, as Saudi Arabia accelerates its Vision 2030 digital imperatives, technology leaders face the challenge of scaling artificial intelligence, modernising cloud infrastructure, and ensuring robust data governance while keeping pace with rapid technological advancement. Besides, the two-day event explores how enterprises can transition from foundational digital adoption to fully autonomous, AI-driven operations. The agenda features an immersive lineup of keynote presentations, interactive panel discussions, specialised roundtables, and tech showcases. Industry visionaries and global solution providers will dive deep into priority topics, including enterprise automation, sovereign cloud architecture, cybersecurity resilience, and sustainable IT strategies. Beyond high-level insights, the summit offers unparalleled networking opportunities for over 100 enterprise tech leaders. Participants will connect with peer executives, exchange actionable roadmaps, and build cross-industry partnerships designed to unlock long-term business value. Further, by gathering the architects of Saudi Arabia's digital landscape, the IDC CIO Summit 2026 reinforces the Kingdom’s position as a global epicentre for technological innovation and strategic IT leadership. Read more: Global Forum on the Ethics of AI, 2026