DeepFest 2026 Returns to Riyadh
Riyadh's AI and deep technology platform returns for its fifth edition in late August 2026, with tens of thousands of attendees and hundreds of companies during Saudi Arabia's Year of AI.
Date: August 31 to September 3, 2026. Venue: Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center, Malham district, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Who it is for: AI startups, investors, policymakers and major institutions interested in practical AI applications, not only discussion. Cost: Paid, with tickets available through the official website of the co-located LEAP event. Register: https://deepfest.com/
DeepFest is the dedicated platform for AI and deep technology. Organised by Tahaluf, it runs alongside the fifth edition of LEAP. This year's event forms part of Saudi Arabia's celebration of 2026 as the Year of AI, with more than 68,000 attendees, 180 speakers and over 120 AI companies expected on the exhibition floor. Themes include AI governance, security, robotics and sustainability, with live practical demonstrations instead of theoretical discussions alone, as described by LEAP Events Director Basma Dawas.