#DeepFest26 brings together the global AI ecosystem. Powered by @sdaia.saudi & colocated with @leapandinnovate
đź“… 31 Aug - 3 Sept, 2026
đź“ŤRiyadh, KSA
AI is the story of our time. DeepFest is where that story gets told honestly - by the scientists building the models, the companies deploying them at scale, and the investors placing their bets on what comes next.
Live demos. Keynotes. Sector dedicated conversations.
A purpose-built space for the global AI and deep tech community, inside LEAP East this July. #IntoNewWorlds #DeepFest
What does it really take to turn data into decisions that matter?
Chandra Donelson has spent years answering exactly that. From boardrooms to global strategy, she brings clarity to how AI moves from ambition to action.
At DeepFest, expect a conversation grounded in real experience, real impact, and what it actually takes to lead in a data-driven world.
📍 31 Aug – 3 Sep 2026 | Riyadh
#DeepFest26 #OneLEAPAway
Following extensive consultation with our partners and stakeholders, LEAP 2026 will now take place from 31 August – 3 September 2026 in Riyadh.
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This decision ensures the fifth edition of LEAP continues to deliver the world-class experience it is known for, bringing together the highest quality international speaker faculty, investor base, and global technology community.
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We can’t wait to welcome you back later this year and make our fifth edition the best one yet.
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What happens when one of the world’s most famous futurists steps into the AI conversation?
Dr.Michio Kaku, Professor of Theoretical Physics at the City College of New York, joins DeepFest 2026 to explore the technologies that could redefine the future of humanity.
From the mysteries of the universe to the rise of intelligent machines, get ready for a mind-expanding perspective on what comes next.
See him live at DeepFest
13–16 April 2026 | Riyadh
#DeepFest26
Governance is no longer a compliance function, it’s a leadership mandate.
At DeepFest 2026, Nollie Maoto brings a boardroom lens to AI oversight, exploring how enterprises can move from reactive control to proactive intelligence.
From regulatory agility to reputational resilience, her perspective reveals how strong governance frameworks don’t slow innovation - they strengthen it.
Because in the age of AI, trust is the ultimate competitive edge.
#DeepFest26 #LiveTomorrowToday
Data-driven platforms sit at the center of how organizations manage relationships, services, and decision-making. As a Diamond Sponsor at DeepFest, Salesforce supports the use of intelligent platforms across enterprise environments.
During DeepFest, Salesforce will highlight how connected data supports operational clarity and AI-informed workflows.
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Modern AI applications rely on accessible and well-managed data environments. As a Gold Sponsor at DeepFest, Snowflake supports cloud-based data platforms used for analytics and AI workloads.
During DeepFest, Snowflake will highlight how data platforms support scalable analytics and AI use cases.
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When AI meets healthcare, precision can save lives.
At DeepFest 2026, Faisal Saeed shares how AI research is advancing stroke prediction and enabling smarter health systems across the UK and the Middle East. From data-driven insights to real-world clinical impact, his work highlights how intelligent technologies can support earlier intervention and better patient outcomes.
A look at how academic research is shaping the future of digital health.
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Preparing data for AI requires clarity, governance, and repeatable processes.
As a Silver Sponsor at DeepFest 2026, Alteryx will highlight how analytics workflows support AI readiness.
What if AI could understand not just what we say, but how we feel?
At DeepFest 2026, Rana Gujral explores the rise of emotion AI and how interpreting human behavior through speech is reshaping the way machines interact with people. From building trust in AI systems to enabling more human-centric technologies, his insights spotlight the next evolution of intelligent systems.
Discover how emotion and ethics are becoming core pillars of AI innovation.
#DeepFest26 #LiveTomorrowToday
AI at scale demands more than innovation - it demands infrastructure.
At DeepFest 2026, Anton Dzhoraev explores how advanced AI platforms are transforming generative models from pilots into powerful, secure production systems.
From performance optimization to compliance at scale, discover how the next generation of intelligent systems is being built and not just imagined.
#DeepFest26 #LiveTomorrowToday
Sovereign AI isn’t just a policy conversation, it’s an engineering challenge at scale.
At DeepFest 2026, Will Badr takes us inside the architecture behind production-ready GenAI. From distributed cloud infrastructure to enterprise-grade deployment, he’ll unpack what it truly takes to move from experimentation to impact.
Because building sovereign intelligence isn’t about hype - it’s about precision, performance, and platforms built to last.
#DeepFest26 #LiveTomorrowToday
