The Digital Transformation Summit KSA 2026 is a flagship technology leadership event designed to accelerate digital innovation and business transformation across Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East. Scheduled for 11 February 2026 at the prestigious Riyadh Marriott Hotel from 9 AM to 5 PM, this summit brings together over 300 senior technology executives, business leaders, and digital innovators to explore how emerging technologies can reshape enterprise strategy, streamline operations, and drive competitive growth in today’s digital economy.
As a CPD-certified summit, attendees can earn up to 8 hours of professional development points, underscoring its value for career development and strategic learning. The event is part of a globally recognized series of digital transformation summits held in major cities worldwide, reflecting best practices, real-world insights, and practical frameworks that empower organizations to thrive in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
At its core, the summit underscores the strategic imperative of digital transformation in modern business. It tackles key drivers of change such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Web 3.0, the Internet of Things (IoT), quantum computing, and cybersecurity, technologies that are rapidly redefining how enterprises innovate and compete. The agenda is curated to help decision-makers understand not just emerging tech, but how to embed it into strategic planning, operational design, and leadership thinking.
The summit agenda features dynamic keynote addresses, expert panels, and interactive workshops. These sessions are led by distinguished leaders from regional and global organizations, offering insights into high-impact topics such as:
● CEO-led digital growth strategies that harness AI for enterprise-wide impact.
● Translating digital investment into measurable business value, with frameworks for C-suite alignment and return-on-innovation measurement.
● Modernizing legacy systems to enhance agility, scalability, and business resilience. ● Future-ready cybersecurity practices, including Zero Trust principles and defenses against emerging quantum risks.
● Smart digital procurement practices that align technology selection with business priorities and cost efficiency.
● The evolving role of data and trust in scalable AI adoption and digital infrastructure development.
Beyond learning, the summit fosters high-value networking, with tailored opportunities to connect one-on-one with technology partners, solution providers, and global thought leaders. It also celebrates excellence through the DT 50, a definitive list highlighting 50 technology leaders and innovators whose work has significantly advanced digital transformation and technology adoption in their fields.
Participants span a broad spectrum of enterprise roles, including Chief Information Officers (CIOs), Chief Technology Officers (CTOs), Chief Digital Officers (CDOs), Heads of Data Science and Analytics, Information Security Leaders, and other senior directors responsible for digital strategy and technology execution. This diverse mix ensures deep dialogue and cross-industry perspectives, making the summit a highly collaborative environment for tackling real business challenges.
In a rapidly transforming global landscape, where digital maturity is closely tied to economic success, the Digital Transformation Summit KSA 2026 offers a strategic platform for leaders to exchange ideas, build partnerships, and accelerate their organizations’ digital journeys with clarity and confidence.
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