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Today The region’s leading AI event. co-organised by artificial intelligence

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13-16 April 2026

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

ORGANISED BY

50,000+

ATTENDANCE

150+

SPEAKERS

120+

EXHIBITORS

DAYS

About DeepFest

DeepFest launched in 2023. Now heading into its fourth edition, it’s become the meeting point for people working at the forefront of AI – from researchers and founders to engineers, policymakers and product leads.

Held alongside LEAP – the world’s most-attended tech event – DeepFest is built for those building real solutions. The 2026 edition will feature sector-focused stages, practical training, product demos, startup pitches and conversations that dig into how AI is being deployed – and where it’s heading next.

You’ll also get insight into national strategies and the role of government in shaping what comes next.

Our areas of interest

DeepFest 2026 will spotlight national AI strategies and real-world applications across multiple sectors with talks, technical deep dives, live demos, startup pitches and training led by the people building and deploying AI every day. You’ll find sector-specific stages, a curated exhibition of global AI companies and sessions designed to move the conversation beyond theory into impact.

Robotics

Generative AI

Customer Experience

Machine Learning

Automation

Large Learning Models

DeepFest 2025 highlights

DeepFest 2025 put real-world AI breakthroughs in focus – with keynotes from industry leaders, hands-on deep learning sessions and workshops built for practical insight.

The voices that shaped DeepFest 2025

Marc Raibert

Founder, Boston Dynamics

Dr. Daniela Braga

Founder and CEO, Defined.AI

Panos A. Panay

President of The Recording Academy

Nabiha Saklayen

CEO and Co-Founder of Cellino

Michael Spranger

President, Sony AI

Mia Shah-Dand

CEO of Lighthouse3 and Founder of Women in AI Ethics

Melissa Lawton

Chief Content Officer, SailGP

Margarete Schramboeck

Board Member of Aramco Digital

Why attend #DeepFest26?

Connect

DeepFest 2026 brings together a global AI community – from engineers and researchers to founders and policymakers. It’s a space to have real conversations, build meaningful connections and find collaborators who get what you’re working on.

Explore

120+ AI companies are expected on the exhibition floor at DeepFest 2026 – from early-stage startups to established global players. It’s where you’ll get a first look at what’s being built, what’s launching next and how it’s being applied across industries. Planning to exhibit? You’ll be in front of buyers, investors and decision-makers, plus gain exposure through press and international media.

Learn

Across four days, you’ll hear from 200+ voices shaping the future of AI – through technical sessions, sector-specific talks and practical training. Whether you're building, researching or deploying AI, you’ll leave with ideas you can actually use.

Why exhibit at #DeepFest26?

Reach a global audience

DeepFest 2026 will bring together 50,000+ attendees from across the AI ecosystem. It’s a rare chance to connect with new customers, partners and decision-makers – all in one place.

Showcase what you’re building

Whether you're launching new tools or scaling existing products, DeepFest puts your AI solutions in front of the right audience – helping drive leads, visibility and long-term relationships.

Learn about the latest AI trends

From sector-focused keynotes to technical workshops and hands-on sessions, DeepFest is built for learning. Hear from people applying AI in the real world and stay in sync with where the tech is headed.

Network with other AI professionals

You’ll be in good company. Meet fellow AI professionals – from founders and engineers to enterprise leads and investors – and open the door to new ideas, partnerships and deals.

I’ve been so impressed with DeepFest, not only do you have the best data scientists and AI experts that are attending DeepFest, but you have a lot of key business leaders and executives that want to come and learn more. There’s so much buzz going around, I’ve never seen this much energy at an AI conference.

Ricky Ray Butler

CEO, Benlabs

What I really like about DeepFest, is the exposure to all of the solutions that we are seeing with AI. And then again, making those connections with people from around the world, hearing their ideas and exchanging potential solutions.

Betsy Greytok

Vice President, Ethics & Policy, IBM

I'm completely puzzled by the organisation of LEAP and DeepFest because it's so dynamic and there are so many people that speak of the latest technologies. It's incredible.

Nadia Thalmann

Founder and Director, MIRAlab

If you go back to a few years ago, AI was a curiosity, there was interest. But, now you see the business moving. You see executives and partners betting really big and so it's the momentum you see here, which is fantastic because that means that there is value on the other side.

Ben Taylor

Chief AI Strategist, Dataiku

It's been amazing just walking around the showfloor and seeing companies and experts from all over the world. DeepFest has done a great job at inviting the top people in the world to come to Saudi Arabia and work on bringing us the future faster.

Alvin Wang Graylin

China President and Global VP of Corporate Development, China

DeepFest is very important because it doesn't matter where you sit in the organisation, it does a phenominal job of bringing in individuals from all over the globe together to share a global perspective of what's happening.

Sol Rashidi

Co-located with LEAP

DeepFest 2026 will take place alongside LEAP – the world’s most-attended tech event. Returning for its fifth edition in Riyadh from 13-16 April 2026, LEAP brings together global tech leaders, investors and innovators to explore what’s next for technology and society.

170,000+

Global visitors

1,800+

Global tech brands

1,100+

Tech expert speakers

680+

Startups

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