Event Overview
The IDC CIO Summit Saudi Arabia 2026 returns to Riyadh for its 16th edition on September 28 and 29, under the theme “The Rise of Agentic Systems.” The country’s premier gathering of technology decision-makers, the summit convenes senior leaders from government, industry, and technology to define strategies for responsible, scalable AI deployment aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. Backed by a $100 billion national AI investment and with enterprise AI spend projected to reach $1 trillion by 2029, the Kingdom is accelerating adoption of AI, automation, and data-driven innovation across every sector. The summit addresses the most urgent priorities facing organisations today, including:
- Scaling Agentic AI Across the Enterprise
- Modernising Legacy Systems and Data Foundations
- AI Governance, Digital Sovereignty, and NCA Compliance
- Building AI Talent and Cross-Functional Leadership
- Aligning Cloud and AI Strategy with Vision 2030
Why Attend?
Saudi Arabia’s Premier CIO Gathering
Connect with the Kingdom’s most influential technology decision-makers, including CIOs and digital transformation leaders from NEOM, Saudia Airlines, ROSHN, Fakeeh Care Group, Flyadeal, and leading government entities.
Research-Backed Intelligence
Hear directly from IDC analysts and Senior VP Matt Eastwood on the latest data shaping enterprise AI decisions in Saudi Arabia, with practical frameworks for leading organisations into the agentic future.
Define What Comes Next
From the Voices of AI Innovations award recognising measurable AI outcomes, to expert panels and 1:1 meetings, the summit is designed to move conversations from strategy to execution.
SUDO at IDC CIO Summit Saudi Arabia 2026
SUDO Consultants is proud to participate in the IDC CIO Summit Saudi Arabia 2026 in Riyadh. Our presence at the event allows us to:
- Showcase our cloud, agentic AI, and managed services solutions built for enterprise-scale transformation across the Kingdom
- Connect with CIOs, CDOs, and government digital leaders driving Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 agenda
- Discuss real-world use cases in cloud migration, AI adoption, and secure digital transformation
- Explore partnerships that support long-term digital growth and innovation across the KSA market
We look forward to connecting with the innovators, decision-makers, and visionaries shaping the future of technology in Saudi Arabia.