DeepFest 2026
About the event
DeepFest 2026 is a premier artificial-intelligence conference co-located with LEAP 2026 in Riyadh, running 31 August – 3 September 2026 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham. DeepFest focuses on AI research, ethics, governance, robotics, and enterprise adoption with speaker programs, live demos, and an AI exhibition floor.
Founders, data scientists, product leaders, and policy teams attend alongside LEAP’s broader technology audience. For international AI vendors, DeepFest offers targeted meetings with Saudi enterprises and government digital units pursuing Arabic models and regulated AI deployments.
AI commercialization and compliance
Pair DeepFest conversations with Motaded Technology sector guides, Motaded Library documents, and MISA setup pathways. Data residency and sector-specific rules often appear in procurement discussions — prepare reference architectures and local partner options.
Co-located planning
Book accommodation and transport for Malham campus scale; coordinate LEAP and DeepFest badges on official sites. Browse related events in the Events directory.
Why attend
180+ speakers on applied AI and governance.
Meet founders and Saudi digital units side by side.
Robotics and model showcases on the exhibition floor.
Key highlights
Combine Motaded guides with your LEAP + DeepFest itinerary.
Who should attend
Teams shipping models into regulated Saudi sectors.
Funds tracking MENA AI allocation.
Agenda overview
Keynotes on AI safety, Arabic models, and industry adoption.
Hands-on sessions for builders and product teams.
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