UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF HIS HIGHNESS PRINCE DR. FAISAL BIN ABDULAZIZ BIN AYYAF, MAYOR OF RIYADH REGION AND CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF RIPC

14 September 2026Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center (RICEC)

Empowering Vision 2030 through smart urban innovation. 

Smart Cities Saudi Summit is Saudi Arabia’s premier platform for shaping the future of urban living. As the kingdom accelerates its transformation under Vision 2030, this summit unites public and private sector leaders to reimagine urban innovation, connectivity and sustainability.  

With a spotlight on AI-powered innovation, green mobility, citizen-first urban ecosystems and digital governance, the summit fosters powerful dialogue, strategic partnerships and actionable roadmaps to drive the next phase of smart city development across the Kingdom. 

Join policymakers, technology pioneers, and city planners shaping the future of Saudi Arabia’s urban landscape. Experience a dynamic mix of high-impact keynotes, use cases, interactive panel discussions, and technology deep dives to explore actionable strategies to build inclusive, cognitive and resilient cities. 

Date

14 September 2026

Venue

Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center

2025 Themes

Thank you to our 2025 speakers

Dr. Hajar El Haddaoui

Director General | Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO)

Dr. Martyn Davies

Head of City Excellence | Royal Commission for Riyadh City

Eng. Mohammed Dhaifallah Binhijna

Head of Smart Cities | Eastern Province Municipality

Mohammed Shah

IT & Smart City Director | Knowledge Economic City Co.

Husain Buhwaid

Senior Development Director | Misk City

Mohammed Alhazza

Project Delivery Director | King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD)

Sultan Moraished

Group Head of Technology & Corporate Excellence | Red Sea Global

Ahmad Almontshery

Digital Architecture and Delivery Director | Ardara

Mujahid Al Abdan

General Manager of Digital Strategy | Riyadh Infrastructure Projects Center

Dr. Saad Nafisah

Director – AI & Emerging Technologies | Confidential, Saudi Arabia

Eng. Ali AlAwaji

Executive Director for Geospatial Data Governance | UN-GGIM - Arab States

Alaa Banabilah

Director of New Logistics Zones | Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services

Dr. Mohammed S. Al Surf

Founder & President | SPSA

Dr. Marji Ayed Alshammari

Assistant Professor | King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology

Dr. Moustafa Nasralla

Leader of Smart Systems Engineering Lab | Prince Sultan University

Sasha Sud

Senior Director of Smart Cities | AtkinsRéalis

Abdullah Abualnoor

Conference Chair | Smart Cities Saudi Summit

Velina Mirincheva

Lead Principal Urban Planner | Atkins Realis

Oliver Kraft

Executive Vice President of Corporate Account | Siemens

Jeffery Beyer

Founder and Managing Director | Zest Associates

Cristina Niculescu

Digital Transformation Director | Nemetschek Group

Pierre Schwing

Senior Vice-President IMEA & APAC Regions | Umovity Group of Companies

Ammar Alali

Member | Saudi Leadership Society

Dr. Homod Alshammri

Academic and Researcher | King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals

Benefits of attending:

Strategic Foresight

Gain insights into how Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 drives smart city development, covering policy frameworks & ministerial coordination.

Purposeful Networking

Meet key policymakers, tech pioneers & investors. Foster vital public-private partnerships for integrated urban ecosystems.

Actionable Innovation

Discover use cases and deep dive into AI-powered solutions for city services, smart mobility & sustainable development.

Who should attend ?

• Government officials

• Policy makers

• Mayors

• Chief Executive Officers

• Chief Technology Officers

• Chief Data Officers

• City Planners

• Urban Planners

• Community Development Directors

• Futurists

• Policy Advisors

• Technology Professionals

• Transportation Planners

• Data Analytics Professionals

• Smart City Experts

• Regulators

• Mobility Planners

• IoT Professionals

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Event Director

Speak at the Smart Cities Saudi Summit 2026

We’re seeking visionary leaders, innovators and changemakers to take the stage at the Smart Cities Saudi Summit 2026.

This is more than just a speaking slot, it’s your platform to spark meaningful conversations, share pioneering solutions and influence the policies shaping urban development in Saudi Arabia and worldwide.