Saudi Makes Future Promotes Riyadh as a Global Hub for Artificial Intelligence and Investment at WMF 2026 in Europe

Rashad Iskandrni 

Ahead of its Riyadh edition in December 2026, Saudi Makes Future seeks to attract global expertise, leading technology companies, investors, innovators, and strategic partners to the Kingdom.

Riyadh – June 2026 — The Higher Organizing Committee of the Saudi International Exhibition for Artificial Intelligence, Technology, and Digital Innovation, held under the theme “Saudi Makes Future,” has announced its official participation in WMF 2026 in Bologna, Italy, from June 24 to 26, 2026, as part of its international promotion and preparation campaign for the Riyadh edition scheduled for December 2026.

This strategic participation aims to strengthen the international profile of Saudi Makes Future 2026 and position Riyadh as a leading regional destination for artificial intelligence, advanced technologies, digital innovation, entrepreneurship, and future-focused investment opportunities.

The Riyadh edition is scheduled to take place from December 14 to 16, 2026, bringing together global technology companies, investment institutions, startups, government entities, decision-makers, experts, and innovators under one platform to explore the future of artificial intelligence and its role in shaping the next phase of economic and digital transformation.

Through its presence at WMF 2026, Saudi Makes Future aims to engage directly with international investors, technology leaders, innovation ecosystems, and global event organizers, while highlighting the promising opportunities offered by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia across artificial intelligence, digital transformation, entrepreneurship, smart solutions, and emerging technologies.

The participation also seeks to attract leading global companies, strategic partners, exhibitors, and speakers to the Riyadh edition, while expanding international cooperation and promoting the exhibition as a platform that connects global expertise with the Kingdom’s ambitious development agenda and investment environment.

In this context, Mr. Nasser bin Saeed Al Hajri, Chairman of the Higher Organizing Committee of Saudi Makes Future for Artificial Intelligence, Technology, and Digital Innovation, stated:

“Our participation in WMF 2026 represents an important opportunity to engage directly with investors, companies, decision-makers, and innovation leaders from around the world. It allows us to showcase the promising investment opportunities that Saudi Arabia offers across future-focused sectors, while strengthening the international presence of Saudi Makes Future 2026 ahead of its Riyadh edition.”

He added:

“Saudi Arabia has established itself as a leading destination for future-oriented economic and technological initiatives, supported by an ambitious vision, advanced infrastructure, and an enabling investment environment. Through Saudi Makes Future, we aim to build a unique platform that brings together business, investment, technology, and innovation under one roof, while encouraging international collaboration among governments, companies, investors, entrepreneurs, and innovators.”

For his part, Mr. Saud bin Hamad Al-Futaih, Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the Exhibition, emphasized that the participation in WMF 2026 is designed to highlight the Kingdom’s growing attractiveness as a destination for high-value investment and future-oriented projects.

He noted that Saudi Arabia’s business-friendly economic environment, advanced infrastructure, progressive regulatory reforms, and investment incentives have contributed to strengthening the Kingdom’s position as a preferred destination for global companies and investors seeking strategic growth opportunities in one of the world’s most dynamic and rapidly evolving markets.

Mr. Al-Futaih further explained that the participation will include a series of professional meetings and networking sessions with international investors, global companies, economic institutions, innovation platforms, and international event organizers. These engagements are intended to explore opportunities for future cooperation, build strategic partnerships, attract international exhibitors, and expand the global network of Saudi Makes Future 2026.

The initiative comes in line with Saudi Arabia’s ongoing economic transformation and ambitious development agenda, which continue to enhance the Kingdom’s position as a global destination for investment, innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology-driven growth.

Saudi Makes Future 2026: A Regional Platform for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation

Saudi Makes Future 2026 is set to be one of the most significant regional events focused on artificial intelligence, technology, and digital innovation. The exhibition is being developed through an international partnership with WMF, one of Europe’s leading gatherings for technology, innovation, entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation.

This collaboration reinforces the global dimension of Saudi Makes Future and supports its mission to create a platform that connects international investors, technology leaders, startups, government entities, innovators, experts, and decision-makers.

The exhibition will provide opportunities for knowledge exchange, business development, investment discussions, and strategic partnerships, while showcasing advanced solutions and successful global practices that are shaping the future of artificial intelligence and the digital economy.

Through this partnership, Saudi Makes Future aims to bring global expertise, best practices, leading companies, investors, industry experts, and international speakers to Riyadh, creating a dynamic environment for collaboration across business, investment, technology, entrepreneurship, and innovation sectors.

The exhibition also seeks to transform the ideas, opportunities, and partnerships generated through major international forums into tangible investment and collaboration opportunities within the Kingdom. This approach supports the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, strengthens innovation-driven economic growth, and reinforces Riyadh’s position as a global hub for future-focused economic and technology events.

This participation in WMF 2026 underscores the exhibition’s direction toward expanding international networks, attracting high-value partnerships, and strengthening the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s position on the global economic and technological map, in alignment with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.

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