3rd Annual Edition  ·  Riyadh, KSA

GOVERNMENT
DIGITAL
TRANSFORMATION

Summit Theme 2026
Date7–8 September 2026
VenueRiyadh, KSA
Delegates250+ Senior Leaders
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About GDX 2026 — 3rd Edition

INTELLIGENT
GOVERNMENT
BY DESIGN

The Government Digital Transformation Summit – 3rd Edition will convene 250+ senior delegates from government entities, regulators, large enterprises, and technology leaders to explore how AI, sovereign cloud, cybersecurity, and national data platforms are shaping the Kingdom's next wave of digital public services.


Saudi Arabia's digital economy is projected to contribute over USD 130 billion to GDP by 2030. Over two focused days, discussions move from policy and AI governance to enterprise execution, CIO insights, and CEO-led digital strategy.


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250+Senior Delegates
$130BDigital GDP by 2030
2Focused Days
12+Tech Verticals
KSAVision 2030
Digital Leader
Confirmed Speakers

MEET THE
VISIONARIES

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AK
Dr. Amna Kashgari
Section Head — Radiology Science
Ministry of National Guards Health Affairs
AB
Eng. Amer Bamoneef
General Director of Monitoring Network
NCEC KSA
MA
Mashari Almusaed
Chief Information Officer
Saudi Olympic & Paralympic Committee
OT
Omar Turjman
Chief Information Officer
Alrajhi Medicine
AA
Abdullah Alfahaid
Chief Shared Services Officer
Ajlan & Bros Holding
AR
Abdulaziz Alruwieshed
Director — Digital Transformation & Cybersecurity
Confidential Government Entity
HM
Hatim A. Mutwalli
Head of IT
Saudi Finance
MK
Mohammed Kishk
Head of IT Strategy & Governance
Al-Hilal Saudi Club (PIF-owned)
AT
Atef Roshdy
Group IT Director
Al Watania For Industries
AK
Dr. Amna Kashgari
Section Head — Radiology Science
Ministry of National Guards Health Affairs
AB
Eng. Amer Bamoneef
General Director of Monitoring Network
NCEC KSA
MA
Mashari Almusaed
Chief Information Officer
Saudi Olympic & Paralympic Committee
OT
Omar Turjman
Chief Information Officer
Alrajhi Medicine
AA
Abdullah Alfahaid
Chief Shared Services Officer
Ajlan & Bros Holding
AR
Abdulaziz Alruwieshed
Director — Digital Transformation & Cybersecurity
Confidential Government Entity
HM
Hatim A. Mutwalli
Head of IT
Saudi Finance
MK
Mohammed Kishk
Head of IT Strategy & Governance
Al-Hilal Saudi Club (PIF-owned)
AT
Atef Roshdy
Group IT Director
Al Watania For Industries
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$130BDigital Economy GDP by 2030
$2.5TGlobal AI Spending Forecast
250+Senior Summit Delegates
$3TKSA Investment by 2030
Summit Agenda

TWO DAYS OF
STRATEGIC INSIGHTS

DAY ONE
7th September 2026
08:00
Registration
Registration & Networking
09:10
Keynote
Digital Saudi 2030: Reimagining Public & Private Sector Through Technology
09:30
Leadership
Digital Transformation: Technology Challenge or Leadership & Culture Shift?
11:00
Industry
From Boardroom Vision to Backend Execution: Making Transformation Deliver Results
11:40
Panel
AI in Action: Real-World Transformation Across Healthcare, BFSI, Retail, Energy & Mobility
13:30
Awards
Digital Excellence Awards — Nomination Presentations
14:15
Keynote
Inside a Successful Enterprise-Wide Digital Transformation Journey
14:35
Fireside Chat
Women in Tech Leadership: Breaking the Glass Firewall
15:25
Fireside Chat
Balancing Today & Tomorrow: Innovating Without Disrupting the Core
15:55
Close
Close of Day One & Networking
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+ 4 more sessions including Sponsor Keynotes
DAY TWO
8th September 2026
08:00
Registration
Registration & Networking
09:10
Keynote
From Regulation to Acceleration: How Policy Is Unlocking Digital Innovation
09:30
Panel
Responsible AI & Ethical Innovation: Driving Impact with Accountability
11:00
TekX
Execution Gap: Turning Digital Ambition into Measurable Results
11:40
Panel
Lessons from the CIO's Desk: What Worked, What Failed & What's Next
13:30
Strategic
Future Saudi 2050 Screening & Strategic Briefing
14:15
Keynote
Generative AI in Business: Real Use Cases Delivering Measurable Value
14:35
Fireside Chat
Digital Starts at the Top: The CEO Mandate in the AI Era
15:25
Awards
Digital Excellence Awards Ceremony
15:55
Close
Close of Conference & Networking
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+ 4 more sessions including Sponsor Keynotes
Why Attend

YOUR GATEWAY TO
INTELLIGENT GOVERNMENT

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Access Decision-Makers
Engage directly with ministry leaders, policy shapers, and digital transformation champions across Saudi Arabia's government ecosystem.
02
AI & Cloud Deep Dives
Explore real-world AI governance, sovereign cloud strategies, and national data platform blueprints shaping the Kingdom's public services.
03
Cybersecurity Focus
Dedicated sessions on national cyber resilience, data sovereignty, and building secure digital infrastructure at enterprise scale.
04
Digital Excellence Awards
Recognizing organizations and leaders who have demonstrated measurable success in AI adoption, cloud modernization, and cybersecurity transformation.
05
Peer Recognition
Compete for and celebrate breakthrough digital programs setting the benchmark for intelligent government across the region.
06
Vision 2030 Execution
Saudi Arabia is at the inflection point — transitioning from policy to execution. Be part of this capital deployment phase.
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Past Edition Testimonials

WHAT ATTENDEES
SAY

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The Government Digital Transformation (GDX) Summit 2026 was a well-organized and thoughtfully planned event. The discussions were relevant and addressed important aspects of digital transformation within the government and public-sector space. The panel ‘Responsible AI in Action: Building Trust, Transparency, and Tangible Impact’ provided a valuable opportunity for meaningful conversations around the practical and responsible adoption of AI.

Sultan MoraishedGroup Head of Technology & Corporate ExcellenceRed Sea Global
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Digitalization has a profound impact on the socio-economic and cultural aspects of society, businesses and government. Technologies such as AI, when adopted by Governments, can offer seamless productivity and efficiency, responsive services and higher quality of life. Government DX Summit will be a great platform for leaders to discuss and explore the potentials of emerging technologies.

Dr. Salim Sultan Al RuzaiqiChief Executive OfficerInformation Technology Authority
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The Saudi Vision 2030 has effectively opened doors to the world, promoting the Kingdom as a global digital identity. The Government DX Summit is a key event to attend where you will learn and discuss with local and international experts in Government Digital Transformation and how Saudi Arabia is effectively achieving the vision and the NTP plan.

Dr. Adnan Mustafa AlBarVice ChairmanJeddah Municipality City Council
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The Government Digital Transformation (GDX) Summit 2026 was a well-organized and thoughtfully planned event. The discussions were relevant and addressed important aspects of digital transformation within the government and public-sector space. The panel ‘Responsible AI in Action: Building Trust, Transparency, and Tangible Impact’ provided a valuable opportunity for meaningful conversations around the practical and responsible adoption of AI.

Sultan MoraishedGroup Head of Technology & Corporate ExcellenceRed Sea Global
“

Digitalization has a profound impact on the socio-economic and cultural aspects of society, businesses and government. Technologies such as AI, when adopted by Governments, can offer seamless productivity and efficiency, responsive services and higher quality of life. Government DX Summit will be a great platform for leaders to discuss and explore the potentials of emerging technologies.

Dr. Salim Sultan Al RuzaiqiChief Executive OfficerInformation Technology Authority
“

The Saudi Vision 2030 has effectively opened doors to the world, promoting the Kingdom as a global digital identity. The Government DX Summit is a key event to attend where you will learn and discuss with local and international experts in Government Digital Transformation and how Saudi Arabia is effectively achieving the vision and the NTP plan.

Dr. Adnan Mustafa AlBarVice ChairmanJeddah Municipality City Council
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The adoption of artificial intelligence will bring massive reforms to Saudi Arabia’s digital journey to achieve Vision 2030. The Government DX Summit is the ideal platform to know more about Saudi Arabia’s role in transforming into an AI-powered society. This must-attend summit will highlight key factors about achieving Vision 2030 to drive digital transformation across the Kingdom.

Dr. Fatmah BaothmanDoctor of Artificial IntelligenceKing Abdulaziz University
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We will provide a holistic view of the digital technologies that Saudi Arabia will reap benefits from and what is to be invested in the country to prosper into a dynamic digital economy. I urge professionals from across the world not to miss this high-profile must-attend conference.

Eng. Mohammed MahnashiInformation Technology AdvisorMinistry of Foreign Affairs, Saudi Arabia
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The implementation of a Blockchain strategy is key to ensuring an efficient financial services culture across all industries in the Kingdom. At the conference, we will be discussing creating a blockchain laboratory and how that will benefit Saudi Arabia in its digital transformation journey.

Dr. Mustafa Hasan QurbanChief Information OfficerKing Fahd Military Medical Complex (KFMMC)
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The adoption of artificial intelligence will bring massive reforms to Saudi Arabia’s digital journey to achieve Vision 2030. The Government DX Summit is the ideal platform to know more about Saudi Arabia’s role in transforming into an AI-powered society. This must-attend summit will highlight key factors about achieving Vision 2030 to drive digital transformation across the Kingdom.

Dr. Fatmah BaothmanDoctor of Artificial IntelligenceKing Abdulaziz University
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We will provide a holistic view of the digital technologies that Saudi Arabia will reap benefits from and what is to be invested in the country to prosper into a dynamic digital economy. I urge professionals from across the world not to miss this high-profile must-attend conference.

Eng. Mohammed MahnashiInformation Technology AdvisorMinistry of Foreign Affairs, Saudi Arabia
“

The implementation of a Blockchain strategy is key to ensuring an efficient financial services culture across all industries in the Kingdom. At the conference, we will be discussing creating a blockchain laboratory and how that will benefit Saudi Arabia in its digital transformation journey.

Dr. Mustafa Hasan QurbanChief Information OfficerKing Fahd Military Medical Complex (KFMMC)
Why Saudi Arabia? Why Now?

THE WORLD'S MOST AGGRESSIVE DIGITAL TRANSITION

Saudi Arabia is the largest economy in the Middle East, with GDP exceeding $1.1 trillion. Through the Public Investment Fund managing $900B+ in assets, the Kingdom is deploying capital at a scale unmatched in the region.


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$1.1T
Saudi Arabia's GDP — largest economy in the Middle East, backed by the $900B+ Public Investment Fund
$3T
Projected investment into diversification, giga-projects, digital transformation, and smart infrastructure by 2030
$40B+
ICT market value with double-digit annual growth driven by AI, cloud, and cybersecurity adoption
45%
of total MENA venture capital funding — Saudi Arabia is the region's most liquid innovation market
$500B
NEOM giga-project valuation alone, representing unprecedented enterprise technology demand
Technology Verticals

TOPICS WE'LL COVER

Artificial Intelligence Generative AI Big Data & Analytics Cloud Computing Cybersecurity Internet of Things Digital Twins FinTech Smart Cities Automation & Robotics Sustainable Tech 5G Connectivity
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SPONSORS &
PARTNERS 2026

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