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- Event hosts more than 150 speakers, with 50,000 people expected to attend
- It is organized by the Saudi government’s data and AI authority
RIYADH: The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority will gather global AI leaders at its DeepFest platform during the fourth LEAP conference running from Feb. 9-12 in Riyadh.
With more than 150 speakers, 120 exhibitors and an expected attendance of more than 50,000 people from around the world — as reported by the Saudi Press Agency — the DeepFest platform will showcase a range of cutting-edge AI technology.
The event will explore emerging technologies, foster collaboration, exchange expertise and build partnerships, contributing to innovation and strengthening cooperation among experts across diverse industries.
The SDAIA is engaging in several other events and panel discussions at the conference.
Areeb Al-Owisheq, head of Linguistic Technologies in SDAIA’s Research and Development Sector, will take part in a panel titled “Innovation in the Kingdom’s Future Economies,” and discuss opportunities to expand AI applications in supporting emerging economies.
At its booth, the SDAIA plans to showcase its latest projects, including Tawakkalna, an all-in-one app that brings together government services.
Other highlights include Aynay, a medical AI solution for detecting diabetic retinopathy; Ehsan, a charitable giving platform; and AI-based tools and platforms such as Sawtak, and Samai, which have elevated the level of government and technical services in Saudi Arabia.
The booth will also highlight projects aimed at advancing the Kingdom’s leadership in data AI.
The SDAIA said that its participation highlights its commitment to promoting digital transformation in the Kingdom.
The authority was founded in 2019 in order to implement the government’s AI strategy and raise awareness of the technology in the Kingdom and abroad.