# DeepFest

- Dates: 31 August 2026 to 3 September 2026
- Location: Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center - Malham, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Organiser: Tahaluf
- Industry: AI & Machine Learning
- Expected attendance: 134

## About

DeepFest is a leading AI event for researchers, founders, engineers, policymakers, and product leads. It explores AI governance, ethics, security, robotics, and national AI strategies through talks, demos, and workshops.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://deepfest.com/)
- [Registration](https://deepfest.com)
- [Agenda](https://deepfest.com/main-stage)

## Topics

- Artificial Intelligence
- IT & Technology

## Speakers

- Rabi Atiti, Informa
- Noosheen Hashemi, January AI
- Patrick Pugh, PwC
- Janna Salokangas, MIA AI
- Dr. Jack McCauley, Oculus VR
- Eric Martineau-Fortin, Chairman and CEO, White Star Capital
- Jim Demetriades, Kairos Ventures
- Dr. Jassim Haji, President, International Group of Artificial Intelligence

## Where to stay

- **توبال للشقق الفندقيه**: 230 m from the venue
- **White Palace Hotel**: 310 m from the venue
- **Grand Plaza Hotel**: 470 m from the venue, 8235 الملك عبدالعزيز, 3914
  - [Hotel website](https://www.booking.com/hotel/sa/grand-plaza-gulf.html)
- **Abha Palace**: 500 m from the venue
- **Crowne Plaza - Minhal**: 500 m from the venue, 4 stars
- **House Cris**: 880 m from the venue
- **Riyadh Marriott**: 960 m from the venue, 5 stars, Al Ma'ather Street, Riyadh
  - Phone: +966 1 4779300
- **Malaz restaurant**: 1.2 km from the venue

## What people are saying

Official hashtag: #DeepFest24

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/deepfest/