# Red Hat Summit: Connect Riyadh 2026

- Dates: 10 November 2026
- Location: JW Marriott Hotel Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Address: King Fahd Rd, Sahafah District، Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia
- Organiser: Red Hat
- Industry: Cybersecurity

## About

Red Hat Summit: Connect 2026 Riyadh brings together enterprise IT professionals and business leaders to explore the intersection of open source technology, hybrid cloud infrastructure, and artificial intelligence. Taking place at the JW Marriott Hotel Riyadh, the conference serves as a regional gathering point for organisations navigating complex digital transformation initiatives across the Middle East.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.redhat.com/en/summit/connect/emea/riyadh-2026)
- [Registration](https://www.redhat.com/en/store)

## Topics

- Hybrid Cloud and Infrastructure Modernisation
- Automation and Operational Efficiency
- Artificial Intelligence in Enterprise Environments
- Industry-Specific Applications
- Security and Compliance Considerations

## 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

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/red-hat-summit-connect-riyadh-42fed2f29613/