Connected World KSA 2026

Connected World KSA, run by Terrapinn in Riyadh, is built for the people who move data across and out of the region: wholesale and carrier executives, telecom operators, subsea cable and satellite companies, internet exchange points and regulators. The event centres on the routes, traffic flows, partnerships and policies behind Saudi Arabia's connected economy, and runs in parallel with Hyperscale Live, Terrapinn's data-centre and cloud infrastructure event.

Who attends

The audience is drawn from across the connectivity value chain, with a Guest Buyer Programme and a guest pass reserved for C-level executives.

• Telecom operators and carriers
• Wholesale and infrastructure leaders
• Subsea cable and satellite companies
• IXPs and data infrastructure providers
• Regulators and policymakers
• Investors and start-ups

Formats

Over two days the programme combines a conference theatre with an exhibition floor, a start-up zone, a premium networking lounge and unlimited pre-booked one-to-one meetings through the event app for premium pass holders.

2026 speakers

Confirmed top speakers for 2026 include Faisal Baawad (NEOM), Yaarob Al-Sayegh (Beyond One KSA), Maan Farsi (CST), Didier Dillard (Orange Marine) and Greg Varisco (Cinturion), alongside leaders from Actis, 4iG and Telin.

Tickets & passes

• Expo Only — USD 100: Exhibition floor, conference theatre and event app
• Premium Networking Pass — USD 3,000: Full attendee list, unlimited 1-to-1 meetings, premium lounge, lunch and refreshments
• Guest Pass — Free: Application only, for C-levels and executives; subject to approval