When is the event taking place?

The event starts on September 16, 2026, and ends on September 17, 2026.

Where is the event located?

The summit will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Is this event available online?

No, this is an in-person event and is not online.

Who is organizing this summit?

The summit is organized by IDC.

Where can I find official information about the event?

Official details can be found on the event web page at https://idc.com/event/idc-cio-summit-ksa.

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

IDC CIO Summit KSA

Name: IDC CIO Summit KSA
Start: 2026-09-16T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-09-17T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Riyadh

The IDC CIO Summit KSA is an in-person summit organized by IDC, taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from September 16 to September 17, 2026. Official details are available at https://idc.com/event/idc-cio-summit-ksa.

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Date and Time

September 16 - September 17

Location

Riyadh

Riyadh Saudi Arabia Riyadh Province 11564

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About This Event

IDC CIO Summit KSA is a Technology event taking place 16-17 Sep 2026 at Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

IDC CIO Summit KSA brings together technology leaders, CIOs, and industry experts to discuss digital transformation and IT strategies.

Agenda

Keynote: Flying Blind in a 17 PB/s Data Storm

IDC CEO Lorenzo outlines a bold vision for the technology intelligence layer of the AI economy — and how IDC is leading the way.

Lorenzo Larini

The AI Supercycle: Where the Next Trillion in Tech Value Will Be Created

This keynote examines the two phases of the AI supercycle: the massive global infrastructure buildout underway today and the enterprise adoption wave that will follow.

Meredith Whalen