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.

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Technology · Summit

IDC CIO Summit KSA

Name: IDC CIO Summit KSA
Start: 2026-11-17T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-11-18T17:00:00+00:00
Location: Fairmont 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.

17–18 November 2026 · Tue – Wed
Fairmont Riyadh · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Registration open · on idc.com

About this event

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

IDC CIO Summit KSA is a Technology event taking place 17-18 Nov 2026 at Fairmont Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Speakers3

Lorenzo Larini
CEO
Meredith Whalen
Chief Product & Research Officer
Alessandro Perilli
Vice President, Enterprise AI 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