Barcelona: The Global AI Summit (GAIN), in its fourth edition, showcased its ambitious strategy during its participation in MWC Barcelona 2026, one of the world's largest and most prominent advanced technology conferences, which commenced today in Barcelona and will run until March 5, ahead of the summit's convening in Riyadh from September 15 to 17.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the summit is held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA). The event is organized by SDAIA in partnership with HUMAIN. During the conference, GAIN's participation featured a dedicated pavilion, presenting its forward-looking vision for shaping the future of data and artificial intelligence to tens of thousands of international attendees. The summit emphasized its efforts to strengthen frameworks for international cooperation and build strategic partnerships that support innovation and accelerate the adoption of advanced technologies, while highlighting the Kingdom's leading role in developing data and AI-enabling policies and promoting their responsible global use.
GAIN's participation is a strategic step to reinforce the Kingdom's presence at major global platforms focused on advanced digital technologies. The conference annually gathers tens of thousands of technology leaders, decision-makers, investors, and experts from around the world, showcasing the Kingdom's capabilities in hosting global technology events, including GAIN, which has attracted participation from major international technology companies.
The summit reaffirmed the Kingdom's leadership in data and artificial intelligence, highlighting its rapid growth as a global hub for AI decision-making and as a platform for international dialogue and knowledge exchange among governments, the private sector, academic institutions, and international organizations. These efforts align with the Kingdom's ambition to be among the leading nations in building a sustainable, innovation-driven digital economy.
The fourth edition of GAIN in Riyadh is anticipated to witness broad international participation, gathering leading thinkers, policymakers, and innovators for high-level dialogue on the future of data and artificial intelligence. The discussions will focus on their role in enabling comprehensive development and enhancing the Kingdom's global competitiveness in advanced technologies.