DeepFest 2024: Bringing the global AI community to Riyadh

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DeepFest 2024 promises to be bigger and better in its second iteration as it brings the world’s leading minds in the artificial intelligence (AI) community – thought-leaders, change-makers, big tech, data scientists, innovators, enterprises, academia, start-ups, and entrepreneurs, together in Riyadh from March 4 to 7.

Record attendance:

DeepFest‘s inaugural edition, co-located with LEAP, emerged as the one of the most attended tech event globally. This year, the AI event is expected to host over 20,000 enthusiastic participants – a new benchmark for industry gatherings worldwide.

Leading exhibitors:

With more than 120 of the world’s foremost AI companies showcasing their innovations, DeepFest’s exhibition floor is expected to be a hub of powerful partnerships and experiences. From big tech players such as Google, Amazon to new entrants such as NeuralSpace, exhibitors will be exposed to an international audience.

Diverse offerings:

The event will host over 150 speakers across four days, each bringing their unique insights and expertise to the floor.

Global connectivity:

Participants from across the world – the Middle East, Europe, Africa, the Americas, and Asia will converge in Riyadh to discover, discuss, and explore the latest innovations and industry applications in AI. The event provids an unparalleled platform for networking and forging connections with like-minded individuals.

Collocated with LEAP:

One of the world’s largest tech events – with over 172,000 visitors, 1,000 tech expert speakers, and 1,000 cross-industry exhibitors, LEAP is where global industry leaders meet to discuss, showcase and debate the future.

Investments:

LEAP 2023, saw on-event investment deals totaling more than $9bn and the organiser Tahaluf – a joint venture between Informa, the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP) and Events Investment Fund – predict this year’s edition will continue rewriting tech industry event records.

Michael Champion, CEO of Tahaluf, said, “In line with our goal to echo the spirit and build on the successes of our previous editions, LEAP 2024 will venture beyond imagined horizons. With a laser focus on AI, its myriad applications, and transformative advancements, LEAP 2024 is a continuation that will catapult the global tech industry into an elevated realm that is overflowing with untapped potential and unique experiences.”

As DeepFest and LEAP continue to evolve and expand influence on the global AI landscape, it has established itself as a must-attend event in the global tech gatherings calendar and Riyadh as a tech hub.