Saudi High-Performance Computing and Artificial Intelligence Conference 2026 (Saudi HPC/AI 2026)
Theme: "The Role of Computing in Accelerating Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI)"
Conference dates: 26–28 October 2026
Location: KAUST, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
KAUST invites researchers, industry leaders, and innovators to participate in the Saudi HPC/AI Conference 2026, a pivotal gathering focused on the transformative role of high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) in driving progress across the key pillars of RDI defined by the RDI Authority, which is responsible for supporting and encouraging the research, development, and innovation (RDI) sector within the Kingdom. The four RDI pillars are Health and Wellness, Sustainable Environment and Supply of Essential Needs, Energy and Industrial Leadership, and Economies of the Future. The conference will be held at KAUST, Saudi Arabia, aligning with the Kingdom's Vision 2030 goals.