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DeepFest

DeepFest is an annual AI event organised by Tahaluf and powered by the Saudi Authority for Data and Artificial Intelligence (SDAIA).[1][2][3] The event was held for the first time and co-located with LEAP Tech Event in February 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.[4][5][6]

DeepFest
DeepFest 2025 Hall Entrance
StatusActive
GenreAI and technology
VenueMalham, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
LocationRiyadh
Coordinates25°15′5.8″N 46°23′12.98″E / 25.251611°N 46.3869389°E / 25.251611; 46.3869389
CountrySaudi Arabia
Inaugurated6–9 February 2023
FoundersSaudi Authority for Data and Artificial Intelligence (SDAIA), Tahaluf
Most recent9–12 February 2025
Attendance20,000+ (2023)
48,000+ (2024)
68,000+ (2025)
Organised byTahaluf
Websitedeepfest.com

DeepFest features two stages, DeepFest and DeepMedia, which highlight AI developments in robotics, creative technologies, sustainability and security, as well as the growing integration of AI across media and technology sectors.[7][8][9]

History

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DeepFest was first held within LEAP, the global technology event founded in Riyadh in 2022 through a collaboration between Tahaluf, the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP) and the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT).[10]

It continues to be held as a co-located event within LEAP each year, serving as the conference's artificial intelligence programme.[10] The inaugural DeepFest took place in Riyadh from 6-9 February 2023,[11][12][13] hosting more than 20,000 attendees over four days, with around 80 exhibitors and 50 speakers and AI experts participating.[14]

DeepFest 2024, the second edition took place in Malham, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 4–7 March 2024.[15] Over four days, DeepFest hosted more than 48,000 attendees, 150 speakers and 120 exhibitors.[16][17][18][19][20]

DeepFest 2025, the third edition of the annual AI event, took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 9–12 February 2025. The event hosted over 68,000 attendees, more than 150 speakers and 120 exhibitors.[21][22]

Speakers and partners

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The speaking panel has included global executives, government officials and AI experts including Angela Kane, Mo Gawdat, Lan Guan, Michael Kratsios, Omar Hatamleh, Aparna Bawa, Kwebbelkop, Sol Rashidi, Hiroshi Ishiguro, Cassie Kozyrkov, Greg Ombach, Mark Minevich,[7][16][23] Marc Raibert, Michael Spranger, Daniela Braga, Aidan Gomez, Lambert Hogenhout and Anouk Wipprecht.[24][25]

DeepFest's past sponsors and partners include SDAIA, Ministry of Media, SenseTime, Axellect, UiPath, Teradata, Beyond Limits, QSS Robotics,[24] UBtech Robotics[22] and PWC.[7][16][23][26][27][28]

Google, Meta, IBM, TikTok, NASA, Zoom, HTC, Shahid, Microsoft, and NVIDIA were among the 320+ brands that exhibited at DeepFest over the past few years.[22][26][28][29]

See also

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References

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  3. ^ الرياض, مكة- (2023-02-09). "سدايا تطلق بوابة شركاء توكلنا لزيادة رضا المستفيدين". صحيفة مكة (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  4. ^ Salian, Neesha (2024-02-29). "LEAP 2024: 15 'tracks', 13 stages to showcase tech innovation". Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  5. ^ "Dr Abdalla Kablan talks AI at LEAP DeepFest". Saudigazette. 2023-02-12. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  6. ^ الرياض, واس- (2023-02-08). ""سدايا" تنقل حضور "ليب 23" إلى "مستقبل الذكاء الاصطناعي يفوق الخيال"". alyaum (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-05-29.
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  8. ^ "اقتصادي / "سدايا" تطلق فعالية "ديب فيست" لتنقل الزوار لعالم من الخيال باستخدام الذكاء الاصطناعي بمؤتمر ليب 23". spa.gov.sa (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  9. ^ الرياض, مكة- (2023-02-08). "«ديب فيست» تنقل الزوار لعالم الخيال باستخدام الذكاء الاصطناعي". صحيفة مكة (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-05-29.
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  12. ^ الرياض, واس- (2023-02-07). ""سدايا" تطلق فعالية "ديب فيست" في "ليب 23"". جريدة المدينة (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  13. ^ عباس, اليوم-د نورهان (2023-01-19). "أفريكان بيزنس: «ديب فيست» السعودي يجذب كبار رواد الذكاء الاصطناعي حول العالم". alyaum (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  14. ^ "Four-day DeepFest will uncover fascinating world of innovation, journeying through the past, present, and future of Generative Artificial Intelligence with help of 150 leading experts". teletimesinternational.com. Retrieved 2025-12-02.
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  17. ^ "People are afraid to talk about AI". LEAP:IN. 2024-03-20. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  18. ^ Singh, Marisha (2024-02-16). "DeepFest 2024: Bringing the global AI community to Riyadh". Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  19. ^ الرياض, واس- (2024-03-08). "مدير معلومات سدايا: المملكة تتبني استراتيجية ذكاء اصطناعي شاملة". alyaum (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  20. ^ "LEAP Returns to Riyadh in March for its Third Edition". english.aawsat.com. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  21. ^ "AI pioneers to gather at DeepFest during LEAP summit". Arab News. 2025-02-05. Retrieved 2025-12-02.
  22. ^ a b c "DeepFest 2025 opens in Riyadh, showcases Saudi AI ambitions". 2025-02-10. Retrieved 2025-12-02.
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  24. ^ a b Zyl, Gareth van (2025-02-06). "Robots, tech couture, and AI doctors: DeepFest 2025 to showcase the future in Riyadh". Retrieved 2025-12-02.
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  26. ^ a b Singh, Marisha (2024-03-05). "TikTok, Zoom and Mohammad the Humanoid Robot headline DeepFest opener". Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  27. ^ "DeepFest 2024: The imperative for responsible AI". 2024-02-27. Retrieved 2025-12-01.
  28. ^ a b Muzoriwa, Kudakwashe (2024-02-26). "DeepFest 2024: How AI is solving XR's biggest problem". Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  29. ^ "مؤتمر "ليب 2024" التقني ينطلق في الرياض". الجزيرة نت (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-05-29.
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