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Engineering the Future Fabric of AI

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About Data Center Xpo

The 3rd Edition of Data Center Xpo returns to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 20 October 2026 under the theme “Engineering the Future Fabric of AI” – one of the leading upcoming data center technology events in the Middle East region. It brings together 300+ C-level executives, directors and heads of data centers shaping data centers in Saudi Arabia. The industry is at a turning point: rising demand, limited supply, power sourcing and sustainability are now the key challenges faced by data center operators in the GCC and the top trends influencing data center growth in the Gulf region. The agenda covers the essential infrastructure requirements for an AI-ready data center, the future of data center infrastructure in the Middle East, the latest trends in sustainable data center technologies and the green data center market. Register now to help shape the region’s digital infrastructure!

What Sets Us Apart?

The summit unites digital infrastructure leaders, including data center operators, cloud providers, technology experts, energy providers, and government stakeholders, to address the demand for scalable, secure, and sustainable data centers. Key topics include AI-ready infrastructure, energy efficiency, advanced cooling, cloud and edge computing, cybersecurity, resilience, investment, and future-ready data centers.

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Featured Discussions

State of the Market Address: Inside Data Center's Momentum

AI workloads driving unprecedented power, density, and capacity demand.
Power, land, and supply constraints impacting expansion plans.
Emerging technologies transforming data center design and operations.
Growth opportunities across new geographies and secondary markets.

Green at Scale: Building Energy-Efficient AI-Ready Data Centres

Designing AI-ready facilities while optimizing energy and water consumption.
Integrating renewable energy sources without compromising reliability.
Achieving scalable, low-latency connectivity with minimal energy impact.
Building governance, compliance, and operational frameworks for sustainable growth.

Deterministic AI Infrastructure: Rethinking Data Centers in the Age of Multi-kW Silicon

Managing infrastructure demands created by high-density AI hardware.
Designing resilient architectures for AI training and inference workloads.
Balancing performance, efficiency, and scalability in next-generation facilities.
Preparing data centers for the future of accelerated computing.

Next-Gen Data Centers: Engineering, Infrastructure and Energy Solutions

Advancements in liquid cooling, immersion cooling, and thermal management.
Utility and grid modernization to support AI-scale power requirements.
Supply chain challenges surrounding critical materials and cooling equipment.
Sustainable cooling and energy solutions for growing AI infrastructure.

Where is AI Taking Data Centre Demand?

Supporting national AI ambitions through large-scale AI-ready infrastructure.
Technology and architecture choices required for high-density AI computing.
Balancing renewable energy goals with operational performance and reliability.
Developing partnerships, regulations, and talent to sustain AI infrastructure growth.

Towers, Data Centres, and Edge: A Converging Infrastructure Model

The strategic case for tower companies expanding into data centers and edge computing.
Synergies and operational differences between tower and data center businesses.
Opportunities in edge deployments, site repurposing, and hybrid infrastructure.
Building successful expansion strategies through partnerships and infrastructure neutrality.

Saudi Arabia's Data Center Market

1 GW+

Planned AI and Data Center Capacity Announced Across the Kingdom

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Committed Investments Supporting AI, Cloud, and Digital Infrastructure Development

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Annual Growth Expected in Saudi Arabia's Data Center Market Through the Decade

0 M+

Internet Users Driving Demand for Cloud, Content, and Digital Services

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Enterprise Digital Transformation Adoption Accelerating Data Infrastructure Requirements

Advisory Board

Musaed Al Mohaisen is Vice President of Data Centers Construction at HUMAIN, leading AI-ready hyperscale data center development supporting Saudi Arabia's digital ambitions. With over 20 years of experience, including leadership at Saudi Aramco, he specializes in critical infrastructure, digital transformation, sustainability, and large-scale data center construction and operations.

Speakers 2026

Network architect with 16+ years’ experience designing and managing data center, cloud, security, virtualization, and AI infrastructure solutions, delivering complex projects, performance optimization, and operational efficiency.

Gaurav Mathur is Chief AI & Data Center Officer at JLL Saudi Arabia, leading AI-enabled facilities and data centers. He brings 25+ years' experience driving transformation, growth, operational excellence, and business expansion.

Leads GPU and compute infrastructure strategy across EMEA and JAPAC, overseeing large-scale data center investments, hyperscale infrastructure delivery, digital transformation programs, and capital allocation for AI-driven growth.

Mohamed Abohamad is a seasoned technology executive with over 20 years of experience leading enterprise technology transformation across the GCC and MENA region. As Technology Operations Director at Alamar Foods, he oversees AI adoption, Oracle ERP, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital transformation initiatives, driving operational excellence, governance, resilience, and innovation across multiple markets.

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer with 15+ years' experience in IT management, cybersecurity, infrastructure, digital transformation, project leadership, strategic planning, and systems optimization.

Faysal A. Ghauri is a technology leader delivering data centers and $3B programs across global markets, cybersecurity, AI, and payments.

Head of Data Privacy & Governance at D360 Bank, specializing in privacy, data governance, cybersecurity, AI governance, risk, and regulatory compliance.

Associate Director – MEP Projects Design Engineering at Red Sea Global, specializing in MEP design, project management, multidisciplinary coordination, and engineering innovation.

Hatim Mutwalli is a technology leader specializing in financial services, digital transformation, IT governance, enterprise operations, and technology innovation.

Waleed AbdelGawad is an experienced IT and Managed Services leader specializing in infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, service management, strategic planning, and client relationship management.

Eng. Mohammad Shalan is a technology leader with 30+ years’ experience managing major portfolios, programmes, digital transformation, and capability building.

Sajjad Ahmed is a cybersecurity leader with 18+ years’ experience in security strategy, GRC, risk management, operations, and resilience.

Hans-Jürgen Niethammer is a CommScope data center expert specializing in market development, fiber optics, AIM systems, and international standards.

Why Attend?

Our events bring together the latest advancements in data center infrastructure, cloud computing, AI-ready facilities, energy management, cooling technologies, and digital infrastructure innovation that are reshaping the future of the data economy across the region. We connect CIOs, CTOs, data center leaders, infrastructure executives, cloud architects, hyperscale operators, sustainability experts, and technology innovators to explore how organizations can build scalable, resilient, secure, and future-ready digital infrastructure.

Learn & Grow

Elevate your professional growth through engaging discussions, expert-led sessions, and collaborative exchanges focused on the future of data centers, AI infrastructure, cloud ecosystems, and digital transformation.

Explore the Latest Innovations in Data Center Transformation

Gain insights from leading industry experts as they share real-world strategies, emerging technologies, and practical lessons in building and operating next-generation data centers.

Collaborative Partnership

Connect and collaborate with industry peers to exchange experiences, address shared infrastructure challenges, and shape the future of digital infrastructure and AI-powered economies.

Connect with Trusted Technology Partners

Meet one-on-one with leading technology providers and infrastructure partners offering innovative solutions in power, cooling, connectivity, cloud, cybersecurity, and data center operations.

Maximized ROI

Data Center Xpo is a high-impact, insight-driven platform designed for senior technology leaders, infrastructure executives, cloud decision-makers, and digital transformation leaders driving innovation, operational excellence, and long-term business growth.

Data Center Xpo Saudi — Intelligence Brief

What Saudi Arabia's data center leaders are buying in 2026

Strategic insights from the data center owners, operators and infrastructure heads registered for Data Center Xpo Saudi Arabia 2026 a 95%-qualified audience profiled through pre-event screening. Here's where capex, build timelines and buying priorities are heading. A few signals below; the full brief is one click away.

95%Qualification rate

~1.5 GWKSA capacity by 2030

72%Deploying within 12 months

Data Center Xpo · Saudi Arabia 2026

Intelligence Brief

Engineering the future fabric of AI

AI-Powered Monitoring & Automation is the most requested investment area among KSA data center buyers

Budget Allocated to 2026 Priorities

Under $5M

30%

~$1M

23%

Under $2M

13%

Under $1M

33%

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Capex tiers · build timelines · top 5 buying themes

ARA

NEOM

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Aramco, SABIC, NEOM, PIF
& more leading enterprises

KSA & GCC

Industry Focus

Government & Smart Cities

BFSI & Fintech

Oil, Gas & Energy

Telecommunications

Aviation, Airports & Aerospace

Real Estate & Infrastructure

Healthcare & Life Sciences

Retail & Ecommerce

Hospitality & Tourism

Manufacturing & Industrial Enterprises

Logistics, Ports & Supply Chain

Transportation & Mobility

Education & EdTech

Media, Entertainment & Gaming

Utilities & Sustainability

Construction & Engineering

Public Safety & Defense

Food & Beverage / FMCG

Who Should Attend?

Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Head/Director of IT Infrastructure
Head/Director of Data Center Operations
VP/GM - Data Center Management
IT Operations Manager
IT Infrastructure Manager
Enterprise Architecture Manage
Head of Cloud Services

Cloud Solutions Architect
VP/Director of Cloud & Infrastructure
Head of Hybrid IT/Multicloud Strategy
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
VP/Director of Information Security
Data Protection Officer
Compliance & Risk Officer (IT)
Head of Data Center Facilities
Data Center Facilities Manager

Electrical/Mechanical Engineer - Data Center
Critical Infrastructure Manager
IT Procurement Head/Manager
Network Infrastructure Head / Manager
Data Center Architect
Head of Digital Transformation
Enterprise IT Strategy Lead
Director - Smart Infrastructure / Smart Buildings

Partners 2026

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Networking Partners

Media Partners

Past Partners

Series Partners

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Testimonials

At the Data Center Xpo, experts discussed the importance of data centers, highlighting technologies like cooling, buildings, and hybrids. A key focus was the correlation between artificial intelligence, large-scale computational power, and the energy and cooling needs of data centers. The growing demand for hyperscale infrastructure now requires gigawatt-level power, which changes the industry's foundational requirements.

The summit effectively addressed key challenges in supporting AI workloads with data centers, showcasing innovative solutions for power and heat management. It provided valuable networking opportunities, fostering collaboration among both familiar and new industry contacts. Additionally, the focus on regional and global cloud computing integration highlighted the summit's relevance for future tech growth.

Overall, it was a beneficial and positive experience. We found that the data center market in Saudi Arabia is booming, with a growing demand for AI-specific data centers, and we’re ready to deliver them. While the extreme heat presents a challenge, we are prepared for it and look forward to entering the market as designers, subcontractors, and technical experts, seeking a trusted partner to collaborate with. We are confident it was a valuable event and plan to return next year.

The event was excellently organized, providing a great platform to meet new customers and discuss the latest in cooling technologies, particularly for AI applications. The focus on the region's unique cooling challenges, especially in Saudi Arabia, highlighted the need for innovative solutions like direct liquid cooling to handle growing heat dissipation demands. The smaller, more focused nature of the event allowed for better networking and deeper discussions, which participants found invaluable for future collaborations.