Riyadh will host leading global and local experts from more than 50 organizations specializing in education, employment, and artificial intelligence as part of the International Conference on Data and AI Capacity Building (ICAN 2026), taking place from January 28 to 29. The conference will explore the future of education and its transformation amid the rapid advancement of AI technologies worldwide.
The event will address how AI is reshaping the world of work, its implications for current and future generations, and the emerging opportunities created by these technological shifts.
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Organized by the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA), ICAN 2026 seeks to reimagine concepts of work and human capacity development in line with evolving labor market needs.
Moreover, participants will present practical solutions to equip young men and women with AI skills, integrate AI into educational frameworks, and align learning outcomes with the most in-demand skills locally and globally.
By examining AI’s growing influence on employment, the conference offers a dynamic platform for academics, data and AI professionals, policymakers, and university students to exchange knowledge and explore the latest innovations in leveraging AI for societal benefit and national capacity building.
ICAN 2026
ICAN 2026 will also feature a dedicated exhibition showcasing advanced solutions and innovations in education and digital transformation from public and private sector entities.
Additionally, the exhibition will provide young men and women with direct access to educational, training, career, and technological opportunities related to digital transformation in the Kingdom, while allowing them to learn from leading local and international experiences and better define their future career paths.
Finally, conference registration is open to all through the following link:
https://sdaia.gov.sa/ar/MediaCenter/Initiatives/AICapacityBuilding/AICapacityBuildingIndividual.aspx?lang=en
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