Riyadh will host the International Conference on Data and AI Capacity Building (ICAN 2026) from Jan. 28-29 to discuss the future of education amid the rapid rise of AI technologies, according to Arab News.
Organized by the Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA), the conference will bring together experts from over 50 international and local organizations in education, employment, and artificial intelligence.
The conference will explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the world of work, examining its impact on current and future generations while highlighting the new opportunities it unlocks.
The ICAN 2026 will offer participants a vital platform to showcase practical strategies to empower young people with AI skills, integrate artificial intelligence into education systems, and align learning outcomes with the most in-demand skills shaping local and global labor markets.
By tackling AI’s evolving impact on the labor market, the conference provides academics, data and AI professionals, policymakers, and students with a dynamic hub to share insights and explore state-of-the-art innovations aimed at advancing societal progress and driving national development.
The event will also host an accompanying exhibition to spotlight cutting-edge educational and digital transformation solutions from public and private sector organizations.
Interestingly, the exhibition will open pathways for young people to educational, training, career, and technological opportunities.
It will further allow them to learn from leading local and international experiences to shape their future careers.
Overall, the ICAN 2026 seeks to redefine the nature of work and advance human capacity building to meet the evolving demands of future labor markets.
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