Company to highlight sovereign AI, agentic AI, smart cities, digital twins, robotics, cloud and cybersecurity solutions aligned with Saudi Vision 2030
NTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business, and technology services, has announced its participation at LEAP 2026, taking place in Riyadh from August 31 to September 3, 2026, where it will showcase a wide range of AI-powered intelligent infrastructure and digital transformation solutions designed to accelerate the development of next-generation smart cities and connected ecosystems.
“2026 is Saudi Arabia’s Year of AI. Backed by a $40 billion fund and a $135 billion GDP ambition by 2030, the Kingdom is redefining what intelligent cities look like. At LEAP, we are demonstrating how sovereign AI, agentic AI and connected data platforms can help cities move from being merely connected to becoming truly intelligent,” said Burcak Soydan, Managing Director, NTT DATA Middle East.
Under the theme “Cities that Think: How AI is Reshaping the Future of Urban Life,” NTT DATA will demonstrate how artificial intelligence, data, connectivity, and digital platforms are enabling cities to become more intelligent, adaptive, and responsive. The company will feature innovations spanning smart cities, smart buildings, smart transportation, sovereign AI, agentic AI, digital twins, robotics, AI Operations (AIOps), cloud, cybersecurity, and enterprise applications.
The company’s participation comes as Saudi Arabia continues to accelerate its AI and digital transformation agenda under Vision 2030. NTT DATA recently strengthened its regional capabilities through the acquisition of Zero&One, enhancing its ability to deliver advanced AI, cloud, and digital transformation services across the Middle East and Africa.
“Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 has set a bold roadmap for AI-enabled cities and public services. LEAP is where ambition meets execution, and we look forward to engaging with government leaders, customers and partners to showcase real-world AI innovations that can deliver measurable outcomes across the Kingdom,” said Rami Beidas, Managing Director, NTT DATA Saudi Arabia.
As part of LEAP 2026, NTT DATA executives will participate in several high-profile speaking sessions. Denzil Samuels, Executive Managing Director of Global Multi-National Corporations Sales, will speak on smart cities on August 31. Burcak Soydan will join a fireside chat titled “From Policy to Productivity: The AI Advantage” on September 1, while Bill Wilson, Global AI Go-to-Market Lead for Public Sector, will discuss enterprise IT transformation and knowledge management on September 2.
Visitors can meet NTT DATA’s global and regional leadership teams at Hall 1, Stand C60 to explore how AI-powered innovation, trusted digital infrastructure, and strategic partnerships are helping organizations accelerate digital transformation and build the intelligent cities of the future.
