The company will demonstrate sovereign AI, agentic AI and connected infrastructure solutions designed to support Saudi Arabia’s smart city and digital transformation ambitions
N TT DATA has announced its participation at LEAP 2026, taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from August 31 to September 3, where it will showcase AI-powered infrastructure and digital transformation solutions.
The company’s presence will span smart cities, smart buildings, intelligent transportation, sovereign AI, agentic AI, digital twins, robotics, AI operations (AIOps), cloud, cybersecurity and enterprise applications.
Under the theme “Cities that Think: How AI is Reshaping the Future of Urban Life,” NTT DATA will demonstrate how AI, data, connectivity and digital platforms can transform connected cities into intelligent ecosystems capable of learning, predicting, adapting and acting.
The technologies are designed to help governments and organisations improve outcomes for citizens, businesses and communities while supporting more efficient and responsive urban services.
NTT DATA has continued to invest in its AI and digital transformation capabilities across the Middle East. Its recent acquisition of Zero&One has strengthened its regional capabilities in AI, cloud and digital services while expanding local innovation and delivery capacity across the Middle East and Africa.
“2026 is Saudi Arabia’s Year of AI. Backed by a US$40 billion fund and a US$135 billion GDP ambition by 2030, KSA is redefining what intelligent cities look like,” said Burcak Soydan, Managing Director, NTT DATA, Middle East.
“We are showing how sovereign AI, agentic AI and connected data platforms help cities move from connected to being truly intelligent.”
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is accelerating the development of AI-enabled cities, digital public services and advanced technology infrastructure. NTT DATA plans to use its presence at LEAP to engage government leaders, customers and partners on translating the Kingdom’s AI priorities into measurable outcomes.
“Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 has set a bold roadmap for AI-enabled cities and public services, and LEAP is where ambition meets execution,” said Rami Beidas, Managing Director, NTT DATA, Saudi Arabia.
“This year, our leadership teams will be engaging with government leaders, clients and partners to showcase real-world AI innovations, strengthen strategic collaborations and help translate national AI priorities into tangible outcomes across Saudi Arabia.”
NTT DATA executives will also participate in several sessions during the event. Denzil Samuels, Executive Managing Director, Global Multi-National Corporations Sales at NTT DATA, will speak on the Orbital Stage dedicated to smart cities on August 31.
Soydan will join a fireside chat titled “From Policy to Productivity: The AI Advantage” on the Main Stage on September 1.
Bill Wilson, Global AI Go-to-Market Lead for Public Sector at NTT DATA, will present “Living on the Edge: Knowledge Management for Enterprise IT Transformation” on the Future of Work Orbital Stage on September 2.
Visitors can meet NTT DATA’s global and regional leadership teams at Hall 1, Stand C60. The company will highlight how AI-powered innovation, strategic partnerships and digital infrastructure can help organisations accelerate transformation and develop the intelligent cities of the future.
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Source: Tahawul Tech