Riyadh: King Saud University will participate as an academic partner in the International Conference on Data and AI Capacity Building (ICAN 2026), organized by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA). This participation reflects the integration of government entities to promote innovation in education and human capital development, in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the ICAN 2026 is scheduled to take place from January 28 to 29, 2026, at King Saud University in Riyadh. It will bring together specialists and experts in education and artificial intelligence from around the world. The partnership represents a valuable addition that will enrich the conference’s knowledge content and expand cooperation with leading national institutions.

The partnership also highlights King Saud University’s pioneering role in supporting scientific research, developing national talent, and promoting innovation in data and artificial intelligence, in line with Saudi Vision 2030.