smart cities<\/a>, smart buildings, smart transportation, sovereign AI, agentic AI, digital twins, robotics, AI operations (AIOps), cloud, security and enterprise applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\nUnder the theme “Cities that Think: How AI is Reshaping the Future of Urban Life,” NTT DATA will focus on how AI, data, connectivity and digital platforms are transforming connected cities into intelligent ecosystems. In turn, these ecosystems are designed to learn, predict, adapt and act, improving outcomes for citizens, businesses and communities alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, NTT DATA has continued investing in AI and digital transformation capabilities across the Middle East. Notably, the company’s recent acquisition of Zero&One has strengthened its regional AI and digital transformation capabilities. As a result, this move enhances its ability to deliver advanced AI, cloud and digital solutions, while also expanding local innovation and delivery capacity across the Middle East and Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“2026 is Saudi Arabia’s Year of AI. Backed by a $40 billion fund and a $135 billion GDP ambition by 2030, KSA is redefining what intelligent cities look like,” said Burcak Soydan, Managing Director, NTT DATA, Middle East. “At LEAP, we are showing how sovereign AI, agentic AI and connected data platforms help cities move from connected to being truly intelligent.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Similarly, Rami Beidas, Managing Director, NTT DATA, Saudi Arabia, emphasized the significance of the event. “Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 has set a bold roadmap for AI-enabled cities and public services, and LEAP is where ambition meets execution. 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,” he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition, NTT DATA leaders will take part in several speaking sessions throughout the event. Denzil Samuels, Executive Managing Director, Global Multi-National Corporations Sales at NTT DATA, will speak on the Orbital Stage (Smart Cities) on August 31. Following that, Burcak Soydan will join a fireside chat titled “From Policy to Productivity: The AI Advantage” on the Main Stage on September 1. Furthermore, 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 Orbital Stage (Future of Work) on September 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ultimately, visitors can meet NTT DATA’s global and regional leadership teams at Hall 1, Stand C60. There, they can explore how AI-powered innovation, strategic partnerships and trusted digital infrastructure are helping organizations accelerate their digital transformation journeys and build the intelligent cities of tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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