Under the theme Cities that Think, NTT DATA demonstrates how sovereign AI, agentic AI, and digital platforms are transforming urban ecosystems across Saudi Arabia and the broader Middle East.
Global AI, digital business, and technology leader NTT DATA has announced its major presence at LEAP 2026, taking place in Riyadh from August 31 to September 3, 2026. Under the theme “Cities that Think: How AI is Reshaping the Future of Urban Life,” the company is showcasing its cutting-edge, AI-powered intelligent infrastructure and digital transformation solutions spanning smart cities, smart buildings, digital twins, robotics, and AIOps.
NTT DATA’s participation highlights its continued strategic investments across the Middle East, notably strengthened by its recent acquisition of Zero&One, which significantly expands local delivery capacity for advanced cloud and AI solutions.
As Saudi Arabia accelerates its national vision with major strategic funding initiatives aligned with Vision 2030, technology leaders are stepping up to help translate policy priorities into operational reality.
“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.”
Rami Beidas, Managing Director for NTT DATA in Saudi Arabia, emphasized the execution-focused nature 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.”
Throughout the four-day event, NTT DATA executives are sharing insights across multiple key stages:
- August 31: Denzil Samuels, Executive Managing Director, Global Multi-National Corporations Sales, speaking on the Orbital Stage (Smart Cities).
- September 1: Burcak Soydan participating in a Main Stage fireside chat titled “From Policy to Productivity: The AI Advantage.”
- September 2: Bill Wilson, Global AI Go-to-Market Lead for Public Sector, presenting “Living on the Edge: Knowledge Management for Enterprise IT Transformation” on the Orbital Stage (Future of Work).
Attendees can connect with NTT DATA’s global and regional leadership at Hall 1, Stand C60 to explore how trusted digital infrastructure and AI-driven innovations are building the intelligent cities of tomorrow.
