NTT DATA today announced its participation in LEAP 2026, taking place in Riyadh from August 31–September 3, 2026. NTT DATA will showcase AI-powered intelligent infrastructure and digital transformation solutions spanning smart cities, smart buildings, smart transportation, sovereign AI, agentic AI, digital twins, robotics, AI operations (AIOps), cloud, security and enterprise applications.
Under 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 that can learn, predict, adapt and act to improve outcomes for citizens, businesses and communities.
NTT DATA has been continuously investing in AI and digital transformation capabilities across the Middle East. The company’s recent acquisition of Zero&One has strengthened its regional AI and digital transformation capabilities, enhancing its ability to deliver advanced AI, cloud and digital solutions while expanding local innovation and delivery capacity across the Middle East and Africa.
“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.”
“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,” said Rami Beidas, Managing Director, NTT DATA, Saudi Arabia.
NTT DATA leaders will also take part in several speaking sessions across the event:
- Denzil Samuels, Executive Managing Director, Global Multi-National Corporations Sales at NTT DATA on the Orbital Stage (Smart Cities) on August 31.
- Burcak 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 Orbital Stage (Future of Work) 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, strategic partnerships and trusted digital infrastructure are helping organizations accelerate their digital transformation journeys and build the intelligent cities of tomorrow.
