Flagship event

Saudi Arabia Conference & Exhibition 2026

حلول التكنولوجيا والاتصالات

6–7 January 2026 · Fairmont – Business Gate, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia's first-ever dedicated ICT and Data Center conference and exhibition.

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Why attend

Three reasons to be there

  • Learn from practitionersSessions on Data Centers, fibre networks, smart buildings and the standards behind them.
  • See the technologyLeading ICT infrastructure suppliers on the exhibition floor.
  • Meet the peopleDesigners, installers, consultants and project owners from across the Kingdom.

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Programme

Two days of sessions

Day one

  1. 8:00 AMRegistrations — Welcome Coffee & Snacks60 min.
  2. 9:00 AMOpening RemarksJohn Daniels · CEO, BICSI15 min.
  3. 9:15 AMKeynote — Challenges of the Next Generation of Data CentersMike Regan · VP, TIA45 min.
  4. 10:00 AMCorning — Building AI-Ready Data Centers: The Infrastructure ShiftMaciej Szumacher · CORNING60 min.
  5. 11:15 AMDATWYLER — Reimagining Data Centres: Bridging History and the Next FrontierIhab Gazawi, RCDD, DCDC · DATWYLER60 min.
  6. 12:15 PMLANDE — Outdoor Cabinets/Racks: Proper Selection and DeploymentErkan İslamoğlu · LANDE60 min.
  7. 2:00 PMFLUKE — Testing New High Density Fiber Connectors in Data Center EnvironmentsJim Davis, Nigel Hedges · FLUKE60 min.
  8. 3:00 PMPanel — ICT InfrastructureModerator: Sharf, Managing Director, BICSI Saudi Arabia60 min.
  9. 4:15 PMEXFO — Certifying High-Density Fiber Cabling in AI Data CentersYaman Prashar · EXFO60 min.
  10. 5:15 PMExhibit Hall75 min.

Day two

  1. 9:00 AMKeynote — From Complexity to Confidence: Predictable delivery in a world that never disconnectsJohn Daniels · CEO, BICSI60 min.
  2. 10:00 AMRITTAL — Modular Technology Coolant System (TCS) as an equally important part of DLCSandip Pandurang Chougale · RITTAL60 min.
  3. 11:15 AMBRADY — Identification Practices in Power, Telecom, and Data EnvironmentsFarah Montenegro & Linda Chochoy · BRADY60 min.
  4. 12:45 PMPanel — Data CentresModerator: Sharf, Managing Director, BICSI Saudi Arabia60 min.
  5. 1:45 PMCPI — Mastering Power Distribution for High Density GPU and AI ApplicationsEl-Saied Sayed Ahmed, RCDD · CPI60 min.
  6. 3:00 PMCORNING — Fiber-Driven Security: Building Smarter, Safer InfrastructurePiers Benjamin · CORNING60 min.
  7. 4:00 PMSENKO — The Impact of AI on Data Centre Interconnect TechnologyDr. Bernard Lee, RCDD · SENKO60 min.
  8. 5:15 PMPanel — Future TechnologiesModerator: Sharf, Managing Director, Pro Skills60 min.
  9. 6:15 PMClosing Remarks, Cabling Challenge Winner & Door Prizes15 min.

Speakers

11 speakers

  • El-Saied Sayed AhmedCPI | Chatsworth Products
  • Erkan İslamoğluTechnical ManagerLande Rack Cabinet
  • Farah MontenegroProduct ExpertBrady Corporation
  • Ihab GazawiGlobal Head of Data CentreDatwyler IT Infra
  • Jim DavisSenior Product Network SpecialistFluke Networks
  • Dr. Bernard HL LeeSenior Director of Strategic Technology & InnovationSENKO Advanced Components
  • Maciej SzumacherHyper Scaler Data Center ManagerCorning Incorporated
  • Nigel HedgesTechnical and Applications SpecialistFluke Networks
  • Piers BenjaminManager Enterprise Market, EMEACorning Optical Communications
  • Sandip ChougaleR & D Head, Data Center CoolingRittal
  • Yaman PrasharOptical Applications EngineerEXFO

Photographs, job titles and organisations are from the 6–7 January 2026 programme.

Exhibitors & sponsors

27 exhibitors

Cabling Skills Challenge

Put your installation skills to the test

A hands-on competition for BICSI-certified and BICSI-trained installers, run as part of the conference. In 2026 the winner was announced at the closing session.

Who can enter
  • Installer 1
  • Installer 2 Copper
  • Installer 2 Fiber
  • Technician
  • RCDD
  • DCDC
  • RTPM
  • OSP
  • BICSI trained, at minimum
Challenge sponsor
Corning6–7 January 2026 edition
The next challenge

Venue & travel

Fairmont – Business Gate

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Fairmont – Business Gate, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Hotel partners

Registration

Passes

  • Paid Conference PassRegister yourself and be part of this landmark event.
  • Free Exhibition PassBICSI Saudi Arabia Inaugural Exhibition Registration.

The paid conference pass (USD 100 · SAR 375) included:

  • Full access for both days
  • 15 CECs plus 1 full conference credit
  • Every conference session and panel
  • The exhibition
  • Refreshments and dinner

Who attends

The room

  • Registered Communications Distribution Designers (RCDDs)
  • Certified Professionals by BICSI
  • Architects and Civil Engineers
  • Electrical, Electronic, and Mechanical Engineers
  • Broadband Service Providers
  • Cable Installation Technicians
  • IT Managers, Telecommunications Infrastructure, and Facilities
  • Construction Managers
  • Technology Directors (CTO, CEO)
  • Integrators and VARs
  • Designers and Data Center Specialists
  • Electronic Security Professionals
  • A/V Systems Professionals
  • End Users
  • General Contractors
  • ICT Designers and Consultants
  • Network and Outside Plant Engineers
  • Project Managers
  • Sales and Pre-Sales Engineers
  • Emerging Professionals

FAQ

The conference, answered

Who should attend?

Anyone who designs, installs, manages or buys ICT infrastructure in the Kingdom.

Do sessions earn continuing education credits?

Yes. BICSI Saudi Arabia runs technical sessions and technology panel discussions. How many credits they carry depends on the number of sessions and their substance, which BICSI HQ scrutinises carefully. The conference is also entitled to conference credits for credential holders.

How much is a pass?

The Conference Pass is SAR 375 including VAT, the same for everyone. The Exhibition Pass is free. Passes are non-refundable.

What language are sessions in?

All sessions are in English. An interpreter can be made available to translate into Arabic if anyone needs it.

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