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Call for Saudi HPC/AI 2026

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Saudi HPC/AI Conference 2026

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

Conference Theme The Role of Computing in Accelerating Research, Development, and Innovation
26–28 October 2026 KAUST, Thuwal
Register — free Submit a poster
Dates26–28 October 2026Tutorials open on 26 October
VenueKAUST, ThuwalKingdom of Saudi Arabia
AttendanceFree of chargeAdvance registration required

KAUST invites researchers, industry leaders and innovators to the Saudi HPC/AI Conference 2026 — a gathering focused on the transformative role of high-performance computing and artificial intelligence across the four RDI pillars defined by the RDI Authority.

The conference is held at KAUST in Thuwal, aligning with the Kingdom's Vision 2030 goals.

Why Attend

A platform for what comes next

As HPC and AI continue to reshape research and innovation, the conference is a place to explore how advanced computing tackles global challenges and helps nations thrive in a knowledge-driven economy.

Discover Transformative HPC and AI applications driving breakthroughs across scientific domains.
Collaborate With global thought leaders on interdisciplinary projects that push the boundaries of scientific discovery.
Shape The future of computing for sustainable, inclusive and scalable development across disciplines and industries.
Programme

Conference Tracks

The four RDI pillars defined by the RDI Authority structure the entire technical programme.

26 Oct Tutorials & Training
27–28 Oct Conference Tracks
Health and Wellness Leveraging HPC/AI for early disease detection, efficient delivery and accessibility of healthcare services, drug discovery, and biomedical computing.
Sustainable Environment and Supply of Essential Needs Exploring HPC/AI applications in promoting sustainability through environmental conservation, carbon emission reduction via the circular economy, renewable energy optimization, and food and water technologies.
Energy and Industrial Leadership Use of HPC/AI in research toward specialized petrochemicals, innovation in hydrocarbon-based products, high-value manufacturing, and sustainable and competitive mining.
Economies of the Future Deploying and integrating HPC with advancements in AI, quantum computing and other cutting-edge technologies to tackle grand challenges, enhance productivity, and drive long-term economic resilience that reshapes industries and global economies.
Registration

Free to attend

Attendance is free of charge, but registration is required.

Register for the conference

Register well in advance. Gate passes and site access at KAUST are arranged ahead of the event — late registrations may not be processed in time.

Students

Call for Academic Posters

Students from all over the Kingdom are invited to submit posters addressing the following.

  • Case studies of HPC/AI applications within the RDI pillars.
  • Innovative methodologies and tools that enhance computational efficiency.
  • Collaborative models for scaling HPC/AI infrastructure to meet regional and global needs.
FormatLandscape, one page FilePDF Body textMin. 24pt TemplateNone required
Submission deadline 15 September 2026
Notice of acceptance 1 October 2026
Conference 26–28 October 2026
How to Submit

Upload your poster

Submit your poster as a single-page landscape PDF through the online portal. Certificates are awarded to all participants, and outstanding posters receive recognition awards.

Upload your poster

Presenting authors must be registered for the event. Acceptance of a poster does not include conference registration.

Venue & Networking

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

Leading HPC and AI vendors and exhibitions run alongside the technical programme, giving academic and industrial attendees dedicated space to meet.

Join Us

Be part of the 2026 edition

A landmark event bringing together the brightest minds in HPC, AI and research to redefine what is possible — and to drive the innovation needed for a sustainable, resilient and inclusive future.

Full details and technical program saudihpcai@hpc.kaust.edu.sa

Innovation Begins Here.Together, We Compute the Future.