Under the slogan "Behind Every Intelligence.. There is a Human".. Riyadh will host the "Creativity Summit 2026" next October

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The second edition of the "Creative Summit 2026" will take place in the Jax district of Riyadh from October 3 to 5, 2026, under the slogan "Behind Every Intelligence... A Human", to discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on creative industries.

The summit will showcase opportunities for employing modern technologies in developing work and production methods, focusing on the human role in innovation and creativity, with the participation of a select group of creators, experts, decision-makers, and professionals from various fields of creative industries.

This year's summit includes specialized tracks and sessions that explore the integration of artificial intelligence into creative industries and achieving sustainability in the sector, along with proposing practical solutions applicable in the business sector.

The choice of the Jax district to host the summit comes in light of its growing status within the cultural and creative scene in the Kingdom, and its role in bringing together creators and institutions working in the fields of arts, design, media, and crafts.

The partnership between the "Creative Summit" and JAX District contributes to connecting the Saudi creative economy community with regional agencies and global market leaders, providing opportunities for networking, knowledge exchange, and building professional relationships.

For her part, the co-founder of the "Creative Summit", Mai Salama, stated that holding the festival in Riyadh reflects the city's importance in the cultural and artistic scene, noting that JAX District provides an environment that brings together leaders, creatives, investors, entrepreneurs, filmmakers, and professionals in the creative industries.

Meanwhile, the CEO of the Diriyah Biennale Foundation, Aya Al-Bakri, explained that JAX District hosts a growing community of professionals in the fields of arts, design, media, and crafts, indicating that the summit allows for direct dialogue among those working in the creative industries within the ecosystem that supports their work throughout the year.

Over the past 13 years, the "Creative Summit" has contributed to the growth of the creative economy in the Middle East and North Africa, achieving more than 280 million digital impressions in its previous editions, which included thousands of speakers and hundreds of thousands of attendees. The last edition recorded an attendance of 21,000 visitors over three days.