Theme 2026
“Value, Trust, and Sovereignty in AI-Driven Economies”
This theme reflects the Kingdom’s strategic focus on building ethical, sovereign, and innovation-driven digital ecosystems.
Objectives
Advance national and global Information Systems researc
Offer practical guidance for responsible AI adoption
Strengthen trust, ethics, regulation, and governance
Build interdisciplinary dialogue connecting academia, industry, and policy
Support Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation initiatives
Innovation Goals Supported
SaudiCIS 2026 directly supports national innovation priorities:
- AI-enabled FinTech transformation
- Trusted and sovereign cognitive city systems
- Growth of digital entertainment and eSports
- Ethical AI frameworks in health & bioengineering
Positive Impact
SaudiCIS 2026 delivers:
- Advancement of Information Systems research
- Policy influence in ethical and sovereign AI
- Workforce upskilling in AI and data competencies
- Stronger academia–industry partnerships
- Empowerment of FinTech and digital economy sectors
- Global recognition for KFUPM and SaudiAIS
- Societal benefits through safer, more trusted AI systems
