The GEC Cloud Summit 2026 is set to return this February with high-impact editions across the Middle East, reinforcing the region’s growing focus on cloud-powered digital transformation.
The UAE edition will take place on 5 February 2026 at Dubai Knowledge Park, followed by the Saudi Arabia edition on 12 February 2026 at Voco Riyadh. Together, these summits will bring regional and global cloud leaders under one platform to explore how enterprises can modernise their digital core in an increasingly complex, AI-driven and security-conscious environment.
About the Summit
The GEC Cloud Summit connects the region’s most influential cloud leaders, architects, practitioners, CIOs, CISOs, and solution providers to discuss the future of cloud transformation. As global investments continue to shift toward hybrid IT models, sovereign cloud strategies, AI-ready infrastructure, and secure workload operations, the summit offers enterprises a practical, strategic, and technical roadmap for cloud adoption and optimisation.
Designed to address real-world enterprise challenges, the summit will focus on how organisations can move beyond basic cloud migration to build resilient, scalable, and future-ready cloud ecosystems aligned with national digital agendas in both Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
What to expect
Both editions of the GEC Cloud Summit 2026 will feature a rich and immersive agenda, including:
- Keynote speaking sessions by industry leaders and cloud visionaries
- Panel discussions examining emerging cloud trends, governance, and AI integration
- Fireside chats offering candid leadership perspectives
- Exclusive roundtable discussions for senior technology leaders
- High-impact networking sessions fostering collaboration across the cloud ecosystem
A key highlight of the summit will be the prestigious awards segment, recognising excellence and leadership in the region’s technology sector. This includes the CIO Catalyst Awards, She Leads Awards, and Top Young Leader Awards, celebrating innovation, diversity, and emerging talent in cloud and digital transformation.
Global editions
Extending its global footprint, the GEC Cloud Summit 2026 will also be hosted across key international markets, with the Kenya edition scheduled for 19 August, followed by the Philippines edition on 26 October, Indonesia on 27 October, and Malaysia on 29 October, further strengthening cross-region collaboration and knowledge exchange in cloud transformation.
Driving the next wave of cloud innovation
With enterprises across Saudi and UAE accelerating their cloud journeys to support national visions, digital economies, and AI ambitions, the GEC Cloud Summit 2026 aims to serve as a critical platform for knowledge exchange, strategic alignment, and ecosystem building.
As February approaches, the summit promises to deliver actionable insights and meaningful conversations that will help organisations explore the next phase of cloud-powered enterprise transformation.
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Register now to be part of the summit: https://www.gecmediagroup.com/event/cloud-summit/registration/
Submit your nomination today: https://www.gecmediagroup.com/event/cloud-summit/nomination/
