Expotrade Global is proud to announce the 10th edition of the Smart Data Summit, the Middle East’s leading conference on Smart Data, Data Intelligence, Big Data, and AI in Data applications, taking place on 22–23 April 2026 at the JW Marriott Hotel Marina, Dubai.
Since its inception, the Smart Data Summit has established itself as a definitive platform for senior executives, government leaders, and technology pioneers to explore the future of data-driven business. This milestone year comes at a critical moment, as the MENA region experiences unprecedented growth in AI adoption, analytics, and digital transformation initiatives.
Data Intelligence at the Core of MENA’s Growth
The AI market in MENA, valued at nearly USD 12 billion in 2023, is projected to contribute more than USD 320 billion to GDP by 2030. At the same time, the regional Big Data and analytics market is forecast to grow at a 17–24% CAGR through 2030, driven by smart city development, advanced cloud adoption, and an enterprise-wide shift toward Data Intelligence.
From AI-powered decision-making to Smart Data strategies enabling real-time business insights, organizations across the Middle East are accelerating transformation to stay competitive and deliver value at scale.
Agenda Focus: AI in Data & Smart Data Architectures
The Smart Data Summit 2026 agenda will feature leading voices from across industries and will cover themes including:
- Creating a Data-First Culture to maximize organizational value
- Human + Machine Collaboration to advance intelligent systems
- Scaling AI Agents: From Experiments to Enterprise Orchestration
- AI-Powered Decision Making as a driver of Data Intelligence
- From Data Lakes to Data Mesh: building agile, future-ready data platforms
- Citizen Data Scientists: unlocking Big Data potential across teams
- Responsible AI & Governance: ensuring ethics, compliance, and trust
- Personalization at Scale through AI in Data and Smart Data strategies
A Decade of Smart Data Leadership
As it celebrates its 10th anniversary, Smart Data Summit continues to lead the conversation on Big Data, Data Intelligence, and AI innovation in the Middle East. The 2026 edition will feature visionary keynotes, real-world case studies, and interactive panels, alongside a technology exhibition showcasing the most advanced Smart Data platforms, Big Data tools, and AI solutions.
“Over the past decade, Smart Data Summit has mirrored the region’s digital journey—from early discussions on analytics to today’s focus on enterprise-wide Data Intelligence and AI in Data. The 10th edition is both a celebration and a commitment to driving the next chapter of growth in the MENA region,” said Shail Bisht, Regional Director, Expotrade Global.
Event Details
Date: 22–23 April 2026
Venue: JW Marriott Hotel Marina, Dubai
Facts: 400+ Attendees | 60+ Speakers | 10+ Hours of Networking
Event Website: https://www.bigdata-me.com/
