Kuwait is set to host the 5th Digital Transformation Kuwait Conference 2026 from November 9 to 10 at the Crowne Plaza Kuwait, aiming to accelerate the nation’s shift toward an AI-powered digital economy. The conference will convene government officials, policymakers, technology experts, and industry leaders to discuss the integration of artificial intelligence, intelligent infrastructure, and emerging technologies in shaping Kuwait’s digital future.
The event is organized in collaboration with the Central Agency for Information Technology (CAIT) and the Communications and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA), aligning with Kuwait Vision 2035, also known as New Kuwait, which emphasizes knowledge-based economic growth and technological advancement. The two-day conference, themed “Beyond Transformation: Designing Kuwait’s Intelligent Future,” seeks to move beyond basic digital adoption toward more integrated, citizen-focused solutions.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Ahmed Al Sabah, Honorary President of the conference and Founder and Chairman of the Association of Artificial Intelligence of Things (AAIoT), will deliver the opening keynote address, setting the strategic framework for the proceedings. More than 800 delegates from over 500 organizations are expected to participate, including over 45 speakers, with a schedule featuring keynotes, panel discussions, presentations, and technology showcases.
Key speakers include Ms. Najat Hussain, Acting Director General of CAIT; Eng. Manal Al-Mazyad, Vice Chairman of CITRA; Dr. Ammar Alhusaini, Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships at IMPULSE; and Prof. Khalid Al-Begain, Founding President of Kuwait College of Science and Technology.
The conference will focus on building Kuwait’s AI infrastructure, expanding cloud computing capabilities, developing advanced data centers, and ensuring secure connectivity. Cybersecurity, digital identity, and data governance will be major topics, highlighting the need to protect critical digital infrastructure and establish trust in increasingly interconnected systems.
Discussion will also center on transforming government services through AI to improve efficiency and enhance service delivery for both citizens and businesses. Smart city initiatives and intelligent infrastructure development will be explored with attention to connected technologies and data-driven urban planning to foster sustainable and resilient growth.
Beyond public sector applications, the event will address the use of emerging technologies in sectors such as healthcare, education, finance, energy, aviation, telecommunications, and transportation. Conversations will include connected mobility, intelligent transportation networks, and digital utilities management, aligning with Kuwait’s goal to diversify its economy by leveraging integrated digital systems.
The conference enjoys broad support from government agencies, industry groups, and academic institutions, including the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Public Works, AAIoT, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), National Bank of Kuwait, Kuwait Information Technology Society, Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST), Kuwait Technical College, and major healthcare providers such as Al Mowasat Hospital and Dar Al Shifa Hospital.