اللجنة المنظمة للقمة العالمية للأمن والتقنية تستعرض برامج القمة وفعالياتها المصاحبة

The organizing committee for the Global Summit on Security and Technology (GSTS) held an introductory meeting on Saturday at the Ministry of Interior Dome in Riyadh, during which it reviewed the summit's programs and accompanying events, with the presence of representatives from government, private, and non-profit sectors, as well as several global companies.
The committee clarified that the summit, which will be held under the patronage of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and under the supervision of Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, will be preceded by a series of events starting with "GSTS Month" from November 1 to 30, 2026, aimed at qualifying talents and discovering skills. This will be followed by the Global Security and Innovation Fair and Competition (SAIF) from November 24 to 26 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center, featuring innovators from various countries in 14 fields, while the summit will take place in Riyadh from December 18 to 20, 2026.
The summit will include keynote sessions, specialized dialogues, and interactive exhibitions in the fields of security and technology, targeting 40,000 visitors and attracting 250 speakers, with participation from 100 local and international partners.
Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Tuwayan, advisor to the Minister of Interior and head of the organizing committee for the summit, confirmed that the summit comes as part of the Kingdom's commitment to enhancing partnerships and international cooperation in security fields, keeping pace with technological developments, and utilizing them in security work. He pointed out that it represents a platform for exchanging experiences and envisioning the future of security and technology and developing qualitative solutions.
He explained that the summit will discuss topics related to criminal security, infrastructure security, civil safety, border security and illegal immigration, drug control, environmental security, and developmental security in its various fields, along with global technological developments and their applications in these areas, supporting sustainability and growth.
For his part, Abdulaziz bin Ahmed Al-Hamadi, Vice Chairman of the organizing committee, stated that the summit presents an integrated system that combines capacity building, innovation stimulation, and enhancing international cooperation, noting that "GSTS Month" includes working teams and specialized programs in 13 administrative regions, focusing on qualifying talents and discovering skills.
He added that the program includes a qualitative initiative adopted by the Ministry of Interior, designed and managed by Al-Tuwaiq Academy, aimed at enhancing knowledge among 100 leaders from military and security sectors and government entities, in collaboration with major global universities, while the SAIF exhibition allows innovators and researchers to showcase solutions, bringing together leaders and experts to discuss the future of security and technology and explore opportunities for strategic partnerships.
It is worth mentioning that the summit is organized by the Ministry of Interior in cooperation with Al-Tuwaiq Academy, with the participation of the Ministry of Education as a strategic partner in scientific fields, "Tahakom" as a founding partner, and "Elm" as a main partner, while the implementation is managed by the Alliance Company.