NISA RISE · Women in Tech & AI
Code. Think. Rise.
A global summit for women founders, engineers, AI researchers, product leaders, and investors shaping the future of technology and artificial intelligence.
1
Day
6
Tracks
600+
Attendees
40+
Speakers
Conference Tracks
Six Tracks. One Movement.
RISE Build
AI/ML engineering, product development, and deep tech — technical keynotes and hands-on sessions
RISE Research
Cutting-edge AI research, academic breakthroughs, and the science behind the models
RISE GenAI
Generative AI, LLMs, and the future of creative and autonomous intelligence
RISE Ethics
Responsible AI, bias, fairness, governance, and safety
RISE Fund
Venture capital, fundraising, and women-led tech and AI startup showcases
RISE Circle
Mentorship matching, closed-door roundtables, and structured networking
Programme
One Day. Transformative.
Registration, Networking Breakfast & Tech Experience Zone
Opening Ceremony & Welcome Address
Opening Keynote: Women Powering Saudi Arabia's Digital Future: Leading Innovation Through Vision 2030
Leadership Panel: Women at the Helm of Digital Transformation: Leading Technology-Driven Enterprises
Networking Coffee Break
Keynote: Leading in the AI Era: Building Responsible, Intelligent & Future-Ready Organizations
Executive Panel: Breaking the Glass Firewall: Women Transforming Technology Leadership Across Saudi Arabia
Tech Talk: The Next Wave of Innovation: AI, Cloud, Data, Cybersecurity & Emerging Technologies
Fireside Chat: From Engineer to Executive: The Leadership Journey of Saudi Women in Technology
Networking Lunch
Panel Discussion: Women Leading AI & Data-Driven Business Transformation
Industry Case Study: Driving Business Growth Through Technology Innovation – Success Stories from Saudi Enterprises
Coffee & Networking
Leadership Panel: Cybersecurity Leadership: Building Digital Trust in an AI-First Economy
Masterclass: Executive Presence, Influence & Personal Branding for Women Technology Leaders
CXO Roundtable: Preparing the Next Generation of Women Technology Leaders
Closing Keynote: The Future is Inclusive: Accelerating Women's Leadership in Technology
Closing Remarks & Group Photo
Women in Tech Leadership Awards & Gala Dinner (Optional)
Speaker Lineup
Voices That Move Industries
The Builder
Senior technical leader — CTO, VP Engineering, Head of AI
Deep technical credibility, scaling-team stories
The Researcher
AI scientists and academics publishing groundbreaking work
Frontier research, the science behind the models
The Founder
Woman-led tech or AI startup founder, seed to Series B+
Founder-journey narrative, fundraising realities
The Investor
Partner at a VC fund or angel investor focused on tech and AI
Capital-access lens, what gets funded and why
The Ethicist
Policy makers and AI safety advocates shaping responsible AI
Governance frameworks, bias and fairness in practice
The Trailblazer
First woman in a notable technical or AI leadership role
Inspirational arc, how I got here story
Signature Programs
Beyond the Stage
NISA RISE Trailblazer Awards
Recognising standout women in engineering, AI research, and founder categories
RISE Scholars Program
Sponsored seats for students and early-career women in STEM and AI
1:1 Mentor Matching
Structured pairing between senior tech and AI leaders and rising talent
Startup Showcase & Pitch Stage
Live pitches from women-led tech and AI startups, judged by a VC panel
Closed-Door Roundtables
Smaller, invite-only sessions by career stage — founder, exec, rising leader
Sponsorship
Partner With the Movement
Founding Partner
Top billing, keynote slot, branded track, 20 delegate passes
Gold Partner
Panel seat, branded booth, logo on all materials, 10 delegate passes
Innovation Partner
Hackathon/workshop sponsorship, product demo space, 5 delegate passes
Community Partner
Scholar program sponsorship, mentorship program support, 2 delegate passes
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