Date: February 9-11, 2026
Location: Building 19, Halls 1- 2.
The Rising Stars in AI Symposium is geared toward young researchers (including Ph.D. students, postdocs, and junior faculty) who have recently published promising work at leading AI venues, to showcase core AI and X+AI research conducted at KAUST.
Artificial intelligence is reimagining the modern world. It is reshaping science, industry, governance, and daily life. It holds the power to transform challenges into opportunities for the Kingdom and humanity.
KAUST Center of Excellence for Generative AI continue to proudly support this transition, hosting the fifth annual Rising Stars in AI Symposium.
Tailored for Ph.D. students, postdoctoral researchers, and early-career faculty advancing the field of AI, this three-day event enables the exchange of advanced concepts and emerging discoveries from around the world.
Join a dynamic exploration of AI. Apply to be a speaker and inspire global colleagues at the in-person symposium. Together, these “Rising Stars” will help shape the most transformative technological change in history.
To view more event details, please visit the symposium website
Attending the Symposium
The symposium will be limited to in-person attendance.
To attend the symposium, please register.