CONSTANT IMPACT IN A CHANGING WORLD
21st & 22nd April, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Take Part in the Global Innovation Summit 2026
Pillars of 2026 Summit
Day 1 – 21 April | Day 2 – 22 April
Each core innovation theme of the Global Innovation Summit leaves a distinct fingerprint, shaping how health, sustainability, energy, and future economies create constant impact in a changing world.
Health & Wellness
Sustainable Environment & Essential Needs
Energy & Industrial Leadership
Economies of the Future
Our Network
GInS works in partnership with ministries, municipalities, universities, multilateral agencies, and global corporations, enabling shared progress through aligned priorities.
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Venue & Map
GDI Awards
The Global Distinguished Innovator Awards, hosted by Global Innovation Institute (GInI), honor visionary leaders, innovators, and organizations making a transformative impact worldwide. Presented at the Global Innovation Summit 2026, the ceremony will bring together top innovators to celebrate excellence and spark the next wave of global innovation.
More About the GDI Awards
From the Community
"The gathering of innovators was inspiring and to be candid had sparked a burning desire in me to ignite the fire of innovation among the female Engineers, Entrepreneurs and business icons in Nigeria."
"I had the opportunity to host a talk about innovation in the Netherlands, and the way Dutch culture supports discussing difficult topics. But more importantly, I met with many great people from the GCC innovation ecosystem"
"Excited to take part in such an inspiring day 1 of the Global Innovation Summit at the beautiful SEE Institute in Dubai where diverse industry thought leaders came together to cross-share ideas, build multinational relationships, and design new ways of transforming our world."
"It was an honor to attend the Global Innovation Summit at the SEE Institute in Dubai and receive an award on behalf of the GInI KSA Chapter. The summit reflected our collaborative efforts to promote innovation across sectors in Saudi Arabia—health, telecom, AI, and beyond. I look forward to seeing future editions hosted in the Kingdom."
"I had the privilege of joining the Innovation in Government Services panel, where I highlighted how AI can support children with autism. The Global Innovation Summit offered a powerful platform to push for inclusive, AI-driven education solutions that can transform public policy."
