The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) has announced the organization of a comprehensive accompanying event on the sidelines of the Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR25), set to take place at the King Abdulaziz Conference Center in Riyadh from August 31 to September 3, 2025.
In this regard, Mr. Saeed Al-Ghamdi, Assistant Deputy Governor for Corporate Communications and Marketing, stated, “This side event is a key expression of global engagement, offering a dynamic platform to showcase regulatory innovation and share insights on the future of digital regulation and emerging technologies. It reflects CST’s commitment to expanding international collaboration and reinforcing the Kingdom’s position as a leading advocate for sustainable digital regulation.“
The side event kicks off on August 31 with the launch of the 10th edition of Media Oasis, developed in partnership with the Ministry of Media. This interactive space will feature pavilions highlighting major national initiatives, cutting-edge regulatory technologies (RegTech), and innovations from leading local and international companies in the ICT and Space sectors. It will also showcase success stories from Saudi startups in artificial intelligence and host Sync Digital Wellbeing Summit by Ithra.
TEDxRiyadh will follow on September 2 as part of the broader event program. This globally recognized platform will spotlight powerful ideas and transformative stories across fields such as technology and artificial intelligence, with a focus on placing people at the heart of regulatory design. Discussions will explore the human dimension of innovation and its wider societal impact.
The side event will also present a series of expert-led panel discussions and interactive presentations exploring key regulatory themes. These include the future of artificial intelligence, the governance of quantum technologies, and the integration of terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks to support global connectivity. It will further highlight outcomes from SpaceUp Competition, a CST initiative that seeks to develop Space-based solutions to address pressing challenges across vital sectors.
As a whole, the event extends CST’s efforts to position the Kingdom as a global hub for innovation and digital regulation. It contributes to the goals of the digital economy, promotes long-term digital sustainability, strengthens next-generation infrastructure, and empowers technologies that connect humanity.
