Autonomous vehicle enablement in Saudi Arabia: practice, infrastructure and future
23 Jun 2026
Room 1
Standards, Regulation & System-Level Interoperability
This session explores the practical implementation and ecosystem enablement of autonomous vehicle technologies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The workshop will highlight the current landscape, infrastructure readiness, regulatory considerations, smart mobility initiatives and emerging opportunities supporting autonomous transportation deployment across the region. The session will also discuss the role of digital infrastructure, HD mapping, IoT, AI and data-driven mobility systems in accelerating autonomous vehicle adoption. Real-world practices, operational challenges and future outlooks aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 will be presented to provide attendees with actionable insights into the evolving mobility ecosystem.
- Understand the current landscape and future vision of autonomous vehicle adoption in Saudi Arabia
- Discover real-world opportunities, challenges and best practices for advancing autonomous mobility ecosystems in Saudi Arabia
- Understand how autonomous vehicle initiatives align with Saudi Vision 2030 and smart city transformation programs

