Editage, the flagship brand of Cactus Communications (CACTUS), recently hosted the Saudi Research Summit 2026 in Riyadh, creating a strategic platform to explore the role of artificial intelligence in advancing the Kingdom’s research ecosystem. The summit, themed “AI-Powered Research Excellence,” brought together key stakeholders to discuss how responsible AI adoption can bolster research productivity and global academic impact, in direct alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.
Aligning Research With Vision 2030
The summit emphasized the national shift towards building reliable, high-quality research workflows powered by AI. As Saudi Arabia continues to scale its research ambitions, the focus is on embedding technology responsibly across the entire research lifecycle to enhance institutional competitiveness and knowledge-driven development.
Siddharth Bhatia, Chief Growth Officer, Institutional Sales (West) at Cactus Communications, commented on the initiative, stating, “As Saudi Arabia scales its research ambitions, the focus is shifting towards building reliable, high-quality research workflows powered by AI. The summit reflected this transition, with institutions exploring how technology can be embedded responsibly across research lifecycle. Through Editage, CACTUS is committed to working with institutions across the globe including Saudi Arabia to advance their Vision 2030 goals with purpose-built AI solutions that enable high-quality research dissemination globally.”
Convening The Kingdom’s Top Minds
The event convened key decision-makers from leading universities and institutions, alongside policymakers and research leaders from across the Kingdom. This gathering reflected Saudi Arabia’s growing emphasis on innovation and digital transformation as pillars of its future economy.
The summit featured a keynote address by Prof. Mike Grandinetti of Harvard Business School, who shared global perspectives on leveraging AI, innovation, and leadership to advance national research goals.
A Platform For Responsible AI Adoption
A central feature of the summit was a panel discussion focused on the practical applications and ethical considerations of AI in scholarly communication. The discussion highlighted how AI-enabled tools and workflows are reshaping the future of academic research.
The panel included distinguished leaders such as Dr. Sulaiman Bin Ibrahim Al-Riyayi, General Director, Consultant and Expert; Dr. Abdulrahman Niazy, Director at Prince Naif bin Abdulazziz Health Research Center at King Saud University; and Prof. Fatemah Almofarrah, Director of the Scientific Research Centre at Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University. The session was moderated by Ruchi Chauhan, Vice President & Head of Marketing (RoW) at Cactus Communications.
About Editage
Editage is the flagship brand of Cactus Communications (CACTUS), a technology company accelerating scientific advancement. In line with Saudi’s Vision 2030, Editage works closely with universities and institutions to enable high-quality research that is credible, widely discoverable, and effectively communicated through a combined strength of technology and human expertise.
Source: Zawya
