KAUST Rising Stars in AI Symposium 2027
ABOUT THE SYMPOSIUM
Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we understand and shape the world, accelerating scientific discovery, redefining industries, strengthening societies, and creating new opportunities for the Kingdom and humanity.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), through the KAUST Center of Excellence for Generative AI, is proud to host the latest edition of the Rising Stars in AI Symposium.
Designed for outstanding Ph.D. students, postdoctoral researchers, and early-career faculty advancing the frontiers of artificial intelligence, this three-day, in-person symposium brings together emerging researchers from around the world to exchange pioneering ideas, showcase groundbreaking research, and build meaningful connections.
Apply to become a Rising Star, present your work at KAUST, and join a global community helping to shape the future of AI.
Call for speakers:
The symposium committee will select speakers based on outstanding research achievements. Presenters will have the opportunity to share work recently recognized at world-class AI conferences.
KAUST and the Center of Excellence for Generative AI invite applications from outstanding early-career researchers working across the broad spectrum of artificial intelligence. We welcome researchers from all areas and subfields, including—but not limited to—computer vision, natural language processing, Systems, Theory, Physical AI, Agentic AI, AI safety and AI for science.
Travel and accommodation expenses will be covered for all selected speakers
•Application deadline.
• Deadline to apply: 15 November 2026
• Notification date: Late November 2026
Call for poster presentation
We invite KAUST researchers, as well as students, postdocs, and faculty from institutions across Saudi Arabia, to showcase their recently published AI work in the poster sessions during the Symposium. Please note that external presenters will be responsible for
covering their own travel expenses. Selected applicants will be invited to present their poster during the designated poster session.
Deadline for poster application: Coming Soon
Attending the Symposium
The Rising Stars in AI Symposium will be limited to in-person attendance.
Registration details coming soon
AGENDA
The Agenda will be updated soon
SPEAKERS & ORGANIZERS
LINDA REMIL
Business Specialist
KAUST
LILIANA RIVERA
Operation Manager
KAUST
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KAUST CORE LABS
KAUST hosts a wide range of sophisticated instruments and world-class facilities that students can access, including the Prototyping and Product Development Core Lab, and laboratories involving robotics and embedded systems, sensors, intelligent autonomous systems and biotechnology. Specific labs will be identified based on the curriculum and individual projects.
A NEW ERA FOR KAUST
Our unrelenting commitment to research, innovation and talent has seen KAUST establish itself as one of the leading research universities in the world, ranking #1 for citations per faculty globally, with a reputation for impact-driven research that contributes to the betterment of the world. This new era of KAUST builds on our many successes, achievements and strong foundations, and our new strategy represents an evolution that brings us closer to the interests of the Kingdom.
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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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