Google I/O Extended Riyadh 2025

Join us for the Google I/O Extended Saudi 2025, a must-attend developer conference hosted by GDG Cloud Saudi in Riyadh! As part of Google’s renowned global I/O Extended program, this free one-day event will gather approximately 350 top-tier engineers, CTOs, product leads, and tech enthusiasts. 🚀

Dive deep into the latest in AI, Google Cloud, Android, Flutter, web performance, and DevOps through streamed Google I/O keynotes, local tech talks, and hands-on codelabs. Don’t miss the chance to gain practical skills and network with experts and peers in the field. Every attendee will also receive an eco-friendly plant gift, symbolizing our dedication to sustainability. Be part of this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and innovate. Register now to secure your spot and join a vibrant community of continuous learners in Saudi Arabia!

Agenda

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Speakers

Abdulaziz Alhammadi - Tuwaiq Academy (CEO)

Ibrahim Alothman - Google Cloud (Customer Engineer)

Ibrahim is a technology leader at Google Cloud in Saudi Arabia, where he heads the Customer Engineering division for the Energy, AI, and Entertainment industries. His extensive experience covers the intricate architecture of cloud systems and complex networks. Balancing his corporate expertise is a creative passion for developing "over-engineered" games, showcasing a unique blend of formal dis…

Hassan Ahmad - Google Cloud (Data & AI Lead)

Hassan Ahmad is a distinguished leader in Data & AI with over 15 years of global experience. He currently leads Data Analytics & AI for Google Cloud in Saudi Arabia, after previously spearheading similar initiatives for Google Cloud in Canada. His comprehensive background includes significant roles with Teradata Canada and the Government of Canada. Demonstrating his commitment to the f…

Ismail Anjrini - Tuwaiq Academy (Senior Consultant)

Dynamic Technical Leader with more than 18 years of experience leading all phases of diverse IT projects. Leverages strong business and technical skills to drive continuous process improvements. Detailed and organized with proven strength in aligning business goals with technology solutions. Agile and Waterfall expert with track records of producing high-quality deliverables within timeline an…

Matthias Baetens - Arabesque AI (Google Developer Expert - Cloud | Director of Software Engineering)

Matthias is a software engineer passionate about data; how to process it, analyse it, gain insights, and leverage it in the real world. Over the first years of his career he has built expertise in the big data stack of Google Cloud Platform and has ventured into the open source world while doing so. He holds a master in Computer Science Engineering and a master in Marketing Analytics. Up until…

Mamdouh Aldhafeeri - Thmanyah (Machine Learning Engineer)

Machine Learning Engineer building scalable AI systems and Large Language Model applications that work in production.
At Malaa Technologies, I build data and machine learning systems that solve fintech challenges, helping people better manage and understand their finances through automated solutions.
During my time at Fathom.io, I implemented production RAG systems using Mistral …

Hadi Alsinan - IBM (Associate Developer)

Mais Alheraki - Thmanyah (Senior Software Engineer)

Mais is a Senior Software Engineer at Thmanyah, specializing in cloud and backend technologies, and a Google Developer Expert in Flutter & Dart. She holds a master’s in Data Science and is pursuing a PhD in Computer Science at KFUPM. A community advocate, she co-leads GDG Cloud Saudi and co-founded Women Techmakers Saudi, empowering developers and women in tech.

Reem Almutairi - Entropy (Data Scientist)

Hosted By

Mais Alheraki, GDG Lead

Nawal Alhamwi, Jeddah Lead

Ahmad Alrajeh, Lead

Ashwaq Alawoor, Western Lead

Hadi Al-Marzooq, Organizer

Farah Al Safwan, Organizer

Ahmad Al Nasser, Organizer

Yasser Al Zahrani, Public Relations

Ahmed Alkhaldi, Event Marketing Co-lead

I'm Ahmed Al-Khaldi, a computer science student at Jazan University with focused expertise in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.

• Technical training from KAUST and T2 in AI/security integration
• Hands-on experience developing secure clustering models and IoT authentication systems
• Leadership as founder of CyberGuard community and head of technical committees
• Experience presenting tech workshops at major Saudi universities

Khaled Alaodi, Marketing and Designing Lead

Lama Khalid **, Designing Co-Lead

Ibrahim M. Alnabhan, Speaker Coordination

Abdullah M. Alrefai, Speaker Coordination Lead

Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-cloud-saudi-presents-google-io-extended-riyadh-2025/.