Accenture Launches Connected Innovation Center in Riyadh to Drive AI and Digital Transformation
The center is designed as a strategic hub for Total Enterprise Reinvention, supporting organizations in scaling AI capabilities and developing future-ready workforces aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.
Accenture has expanded its presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the launch of a new Connected Innovation Center at its regional headquarters in the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD). The center is designed as a strategic hub for Total Enterprise Reinvention, supporting organizations in scaling AI capabilities and developing future-ready workforces aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.
The Connected Innovation Center offers a collaborative environment where businesses can progress from AI experimentation to full-scale implementation. As part of Accenture’s global innovation network, the facility provides hands-on access to emerging technologies and industry-specific solutions. It has already played a key role in advancing sovereign initiatives, including partnerships with Microsoft, Google Cloud, and Oracle, enabling local organizations to securely prototype and scale cloud and AI environments. The General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI) is one example of the center’s impact, successfully transitioning from AI ideation to rapid production launch.
Strategically situated within KAFD, the center benefits from a premium business ecosystem and state-of-the-art infrastructure, reinforcing the district’s role as a hub for innovation and economic growth. The facility also integrates Accenture LearnVantage, a $1 billion AI-native upskilling and learning platform, offering personalized training journeys, managed learning services, certifications, and workforce transformation solutions. Collaborations with global technology partners, including SAP and AWS, enhance the training ecosystem, helping to build local talent capable of driving sector-wide digital transformation.
Accenture’s expansion in Riyadh reflects its commitment to the Kingdom’s AI and digital agenda, emphasizing co-innovation, ecosystem partnerships, and workforce development. Over the past two years, the company’s Saudi workforce has grown by approximately 60%, underlining its role as a key partner in building a technologically skilled and future-ready workforce for Saudi Arabia.
