Deemah AlYahya is a successful and accomplished tech entrepreneur and digital economy enthusiast who has spent more than two decades working to grow the developer community, empower tech entrepreneurs, and build tech ecosystems. With a keen belief in digital inclusion and the right of every individual to technology and connectivity, Deemah works at the forefront of digital nations to develop a disruptive, pioneering innovation ecosystem built primarily around Saudi talent and innovative spirit.

Deemah has worked with some of the most prestigious organizations worldwide, including the MiSK Foundation, the National Digitization Unit strategy, Microsoft, Tadawul, and the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming, and Drones. She has held several board positions, including the World Economic Forum Global Future Council for Digital Economy & Society, the Global Entrepreneurship Network, B20 Executive Committee, and Saudi Digital Economy Policy Advisory Committee.

Deemah is also committed to supporting Saudi women in the tech industry, and she founded Women Spark Initiative in 2013 to contribute actively to the growth of the digital economy through building a significant ecosystem of women talents. She has studied at top universities, such as King Saud University, Harvard Business School, and INSEAD. At present, she serves as the Secretary-General at the Digital Cooperation Organization.