Riyadh International Industry Week 2026 Closes with 337 Exhibitors and 14,000 Visitors from 17 Countries
Riyadh International Industry Week 2026 has concluded at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center after five days of events that brought together leading companies, experts and specialists in the industrial sector, with 337 exhibitors from 17 countries and more than 14,000 visitors, under the patronage of the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources.
The event comprised three specialized exhibitions under one roof: the 21st Saudi Plastics and Petrochemicals Exhibition, the Saudi Print and Pack Exhibition and the fourth Saudi Smart Logistics Exhibition, presenting the latest industrial technologies and innovations and providing a platform for cooperation between local and international companies.
The week's program focused on the future of industry in the Kingdom, with sessions on digital transformation, industrial sustainability, supply chain development and technology localization, along with AI, Internet of Things, robotics, autonomous vehicle and modern packaging solutions that support the competitiveness of the national industrial sector.
The accompanying conference featured more than 40 speakers from 13 countries, who discussed the leading challenges and opportunities in advanced manufacturing, industrial investment financing, the circular economy, sustainability and the future of the plastics industry, as well as best practices in solar energy and net zero.
The event also saw the signing of a number of industrial agreements and partnerships, most notably between the National Plastic Factory Company and Spain's Figueras to localize the manufacturing of stadium and theater seating, supporting the transfer of technical knowledge, strengthening local content and backing the Kingdom's manufacturing industries.
The program included a series of specialized workshops on the latest industrial solutions. The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources presented a workshop on strengthening industrial quality, while national and international companies including SABIC and the Advanced Petrochemical Company led workshops on innovation, sustainability and applications in polymers, packaging and healthcare.
Riyadh International Industry Week 2026 reflects the Kingdom's accelerating drive to build a more competitive and sustainable industrial sector, strengthen international partnerships and attract quality investment in support of Saudi Vision 2030.
At a Glance
- Closing date: 25 June 2026
- Venue: Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center
- Patron: Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources
- Participation: 337 exhibitors from 17 countries
- Visitors: more than 14,000
- Conference: more than 40 speakers from 13 countries
- Key outcomes: industrial agreements and partnerships, localization of stadium and theater seating manufacturing, showcases of AI and smart logistics solutions
