Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – November 13, 2026
Riyadh is preparing to host the 10th RetrofitTech KSA Summit 2026 on November 22–23, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya, bringing together experts in building modernization, energy efficiency, sustainability, smart technologies and facility management.
Organized by Advanced Conferences & Meetings (ACM), the summit marks a decade of discussions and innovation in improving the performance and sustainability of existing buildings and infrastructure.
A Decade of Green Building Innovation
The summit will examine how Saudi Arabia can improve the performance, resilience and operational efficiency of existing buildings while continuing to develop new urban projects.
These discussions come as the Kingdom prepares for Expo 2030 Riyadh and the FIFA World Cup 2034, alongside the continued implementation of Vision 2030.
Building Retrofits and Asset Modernization
A central focus will be the modernization of existing buildings, including strategies to improve operational performance and extend asset lifecycles.
The agenda will cover building systems, infrastructure upgrades, adaptive reuse and facility optimization.
Artificial Intelligence and Smart Buildings
The summit will explore the role of artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, digital twins and building automation in modern facility operations.
Topics include predictive maintenance, operational data analytics and intelligent building management systems.
Energy Efficiency and Decarbonization
Energy performance will be another major theme, including efficient HVAC systems, building electrification, smart metering and digital energy management.
The event will also address decarbonization strategies and pathways toward net-zero buildings.
Water Efficiency and Circular Construction
Sessions will examine smart water management, resource efficiency, sustainable materials and circular construction practices.
These topics aim to support more responsible use of resources throughout building modernization and operation.
Green Finance and Energy Performance Contracts
The summit will address investment models for sustainable building upgrades, including energy service companies, energy performance contracting and green finance.
These discussions will explore approaches to financing building improvements and supporting long-term operational efficiency.
Industry Experts and Speakers
The announced speaker lineup includes representatives from the Saudi Facility Management Association, Red Sea Global, Qiddiya, Riyadh Municipality and King Abdullah Financial District, alongside sustainability and engineering specialists.
Supporting Saudi Vision 2030
The summit's themes align with Saudi Vision 2030, the Saudi Green Initiative and national energy efficiency efforts.
Discussions will also cover green building standards, including Mostadam and LEED, as well as indoor environmental quality and occupant well-being.
Venue and Registration
The 10th RetrofitTech KSA Summit 2026 will take place on Sunday and Monday, November 22–23, at the Al Loulou'a Ballroom, Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya.
Registration and sponsorship information are available through the official event website, retrofittechksa.com.
