The Saudi Industry Forum 2026 took place at Jeddah Superdome from 14 to 16 September, one of the Kingdom's foremost industrial gatherings, with broad participation from sector leaders, experts, specialists, companies and related bodies.
The forum was held under the patronage of HRH Prince Khalid Al-Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Governor of Makkah Region, and organized by the National Industrial Committee at the Federation of Saudi Chambers with the support of the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, under the theme "Innovation for Sustainability".
The event attracted more than 150 exhibitors and participants and over 80 speakers and specialists, with more than 15,000 visitors expected and over 50 panel sessions examining the state of Saudi industry, its growth opportunities and the technological and investment shifts under way.
The forum focused on turning innovation and modern technology into practical tools that support industrial sustainability and competitiveness, providing a platform for companies, investors and decision-makers to explore cooperation and conclude agreements and investment deals.
Nine themes shaping the future of industry
The agenda covered nine main themes: food and pharmaceutical manufacturing, automotive, perfumes and cosmetics, entrepreneurship and innovation, logistics, renewable energy, industrial sustainability, innovative manufacturing technologies and advanced manufacturing industries. Technological transformation featured strongly, with discussion of Fourth Industrial Revolution applications, AI, automation and additive manufacturing and their role in developing production, improving efficiency and raising factory competitiveness, as well as the localization of electric vehicle manufacturing, spare parts and local supply chains, solar, wind and clean future fuel supply chains, and the circular economy's role in sustainable manufacturing.
Jeddah's selection as host was itself a significant element of the agenda, given its position on the Red Sea and its role as a trade and logistics hub linking the Kingdom to regional and global markets.
