WAM Saudi 2026 is set to revolutionize the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s industrial landscape as the World Advanced Manufacturing & Logistics Summit & Expo takes center stage in Riyadh from February 15-17, 2026. Organized under the patronage of His Excellency Bandar bin Ibrahim Al-Khorayef, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, this landmark event will bring together global leaders, innovators, and investors to explore unprecedented opportunities in advanced manufacturing and smart logistics.
The summit, organized by KAOUN International in strategic partnership with the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON), will be held at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Centre. The event is powered by a world-class ecosystem spanning over 15 countries and delivered in partnership with UNIDO, Business Finland, INSME, AfriLabs, CyberTech Acceleration, nTrepreneur, IQBN, and Kearney.
Strategic Impact on Saudi Arabia’s Industrial Transformation
Mahmoud Bin Khattar Alshanqiti, Director of Marketing & Communications and Spokesperson at MODON, emphasized the event’s significance in driving the Kingdom’s industrial evolution. The summit will unite regional and global experts to explore technologies powering Saudi Arabia’s transformation in advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, smart logistics, materials innovation, and next-generation mobility.
“WAM Saudi 2026 marks an undeniable milestone in our commitment to fostering global business and industrial growth across the MENA region. Saudi Arabia’s current phase of hyper-growth, underpinned by the sheer scale of its 2030 investment pipeline, presents an unprecedented, high-return opportunity for international companies.”
Trixie LohMirmand, CEO of KAOUN International
Global Participation and Innovation Showcase
The exhibition will feature elite global tech leaders from over 20 countries, including the USA, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, Singapore, Canada, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Portugal, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Egypt, Pakistan, Russia, and Uzbekistan. Notable participants include Amazon Web Services (AWS), CNTXT, TDK DENSEI, TATAWWAR, and INFOR, alongside several high-growth startups pitching directly to international investors.
In a major milestone for cross-border cooperation, Singapore and India will debut their international startup pavilions, spotlighting next-generation manufacturing innovation. The expo will also host the Middle East’s first-ever Supernova manufacturing startup competition, featuring 50 startups competing across robotics, intelligent supply chain, and AI domains.
World-Class Speaker Lineup and Knowledge Exchange
The event will welcome over 100 speakers, with 50 percent international participation, delivering more than 50 hours of future-focused content. First-time speakers in Saudi Arabia include Andreas Jahn from BVMW Germany, Victor Gao from the China Energy Security Institute, Dr. Sami Ben Jamaa from JERA Co. Inc. Japan, Rt. Hon. Michelle Donelan, former UK Secretary of State for Science, Innovation & Technology, and Chris Courtney, CEO of the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland.
“Saudi Arabia is on the right track to position itself as the industrial powerhouse of the Middle East region, similarly to Germany’s long-standing position as the industrial powerhouse of Europe. BVMW aims to share Germany’s industrial expertise, knowledge, and know-how with Saudi SMEs through our partnership with WAM Saudi 2026.”
Andreas Jahn, Member of Executive Board, BVMW Germany
Investment Opportunities and Strategic Sectors
The summit will host more than 100 leading investors, including Orbit Startups, Plus VC, and Seafund, representing over 20 influential global markets. The event will spotlight the Kingdom’s most vital, high-growth sectors including automotive, construction, mining and minerals, oil and gas, aerospace and defense, biotech and pharma, and food and beverage manufacturing.
The world-class conference program will feature policymakers, CEOs, and global experts offering deep, actionable insights into the forces defining the next generation of manufacturing and logistics. Attendees will gain direct strategies and partnerships needed to capture unprecedented growth in an evolving global economy, making WAM Saudi 2026 an essential platform for industry transformation.
