Under the patronage of His Excellency the Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Mr. Bandar bin Ibrahim Al-Khorayef, the capital city of Riyadh is preparing to launch the first edition of the “Saudi Industrial Transformation Exhibition 2025”, a pivotal event to be held at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center from December 1 to 3, 2025. The exhibition brings together under one roof a select group of leaders in industrial transformation in the world, along with major local and international industrial and technology companies, entrepreneurs and investors, to outline the features of the future of industry in the Kingdom and the region.
Strategic context: Saudi Vision 2030 and industrial transformation
The organization of this exhibition comes at a crucial time, as Saudi Arabia rapidly advances towards achieving the goals of its ambitious Vision 2030, which prioritizes economic diversification and reducing dependence on oil. The industrial sector is a cornerstone of this vision, and major programs and initiatives have been launched to support it, most notably the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP), which aims to transform the Kingdom into a leading industrial power and a global logistics hub. In this context, the exhibition provides an ideal platform to accelerate the adoption of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, which are the primary drivers for enhancing the sector's efficiency and competitiveness.
The exhibition's themes and main objectives
The exhibition, themed “Empowering the Future with Technology,” focuses on three main pillars: intelligence, sustainability, and resilience. It aims to showcase the latest technological advancements in digital transformation, artificial intelligence, industrial automation, sustainable energy, and advanced manufacturing technologies. The exhibition seeks to achieve several strategic objectives, including building effective partnerships between the public and private sectors, connecting local factories with global technology providers, and directly contributing to increased production efficiency, enhanced quality of Saudi products, and support for innovation and the localization of modern technologies.
The importance of the event and its expected impact
The significance of the Industrial Transformation Exhibition extends far beyond being a mere product showcase; it serves as a strategic platform with multifaceted impact. Locally, the exhibition is expected to accelerate the digital transformation of Saudi factories, support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in integrating into global value chains, and create quality job opportunities for Saudi youth. Regionally, the exhibition reinforces the Kingdom's position as a leading regional hub for technology and industrial innovation, attracting investments and expertise from across the region. Internationally, organizing this event in collaboration with Hannover Messe, one of the world's oldest and most prominent industrial trade fairs, established in 1947, underscores the global industrial community's confidence in the Saudi economy and its pivotal role in shaping the future of global industry.
The exhibition is set to feature a packed program of panel discussions and specialized workshops, with the participation of government officials and international experts, to discuss ways to develop supply chains, improve productivity, and maximize the use of advanced technologies. A number of memoranda of understanding and strategic partnerships will also be signed, aiming to transfer knowledge, enhance local content, support industrial entrepreneurship, and open new horizons for the Saudi industrial sector.
