Jeddah to host Saudi Industrial Forum 2026

Jeddah will host the second Saudi Industrial Forum from September 14 to 16, 2026, at Jeddah Super Dome. The event will take place under the patronage of Prince Khalid bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz, adviser to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and governor of Mecca region.

The Federation of Saudi Chambers, through its National Industrial Committee, is organizing the forum in cooperation with the Jeddah Chamber. The event has a strategic partnership with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources and its affiliated entities.

Government bodies, national companies, universities, academic institutions and research centers will participate, alongside officials, business leaders, experts and specialists from Saudi Arabia and abroad. Over three days, the forum will feature panel discussions and specialized workshops on developments and opportunities in industry.

The agenda includes the future of national industries, stronger supply chains and logistics services, and the development of an integrated industrial base in strategic sectors. Automotive, food and pharmaceutical manufacturing are among the sectors highlighted.

The forum will also examine ways to deepen cooperation between industry, universities and research and development centers. Organizers aim to connect academic and research output with the needs of the industrial sector and to use technology in advancing that relationship.