WAM Saudi 2026 to Champion Manufacturing & Logistics
World Advanced Manufacturing & Logistics (WAM Saudi) will be held at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center (RFECC) from 15-17 February 2026.
The Kingdom’s leading trade fair, WAM Saudi serves as a strategic platform to accelerate Saudi Arabia’s transformation into a global manufacturing and logistics powerhouse. Over $1 trillion is being invested into industrial infrastructure, technological advancements, and economic diversification, as part of the country’s ambitious Vision 2030.
WAM Saudi connects global leaders, innovators, and investors to unlock opportunities across smart manufacturing, logistics, and next-gen technology. The event is set to attract 20,000 trade professionals, over 150 industry speakers, and more than 8,000 C-level executives, from around 45 countries.
WAM Saudi 2026 brings together four dynamic events, each designed to redefine the way industries operate, connect, and grow in Saudi Arabia. Manufacturing marvels to logistics breakthroughs, sustainable materials, and next-gen packaging solutions will all be brought under a single roof. The co-located events include World Advanced Logistics (WAL), World Industrial Materials (WIM), World Advanced Packaging & Printing (WAPP), and World Digital Food Hub (WDFH).
The show will cover major industrial sectors including automotive, construction, F&B, aerospace and defence, pharma & biotech, oil & gas, mining & minerals, petrochemicals, and supply chain & logistics.
WAPP (World Advanced Packaging & Printing)
Visitors can explore a vast gamut of packaging innovations and new printing technologies at WAPP. Packaging is no longer an afterthought, but defines perception, drives sustainability, and dictates market presence.
Saudi Arabia’s food, pharma, and e-commerce industries are driving record demand for smart, sustainable, and high-end packaging. With billions invested in F&B and pharmaceutical packaging, the sector is undergoing a major change, presenting a critical moment for industry leaders to engage and position themselves at the forefront.
Saudi Arabia’s $30 billion packaged food market is growing at 5.2% annually. With an additional $6.83 billion growth expected from automation technologies, and with 4,000 smart factories adopting Industry 4.0 solutions, the Kingdom is ranked first in the MENA region for packaging automation.
Conference Programme
Bringing together policymakers, CEOs, innovators, and international experts, the programme explores the forces reshaping advanced manufacturing and logistics worldwide – from Saudi Arabia’s bold vision to the frontiers of Industry 4.0.
The conference will provide first-hand perspectives from government leaders and global executives on Saudi Arabia’s role in shaping the future of manufacturing and logistics. Discover the latest advancements in AI, robotics, automation, and digital integration, and how they are revolutionising industrial competitiveness. The conference will also delve into how security and effective regulation are enabling transformation across critical sectors, and how sustainability, food security, and ESG are driving new opportunities across manufacturing, logistics, and supply chains. Strategic debates on policy, trade, and investment frameworks and networking opportunities to forge partnerships and unlock cross-sector opportunities are the other key areas of the conference programme.
Other Highlights
The mega event will also include WAM Start-ups, explicitly designed to fuel the growth of regional start-ups; AI in Manufacturing that includes exploring real-world use cases in AI adoption, a live tech challenge, and exclusive briefings; and an Investor Programme that will welcome leading investors from around the world, representing venture capital, corporate funds, private equity, accelerators, angel networks, and institutional investors.
WAM Saudi is organised by KAOUN International, the overseas affiliate of Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), in association with GITEX GLOBAL – the largest global tech and startup show – with Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON) as the strategic partner.
