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UNLOCKING THE FUTURE OF MANUFACTURING & INNOVATION IN SAUDI ARABIA 

THE GLOBAL NETWORK POWERING ADVANCED MANUFACTURING & LOGISTICS INNOVATION

20,000+
TRADE PROFESSIONALS

8,000+
C-LEVEL EXECUTIVES

 

350+
EXHIBITORS

200+
START-UPS

 

150+
INVESTORS

45+
COUNTRIES

 

150+
SPEAKERS

100+
HOURS OF CONTENT

 

WAM SAUDI 2025: DRIVING SAUDI ARABIA'S ECONOMIC SHIFT THROUGH ADVANCED TECH

Partnering with MODON | In Association with GITEX GLOBAL

WAM Saudi 2025 unites global industry leaders, innovators and investors under one roof to redefine the frontiers of smart manufacturing, advanced logistics and next-gen technologies. 
 
Saudi Arabia's $1 trillion investment across various sectors is fuelling a transformative economic shift, harnessing AI-driven automation, smart factories and hyper-connected logistics to power the Kingdom's growth across high-growth industries. 
  

With high-impact networking, strategic insights and innovative solutions, WAM Saudi 2025 is the definitive launchpad for Industry 4.0, unlocking untapped opportunities and setting a bold new standard for what’s possible. 

WHAT INDUSTRY LEADERS SAY ABOUT WAM SAUDI

Ilhan Ozdemir
" Through our participation at WAM Saudi, we aim to connect with manufacturers who are seeking to accelerate their digital transformation journeys. In addition to engaging directly with end-users, we are also looking to build strategic partnerships with local players who are closely involved with the manufacturing sector — such as system integrators, consultants and solution providers. We believe collaboration is key to creating long-term impact and localising support in the region.  "
Ilhan Ozdemir
CEO |  Trex Digital Manufacturing
Rodrigue Saab

" WAM Saudi is a convergence point for the region’s most ambitious initiatives in innovation and manufacturing. We consider it an ideal platform to showcase how our vision aligns with national priorities. More importantly, it provides an opportunity to foster partnerships that will define the next era of intelligent infrastructure and digital advancement. We believe Saudi Arabia is on a trajectory to become a global benchmark in technology integration and WAM offers the right environment to co-create that future with key stakeholders. "

Rodrigue Saab
CEO |  SAAB RDS
Sung A Moon
WAM Saudi 2025 is an exciting opportunity to foster collaboration in industrial innovation. Korea’s achievements in smart logistics and advanced manufacturing—especially within BJFEZ—are well-aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. We are ready to support the Kingdom’s transformation through expertise in port automation, AI-driven logistics, and sustainable industrial zones.  ”
Sung A Moon
Director |  Busan-Jinhae Free Economic Zone Authority (BJFEZ)

EXPLORE THE LATEST ADVANCED MANUFACTURING INSIGHTS WITH WAM SAUDI EDITORIALS

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How AI, 3D and Defence Innovation Are Advancing Industrial Capabilities
As AI, automation and smart systems gain traction across industries, countries around the world are …
Navigating The New Industrial Logistics Landscape
Saudi Arabia is playing a leading role in redefining the logistics landscape across the MENA region. …
Saudi Arabia’s Petrochemicals Strategy Is Fueling Global Industrial Growth
Petrochemicals are one of Saudi Arabia’s most powerful tools for industrial growth — not only domest …

NEWS & INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

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SAUDI FIRM, BURKHAN GLOBAL SIGN $9BLN DEAL TO DEVELOP CRITICAL MINERALS
Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mines Mining Company has signed a $9 billion Memorandum of Understanding with U …
SAUDI ARABIA, CHINA’S DHX GROUP TO BUILD FIRST TINPLATE PLANT IN RAS AL-KHAIR
Project expected to generate over 500 direct jobs and will employ environmentally friendly technolog …
HOW A KAUST TEAM IS USING AI TO TRANSFORM DATE HARVESTING IN SAUDI ARABIA
Scientists developing smart robotics to automate harvesting and maintenance, addressing labor challe …
PIF & HYUNDAI’S JV, HMMME, MARKS MAJOR GROUNDBREAKING MILESTONE
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Middle East (HMMME), a joint venture between PIF and Hyundai Motor Compa …

FUELLING NEXT-GEN MANUFACTURING WITH GLOBAL TECH LEADERSHIP

Digital Twinning
  • Industrial Digital Twins (Manufacturing, Energy, Aerospace)
  • Smart Cities & Infrastructure
  • Healthcare & Biomedical Simulation
  • Automotive & Transportation Digital Twins
  • Retail & Customer Experience Digital Twins
  • Supply Chain & Logistics Optimisation
  • Construction & Building Information Modeling (BIM)
AI / Cloud / Big Data / IoT / Quantum
  • AI: Machine Learning, Deep Learning, NLP, Computer Vision, AI Ethics & Governance
  • Cloud: Edge Computing, Multi-Cloud & Hybrid Cloud, Cloud Security, Serverless Computing
  • Big Data: Data Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Data Governance, Data Lakes & Warehousing
  • IoT: Industrial IoT (IIoT), Smart Homes, Wearable Tech, Connected Healthcare, IoT Security
  • Quantum: Quantum Cryptography, Quantum AI, Quantum Cloud Computing, Quantum Simulation
Cybersecurity
  • Network Security & Firewalls
  • Cloud Security & Zero Trust Architecture
  • Endpoint Security (Mobile & IoT Security)
  • Threat Intelligence & Cyber Forensics
  • Identity & Access Management (IAM)
  • Blockchain for Cybersecurity
  • AI-Driven Cyber Defence
Connectivity - Network Infrastructure
  • 5G & 6G Networks
  • Fibre Optics & Broadband Technologies
  • Satellite Communications & Space Internet
  • Edge Computing Networks
  • Software-Defined Networking (SDN) & Network Function Virtualisation (NFV)
  • Smart Grid & Industrial Connectivity
  • IoT Connectivity Solutions
Robotics
  • Humanoid & Service Robots
  • Industrial & Collaborative Robots (Cobots)
  • Autonomous Vehicles & Drones
  • Medical & Surgical Robotics
  • Agricultural Robotics
  • Defence & Security Robotics
  • AI-Powered Robotics
Material Science
  • Nanotechnology & Advanced Materials
  • Smart & Self-Healing Materials
  • Biodegradable & Sustainable Materials
  • 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing Materials
  • Graphene & Carbon-Based Materials
  • High-Performance Alloys & Composites
  • Semiconductor Materials
AR / VR
  • Mixed Reality (MR) & Extended Reality (XR)
  • AR/VR
  • Enterprise & Industrial AR/VR
  • AR/VR for Education & Training
  • Virtual Healthcare & Telemedicine
  • Digital Twin Integration with AR
  • Retail & E-Commerce Virtual Experiences
Automation
  • Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
  • Industrial Automation & Smart Factories
  • AI-Driven Workflow Automation
  • Autonomous Vehicles & Drones
  • Supply Chain & Logistics Automation
  • Smart Homes & Building Automation
  • Financial & Banking Automation (Fintech AI)

DISCOVER THE LEADERS DRIVING SAUDI'S DIGITAL FUTURE

DEEP DIVE INTO KEY THEMES AND INDUSTRY SUB-SECTORS

Experience the full spectrum of AI in action at WAM Saudi — from real-world use cases and live tech challenges to exclusive briefings with industry leaders

  • IMMERSIVE DEMOS & USE CASE BRIEFINGS
  • INDUSTRIAL TECHATHON
  • LAUNCHPAD TO MENA
  • THE AI ASSEMBLY

 

ai

 

startup

A revolutionary start-up and investor event is coming to Saudi Arabia for the first time

  • START-UP LAUNCHPAD
  • WAM SAUDI SUPERNOVA START-UP PITCH
  • UNICORN PROGRAMME
  • START-UP-INVESTOR SYNERGY SESSIONS

THE GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL STAGE POWERING FUTURE ECONOMIES

AUTOMOTIVE

14.78% CAGR growth in Saudi Arabia’s smart manufacturing, powered by automation and Vision 2030. 826,580 vehicles sold—an 8-year peak.

CONSTRUCTION

$181.5B market by 2028.Vision 2030 mega projects like NEOM $500B investment driving AI, robotics and sustainable innovation.

FOOD & BEVERAGE

$57.4B F&B market surges with 3.96% CAGR, fuelled by automation and eco-conscious demand.

AEROSPACE & DEFENCE

$965.6M aerospace & defence sector by 2030, soaring at 13.8% CAGR. 50% localisation target ignites AI and robotics breakthroughs.

PHARMA & BIOTECH
$5.79B pharma market. Biotech projection to reach $11.6B by 2033 (5.66% CAGR), pioneering medical self-reliance.
OIL & GAS

World’s top oil exporter midstream market projection to hit $96.22B by 2030 (2.84% CAGR).

MINING & MINERALS

$2.5T in untapped resources. 100B new strategic investment positions the kingdom as a critical mineral's leader.

PETROCHEMICALS
With £16B investment, Saudi Arabia’s petrochemical sector is adopting AI, automation, and smart manufacturing to boost efficiency, sustainability, and advanced materials production.
SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS

$267B logistics expansion by 2030. Sector’s GDP contribution climbs to 10%, cementing Saudi Arabia as a global hub.

THE FIRST PLATFORM INTEGRATING THE INDUSTRY'S MOST ADVANCED ECOSYSTEM 

WAM

AI-driven, automated, and ultra-efficient—manufacturing reimagined.

World Advanced Logistics

WAL

Next-gen logistics powered by AI, IoT, and automation. 

World Industrial Materials

WIM

Advanced materials engineering the future of industries. 

World Advanced Packaging and Printing

WAPP

AI-enhanced, sustainable, and hyper-efficient packaging solutions.

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