This session explores how next-generation smart technologies are transforming industrial parks and manufacturing zones.

From Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 - Industry 4.0 strategy and mega projects like NEOM Oxagon to real-world adoption of IIoT, 5G, AI, automation, and digital twins, this discussion will highlight how advanced infrastructure drives energy efficiency, operational excellence, and green growth for global competitiveness.

• How are smart utilities, digital twins, and 5G networks powering connected manufacturing zones—supporting Saudi and global ambitions for data-driven, energy-efficient, and resilient industrial ecosystems?
• What strategies are enabling integration of renewables, intelligent energy management, and flexible grid operations in advanced industrial parks worldwide?
• How are IIoT, AI, and real-time automation driving predictive maintenance, waste reduction, and supply chain optimisation across new and legacy manufacturing clusters?
• What lessons can be drawn from NEOM Oxagon, SABIC’s digital plants, and global leaders on scaling smart, sustainable, and human-centric manufacturing environments