Business in Saudi - AEI Events
Curious about setting up a business in Saudi? The world is full of opportunities. All you need to do, is connect with the people and organizations who value your unique talents, skills, knowledge and experience. Networking builds business.
At events like these, our AEI Saudi team makes connections and offers insights to help underpin your success in Saudi Arabia. Contact AEI now, let us know which events you're attending and how we can help you most. We'd love to see you there.
31 August - 1 September 2026
Saudi Industrial Expo 2026 brings together manufacturers, suppliers, engineers and industry leaders to explore the machinery, automation and industrial technologies supporting manufacturing growth in Saudi Arabia. Held at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center, the event offers live demonstrations, supplier sourcing and opportunities to connect with buyers and decision-makers across the Kingdom’s expanding industrial sector.
31 August - 3 September 2026
The One Giant Leap (LEAP) 2026 tech summit is one of the world’s largest gatherings for innovation, bringing global tech leaders, investors and start-ups to Riyadh to explore breakthroughs from AI and fintech to smart cities and space tech.
Join us to connect with pioneering innovators, hear from world-class speakers, and discover technologies shaping the future of business and society.
If you’re in tech, investment, innovation or digital transformation, this is where the future is built and partnerships begin.
1 - 2 September 2026
HRSE KSA brings together the people, ideas, and solutions shaping the future of work in the Kingdom. This is where HR professionals come to learn, connect, and stay ahead.
9 - 10 September 2026
Saudi Event Show 2026 is the Kingdom’s leading exhibition for the events, entertainment and MICE industry, bringing together more than 5,500 event professionals in Riyadh. Visitors can explore the latest event technology, production, logistics and creative services while connecting with organisers, suppliers, agencies and government stakeholders shaping Saudi Arabia’s fast-growing experience economy.
15 - 17 September 2026
Smart Cities Saudi Expo brings together government leaders, urban planners, developers and technology providers advancing smart city development in Saudi Arabia. The Riyadh event showcases innovation across digital infrastructure, smart mobility, sustainability, AI, IoT and connected urban services in support of Saudi Vision 2030.
15 - 17 September 2026
Hotel & Hospitality Expo Saudi Arabia brings together hotel operators, developers, buyers and suppliers shaping the Kingdom’s growing hospitality sector. The Riyadh event showcases hospitality technology, interiors, equipment, food and beverage, wellness and guest-experience solutions. (Official event website)
27 - 29 September 2026
The Saudi Food Show brings together global food and beverage brands, buyers, distributors and industry leaders across the Kingdom’s expanding F&B market. Taking place in Jeddah, the event connects finished products, ingredients, manufacturing and distribution while supporting trade, innovation and food-sector growth in Saudi Arabia.
7 - 8 October 2026
Saudi Retail Show brings together retailers, developers, technology providers and industry leaders shaping the future of commerce in Saudi Arabia. The Riyadh event explores retail innovation, digital transformation, customer experience, e-commerce, infrastructure and strategic partnerships across the Kingdom’s expanding retail market.
26 - 29 October 2026
The 10th Future Investment Initiative returns to Riyadh under the theme The Power of Legacy. This major global gathering brings together investors, business leaders and policymakers to explore durable growth, capital, AI, climate, demographics and the forces shaping the future of investment and the global economy. (Official event website)
October 2026 (TBC)
Global Health Exhibition 2026 brings together healthcare leaders, investors, innovators and solution providers to explore the future of healthcare in Saudi Arabia. The event showcases developments in digital health, artificial intelligence, medical technology and new models of care, while creating opportunities for investment, strategic partnerships and collaboration across the Kingdom’s rapidly expanding healthcare sector.
2 - 5 November 2026
Saudi Build is the Kingdom’s longest-running construction exhibition, bringing together industry leaders, suppliers and decision-makers across building materials, construction technology, smart buildings, machinery, interiors and sustainable solutions.
16 - 19 November 2026
Cityscape Global brings together the world’s leading developers, investors, architects and policymakers to explore opportunities across Saudi Arabia’s rapidly expanding real estate market. AEI Saudi will be attending the Riyadh event, connecting with organisations involved in major developments, infrastructure and urban transformation across the Kingdom.








