المملكة: 6 memorandums of understanding.. details of the first day of the International Summit for Exhibitions and Conferences
The announcements included the opening of six new international offices, new investments and the launch of a number of global events, and confirmation of the continued momentum to achieve record growth in the sector’s infrastructure, reflecting the Kingdom’s growing role as one of the most prominent global destinations in the and conferences (MICE).
The first day holds a lot; A qualitative presence, rich sessions, and dialogues that open new paths for the business events sector in the Kingdom, in a platform that brings together local and international expertise to shape the future of the exhibitions and conferences industry with greater confidence and ambition.
International Summit for Exhibitions and Conferences
Among the most prominent developments that the summit witnessed during the first day was the confirmation of many major companies officially entering the Kingdom’s market during the year 2026 AD.
These institutions are considered among the most important international names inSix memorandums of understanding Among the most prominent results witnessed by the summit on its first day was the signing of six memorandums of understanding, in a way that enhances support for infrastructure development. For events and promoting the growth of the sector, it includes the establishment of a multi-use conference center in the city of Jazan, within the Jidana Waterfront project, whose value reaches $2.9 billion. The General Authority for Conventions and Exhibitions had launched its report entitled "Infrastructure for event destinations in Saudi Arabia 2025"which monitored a record growth in the structure of the sector, with capacity increasing by 32% on an annual basis across 923 approved destinations. The exhibition space has witnessed a remarkable expansion of 320% since 2018 to reach 300,520 square meters today, driven by continuous investments in line with the goals of Vision 2030, and most of this capacity is concentrated in Riyadh, Makkah Al-Mukarramah, and the Eastern Province are led by major destinations such as the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center, the Jeddah Super Dome, and the Dhahran Exhibition Center, while the new centers in Medina, Al-Ula, Asir, and Najran continue to enhance and expand the map of events in the Kingdom. The activities of the International Exhibition and Convention Summit continue on Thursday, with sessions dedicated to investment in the events sector, innovation groups, and a platform. "Future leaders of the events industry"In addition to a celebratory evening that honors global excellence in organizing events and exhibitions.Map of events in the Kingdom
