The World Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics (WAM) Saudi Summit and Expo 2026 has officially concluded after three days of high-impact discussions, strategic collaboration, and cutting-edge innovation. The event highlighted the Kingdom’s thriving industrial transformation driven by the ambitious goals outlined in the Saudi Vision 2030 agenda.
Organized by KAOUN International in a strategic partnership with the Saudi Industrial Cities and Technology Zone Authority (MODON), the exhibition brought together leading industry experts, policy makers and innovators from over 45 countries. Under the auspices of the Ministry of Industry and with support from key institutional partners such as MODON, SIDF, AWS, and INFOR, WAM Saudi serves as a global platform for exclusive networking, collaborative growth, and hands-on engagement, marking a pivotal moment for the future of advanced manufacturing.
Alex Nicol, Vice President of Qaoun International, highlighted the growing impact of the event, saying, “What is unique about this year is the way we brought the entire ecosystem together. In addition to our regular visitors, we welcomed several serious buyers, most of them from Saudi Arabia and other countries, which reflects Saudi Arabia’s position as one of the most dynamic and rapidly expanding industrial markets in the world.”
“This year’s WAM Saudi 2026 further strengthened its position as a strategic platform to accelerate Saudi Arabia’s industrial transformation under Vision 2030. During the event, we were able to connect with global innovators, manufacturers, logistics leaders, investors, startups and policy makers from over 45 countries, creating a commercially vibrant environment that fosters strategic alliances and dialogue,” he added.
WAM Saudi continued to differentiate itself through the large participation of serious and qualified buyers who engage directly with exhibitors, form partnerships, and explore sourcing opportunities across the industrial ecosystem. The exhibition is designed with the intention of fostering cross-sector collaboration, enabling open dialogue between solution providers and decision-makers driving industrial projects across the Kingdom.
WAM Saudi not only showcased a wide range of advanced manufacturing technologies, AI-powered logistics solutions, smart factory systems, and industrial digitization tools, but also served as a key gateway for business intelligence. Exporters, investors, consultancies and staffing agencies were able to gain first-hand insight into emerging industrial demands, localization priorities and future talent requirements that will shape Saudi Arabia’s rapidly evolving industrial landscape.
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The launch of a dedicated Startup Zone, where 44 startups will compete for a $10,000 prize, also furthered WAM Saudi’s mission to foster innovation across industrial sectors. Evaluated by an independent panel of judges, the competition focused on next-generation industrial innovation and facilitated direct engagement between founders and potential investors, further supported by the event’s ‘Connections Lounge’ and ‘Main Stage Programme’.
The final day of WAM Saudi 2026 spotlighted the region’s most promising innovators, led by 1Tank Pitch Competition, the flagship startup pitch platform by 1trepreneur, connecting high-potential startups with investors, government officials, and other ecosystem enablers. The Supernova Pitch Competition also concluded with an awards ceremony, with Digital Petroleum winning the $10,000 prize. In addition, the much-anticipated investor program, along with three pitch platforms: Supernova Industry
In line with Saudi Arabia’s industrial transformation under Vision 2030, the exhibition fostered breakthrough innovation by highlighting trends across human-centered automation, Industry 4.0 adoption, the impact of quantum technologies in manufacturing, and the business case for green manufacturing. The Industry Stage also distinguished itself by hosting influential strategic discussions on autonomous intelligence, next-generation production systems, and global best practices, as well as highlighting Saudi Arabia’s competitiveness in a fragmented global economy, the evolving role of digital twins in industrial decision-making, and the role of AI in transforming the sector.
WAM Saudi 2026 truly demonstrated the Kingdom’s growing influence as a global hub for industrial innovation, cooperation and investment. By uniting international thought leaders, policy makers and industry experts, the event not only advanced the goals of Vision 2030 but also laid the foundation for shaping the next phase of industrial transformation.
