Day One
Session allocation and times will be announced later.
Forum Program
Two days of dialogue
Dialogue across energy, industry and mining on investment opportunities, localizing production and expertise, reliable supplies and new markets for Saudi products and services.
30 November - 1 December 2026
Two-Day Program
Times and venues will be updated once the detailed schedule is approved.
Day Two
Session allocation and times will be announced later.
Discussion Topics
Panel Discussions
The allocation of the following sessions across the two days is being finalized.
Future Projects: Localization, Investment and Expansion
Live StreamLink to be announced
Participants listed in the preliminary program
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AramcoEng. Amin Nasser
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SABICDr. Faisal Al Faqeer
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Saudi EnergyEng. Khalid Alghamdi
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Ma'adenEng. Bob Wilt
Main Themes
- Announcing Major Future Localization Projects
Discussion of future projects and investment opportunities to localize products, services and technologies, and develop value-chain links across energy, industry and mining.
- The Role of Localization in National Product Competitiveness
How localization directs spending to Saudi factories, suppliers and talent, while strengthening supply reliability, product quality and competitiveness.
- Expansion and Investment Plans
The role of new and expanded factories and localized services and technologies in increasing production capacity, local content and economic diversification.
- Sustained Demand and Investor Confidence
How sustained demand from major companies gives investors confidence to build factories, expand production and develop local suppliers.
Strategic Themes
- Localization and local content development
- Human capital development
- Developing mining industries and increasing the value of mineral resources
- Exports, re-exports and global competitiveness
Localization as a Foundation for Business Continuity and Supply Security
Live StreamLink to be announced
Participants listed in the preliminary program
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Ministry of Energy
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Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources
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Saudi Industrial Development Fund
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Local Content and Government Procurement Authority
Two additional companies will be identified after the agreements have been assessed.
Main Themes
- Localizing Products and Services
Identifying critical components, products and services whose localization protects operational continuity, reduces disruption risks and shortens lead times.
- Supplier Development
Improving local suppliers' technical and production capabilities and their readiness to meet domestic demand.
- Developing Human Capabilities
Developing national talent and aligning technical skills with industrial needs to sustain local capabilities.
- Integrating Suppliers and Value Chains into Business Continuity Plans
Connecting local suppliers with major companies and improving coordination to provide alternatives and respond faster during disruptions.
- The Impact of Projects on the National Economy
How projects retain value in the national economy, develop local content and increase the value of mineral resources through processing and manufacturing in the Kingdom.
Strategic Themes
- Localization and local content development
- Human capital development
- Developing mining industries and increasing the value of mineral resources
From Domestic to Global Markets
Live StreamLink to be announced
Participants listed in the preliminary program
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Saudi Export Development Authority
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General Authority of Foreign Trade
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Saudi Export-Import Bank
Participating major companies will be identified after the agreements are assessed, in coordination with the Saudi Export Development Authority and Saudi EXIM Bank.
Main Themes
- Strengthening the Competitiveness of Goods Exports
Improving the quality and production efficiency of national products, strengthening their identity and position internationally, and the role of the Saudi Made program in expanding their global reach.
- Accessing International Markets and Opening New Ones
Opening new markets, developing exports, re-exports and regional distribution centers, and coordinating institutions and companies to remove barriers facing Saudi products.
- Accelerating Services Export Growth
Developing national services and mineral product exports and diversifying markets to expand the non-oil export base and its global reach.
- Export Finance and Sustainable Global Expansion
Developing export financing and insurance solutions and reducing non-payment risks to help enterprises enter international markets and sustain their expansion.
Strategic Themes
- Exports, re-exports and global competitiveness
Workshops
Workshops
Workshop details will be announced soon
Workshop topics, times, venues and participation arrangements will be added once approved.
