4th Stadiums and Sports Innovation Summit
About the event
The 4th Stadiums and Sports Innovation Summit returns to Riyadh on 18-19 May 2026, bringing together leaders in sports infrastructure investment and smart venue innovation. It stands as Saudi Arabia's premier platform for strategic investment and transformative innovation in sports smart infrastructure, gathering senior decision-makers from government, giga projects, sports federations, investors, and tech leaders in alignment with Vision 2030.
The summit features speakers from leading global and local organizations, including Basim K. Ibrahim from the Ministry of Investment (MISA), Ben Harburg first foreign owner of a Saudi football club, Sherif Bialy from NEOM, Shireen Hamdan from Populous, and Helmut Spahn from FIFA. Discussion themes span sports infrastructure investment, smart stadium technologies, AI in sports, crowd safety and security, and readiness for the 2034 FIFA World Cup.
Officially supported by the Ministry of Investment (MISA) and the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, with Gold sponsorship from Daikin and Silver from Technogym, the summit showcases cutting-edge smart venue systems, fan engagement platforms, and advanced security solutions shaping the next generation of stadiums in the Kingdom.
Held at the Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya (Al Loulou'a Ballroom) on 18-19 May 2026, from 09:00 to 18:00. Registration is free for guests via the complimentary pass at stadiumksa.com — note the complimentary pass is not valid for technology and solution providers, who require a paid registration (from $1,799). All registrations are subject to approval. Organized by Advanced Conferences and Meetings (ACM).
