CONNECT Riyadh 2026
About the event
CONNECT Riyadh 2026 is the premier supply chain and logistics leadership summit in Saudi Arabia, convening the Kingdom's most influential CSOs, logistics directors, procurement leaders, and warehousing professionals under the theme "Optimizing Control and Synergy in the Supply Chain Ecosystem." Taking place on 29 September 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya, this exclusive invite-only summit brings together 150+ senior decision-makers from Saudi Arabia's leading public and private organisations.
Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 is driving a fundamental transformation of the supply chain sector, positioning the Kingdom as a global trade and logistics hub through massive investments in logistics hubs, ports, and transportation networks. CONNECT Riyadh addresses this shift head-on, exploring how next-generation technologies — including generative AI, digital twins, IoT, and blockchain — are reshaping supply chain management from an operational function into a strategic driver of resilience, innovation, and sustainable growth.
The programme features 20+ industry speakers across hyper-focused sessions covering sustainable supply chains, last-mile innovation, big data and analytics, demand planning and forecasting, visibility and location intelligence, digital twin technology, and the impact of geopolitics on global supply chains. Distinguished speakers include Majed Alfaraj (Localization and Suppliers Development Program, SAMI), Dr. Ahmed Aljizani (COO, Ministry of Health Saudi Arabia), Marouane Rihoum (Senior Logistics Director, NEOM-DSV), Faris Alosaimi (On-Demand Logistics Director, Transport General Authority), Fady Wahba (Regional Procurement Director KSA, Veolia), Mohammed Bamuqabel (Strategic Supply Chain Director, Abunayyan Holding), Hasan Salah (Director of Supply Chain & Procurement, Sunbulah Group), and Ibraheem Alkahtani (Head of Logistics & Trade Compliance, Schneider Electric).
Attendees include Managing Directors, CEOs, COOs, Chief Supply Chain Officers, Chief Logistics Officers, Chief Procurement Officers, and Heads of Supply Chain, Digital Supply Chain, Logistics, and Warehousing from industries spanning FMCG, automotive, oil and gas, retail, e-commerce, pharma and healthcare, manufacturing, logistics and transportation, and construction. The summit offers CPD points for full-day attendance through association partner CIPS, with dedicated networking sessions designed for high-value business connections.
CONNECT Riyadh 2026 is operated and owned by NetNex Global Private Limited, an India-registered company specialising in integrated marketing and event solutions. The event is free for pre-qualified delegates matching the senior-level criteria. Registration is available via the official website at nextechsummit.com/connect/riyadh/.
