Saudi Build 2026

About the event
The 36th Saudi Build runs from 2 to 5 November 2026 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center, under the patronage of the Ministry of Municipal, Rural Affairs and Housing. It is the longest-running construction show in the Gulf, and is held alongside Saudi Elenex, the electricity and energy exhibition, at the same venue.
The show covers twelve sectors: structural and architectural building materials; windows, doors, glass and facade systems; interior finishes, kitchens, lighting and paints; water systems and sanitary ware; stone industry and technology; wood products, manufacturing and technology; elevators, escalators and vertical transportation; construction and safety tools; smart buildings, digital construction and sustainable solutions; modular construction and prefabrication; landscaping and outdoor construction; and construction machinery and heavy equipment. It is aimed at distributors, trade buyers, project owners, consultants, architects and specifiers, who meet suppliers and solution providers through pre-arranged meetings.
It is accompanied by the Future of Building International Conference, running for three days from 3 to 5 November under the heading Advancing Excellence Across the Built Ecosystem, Reshaping the Future of Living, and free to attend. Admission to the exhibition is free for trade and industry professionals, and visitors under sixteen are not permitted. Doors open on Monday 2 November from 16:00 to 21:30, and from Tuesday to Thursday from 13:30 to 21:30. Visitor parking is free through Gate 2, and the venue is served by the Riyadh Metro red line at Riyadh Exhibition station.
Agenda
18- 15:30–15:45Keynote: The Future of Construction in Saudi Arabia — Aligning Technology, Sustainability and National Priorities
- 15:50–16:25Panel: Smart Cities and the Quality of Life — Redefining Urban Development in Saudi Arabia
- 16:25–17:00Panel: Saudi Mega Projects — Smart Materials and Edge Solutions for Iconic Landmarks
- 17:00–17:10Case Study: Latest Trends for Home Safety and Security
- 17:30–17:40Case Study: Intelligent Solutions for Energy-Efficient and Sustainable Buildings
- 17:45–18:20Panel: Smart Homes and Connected Houses — Advanced Digital Solutions for Modern Living
- 15:30–15:45Keynote: The Strategic Role of the Kingdom's Construction Materials Industry in Supporting Vision 2030
- 15:50–16:25Panel: Rising Demand for Construction Materials — Addressing the Challenges of Quantity and Quality
- 16:25–17:00Panel: The Saudi Residential and Commercial Real Estate Landscape — Investment Opportunities and the Challenges of Norms and Sustainability
- 17:00–17:10Case Study: The Future of Interior Design — Redefining Comfort, Style and Experience
- 17:30–17:40Case Study: Green Space in Residential and Urban Areas — The New Standard of Quality of Life
- 17:45–18:20Panel: The Development of Sports and Leisure Infrastructures — Reimagining the Saudi Urban Landscape
- 15:30–15:45Keynote: Construction 4.0 — Building Information Modeling, Robotics, AI, IoT and Smart Project Management Tools
- 15:45–16:15Panel: AI in Building Engineering — Generative Design and Optimization
- 16:15–16:25Case Study: Wood, Glass and Steel in Architecture
- 16:25–16:35Case Study: Advanced Paints and Coating Solutions
- 16:35–17:05Panel: Unmanned Plant Machinery Vehicles — The Next Generation of Autonomous Tractors, Excavators and Drones in Construction
- 17:05–17:10Closing Remarks



















