The Saudi 6th Procurement Conference returns as the Kingdom's leading platform for procurement and supply chain professionals, building on six consecutive years of industry impact. Since its debut in 2019, the conference has grown into the premier gathering for the procurement community in Saudi Arabia and the broader MENA region, attracting senior decision-makers, industry pioneers, and solution providers from across the globe.
Now in its sixth edition, the conference will host over 400 senior delegates, feature more than 40 distinguished speakers, and welcome 15 leading sponsors and partners. The 2026 programme covers the full spectrum of procurement transformation—digital innovation, sustainable sourcing, supplier collaboration, cost optimisation, and strategic value creation—through keynote sessions, executive panels, and interactive workshops. The event is sponsored by Penny Software (Diamond Sponsor) and supported by CIPS, EIPM, ASCM, and IOSCM.
Attendees will hear from an exceptional line-up of procurement and business leaders, including Iyad Aldalooj (CEO, Penny Software) on procurement technology innovation, Kenan Nouwailati (Senior Partner, Roland Berger) on strategic operations, Dr Salisu Uba Uba (Founder & CIPS Fellow, NatQuest | Opentender.AI) on AI-driven procurement, and Abdulrahman Alonaizan (Chief Business Continuity Officer, Arab National Bank) on enterprise resilience. Other featured speakers include Dani Bogari (Partner, Prokura—a Kearney Company), Gabriella Borgovan (Principal, Roland Berger), Alexander Borg (Partnership Development Director, IOSCM International), Idris Alshaya (Group Head of Procurement & Contracts, AlJasser Holding), Qais Mershed (Founder, EGIT Consult), Bader Alawwad (Procurement & Supply Chain Consultant), and Ahmed Hosam (Procurement Manager, Al Geemi Contracting).
The conference takes place on 7–8 October 2026 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Riyadh Financial District Hotel & Suites, Riyadh. Organised by Gulf Forums and Exhibitions. Attendance is ticketed (SAR 5,750 for Delegate pass). Registration is open at www.saudi-procurement.com.
