Saudi International Marine Exhibition (SIMEC) 2027
About the event
The Saudi International Marine Exhibition (SIMEC) returns for its sixth edition at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center from 28 to 30 March 2027, opening to visitors daily from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM across three days running Sunday through Tuesday, and the organiser describes it as the first specialised exhibition of its kind in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East, bringing aquaculture, fisheries, seafood and algae under one roof.
The show floor covers aquaculture technology, inland and marine fish farms with their solutions, equipment and feed, alongside fishing boats and tools, port construction, fresh and frozen seafood for export and import, food processing and packaging, algae technology and environmental consultancy, with companies, universities and scientific colleges taking part. It targets local and international companies, investors, importers, exporters, decision-makers and industry professionals, offering the chance to discover new products and technologies, build partnerships and explore investment opportunities in the sector.
Visitor registration for the exhibition is free through the organiser's platform. A parallel programme runs alongside the trade floor, with the Laheeb BBQ Festival, B2B business meetings, the Hosted Buyers programme and workshops organised in four tracks: developing value chains, investment and empowerment, biosecurity and aquatic animal health, and innovation and sustainability in aquaculture, supporting knowledge exchange, commercial connections and a more sustainable fisheries and aquaculture industry.
Agenda
1- 16:00–00:00Laheeb BBQ FestivalThe festival is held for six days, from 28 March to 2 April 2027, at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center, daily from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM, as part of the Livestock Future Expo & Conference activities. It is designed as a destination for barbecue enthusiasts and brings together local and international restaurants, chefs and brands through live cooking demonstrations, tasting experiences, competitions and diverse food offerings. Its programme includes a Saudi hospitality majlis, food trucks, a guest-of-honour cultural experience, children's activities, and interactive workshops and masterclasses, creating an experience that combines food, entertainment and culture.