About the event
沙特海事与物流大会将于2026年10月21日至22日在吉达超级穹顶（Jeddah Superdome）举行，被主办方称为沙特阿拉伯规模最大的航运活动，汇聚港口运营商、航运公司、物流服务商、监管机构及红海和海湾地区的海事服务企业。大会议程涵盖港口与船队运营中的人工智能应用、区域贸易中断下的供应链韧性、海事网络与物理安全、脱碳与替代燃料、海员福利与保护，以及沙特港口在国家交通与物流战略下发展为综合产业与物流生态系统。参会观众在完成在线预登记后可免费入场，展馆开放时间为第一天10:00至20:00，第二天10:00至19:00。
议程
23- 08:00–08:45From Globalization to System RewiringA look at how geopolitical fragmentation and the drive for supply-chain security are forcing shipping lines and port operators to rethink the trade corridors that will carry global freight over the next decade.
- 09:00–11:30AI in Logistics and MaritimeHow artificial intelligence is reshaping port and terminal operations, fleet management and freight networks, and what is needed to scale beyond individual pilots.
- 10:00–12:30Building Resilient Supply ChainsA dedicated session on how shippers, carriers and port operators are rebuilding supply chain resilience following a prolonged period of disruption to regional trade routes.
- 11:45–12:30Fragmentation: Navigating the New GeopoliticsGlobal trade is splitting into competing blocs, with sanctions, vessel blacklisting and a growing shadow fleet raising the compliance stakes for maritime operators.
- 12:00–15:00Decarbonising the Blue Economy: WiG TechnologyExploring the potential of Wing-in-Ground technology for zero-emission transit in coastal communities, port-to-port logistics and tourism.
- 12:00–14:30Quieter Oceans: A Thriving Ocean by 2050A fireside chat on the Wave collective action platform and its Quieter Oceans initiative to reduce underwater radiated noise and support marine biodiversity.
- 12:20–12:50Seafarers as Key WorkersFrom recognition to effective protection: what key-worker status means in practice for seafarer rights, welfare and safety across an increasingly complex maritime environment.
- 12:30–13:00Competing for CargoWhat shipping lines want from a port before committing volume, and how ports are competing as full economic ecosystems rather than pure infrastructure.
- 12:30–15:15The Resilient Edge: Port Connectivity vs Signal InterferenceAs ports build highly automated, data-reliant ecosystems integrating 5G, IoT and satellite systems, this session addresses the threat of signal jamming and interference.
- 13:30–16:00Emerging Trends in Maritime Technology and Digital TransformationA survey of emerging technology and digital transformation trends across the maritime sector.
- 13:30–16:00Navigating the Future of Maritime Logistics and Giga-Project Supply ChainsHow regional shipping and logistics companies are driving trade, handling giga-project infrastructure demand and balancing technology with human relationships.
- 14:00–14:45Securing InfrastructureThe real cost of getting maritime security wrong, from ransomware attacks that have shut down major ports to cyberattacks that have paralysed shipping lines.
- 14:45–15:20When Things Go Wrong: Managing Risk and ResilienceWhat happens when ships are forced to reroute due to conflict or disruption, who is responsible, and how insurance, law and arbitration manage shipping risk.
- 15:50–16:35The Future Port: Beyond Trade into Industrial EcosystemsWhat separates ports that become full industrial ecosystems from those that remain logistics infrastructure, and how to measure whether the model is working.
- 16:35–17:20Fuel Decisions: Can Shipping Decarbonise Without Losing Competitiveness?With IMO's 2050 net-zero mandate fixed but alternative fuels not yet available at scale, what represents the most credible commercial bet for shipowners today.
- 08:00–10:30Cyber-Kinetic Warfare: When the Ship Is the TargetMoving from IT to operational technology: if a vessel's navigation is hacked, who is liable, and what legal and technical shields are needed for autonomous-ready fleets.
- 09:00–12:00The Frontlines of Commerce: Protecting Seafarers in the Age of Hybrid WarfareA fireside discussion on asking crews to risk their lives in active conflict zones, the legal and ethical dilemma this raises, and practical mitigation for ship managers.
- 10:30–11:15From Vision to Delivery: Building a National Logistics EcosystemConnecting Saudi Arabia's ports, rail, free zones and customs frameworks into a system that international operators will commit their cargo to under the National Transport and Logistics Strategy.
- 11:00–14:00The Port as an AI BuilderHow ports can deploy agentic AI across existing technology platforms while empowering operational teams to develop practical AI-driven solutions.
- 11:15–12:00How Special Economic Zones Drive Industrial GrowthWhat separates zones that attract long-term industrial investment from those that remain underutilised, as Saudi Arabia builds a new generation of economic zones.
- 11:30–12:15From Capital to Delivery: How Maritime Projects Get BuiltHow governments, investors and operators work together to move large maritime infrastructure projects from investment decisions to real-world delivery.
- 12:00–12:45How the Offshore Economy Is Transforming Maritime GrowthThe rise of the offshore economy, subsea infrastructure and marine services as key drivers of future maritime growth.
- 13:45–14:30Maritime Security in a Changing WorldProtecting maritime infrastructure, global commerce and connectivity from both cyber and physical threats amid rising geopolitical tension.
Speakers
33米切尔·普赖斯董事总经理奥利弗·米克莱姆副总裁、港口与码头业务增长负责人斯里尼瓦萨·拉奥董事总经理埃萨姆·阿拉马里海运副行长萨迪克·穆塔瓦沙特及巴林国家经理伊恩·爱德华兹中东与非洲区域总监阿卜杜勒阿齐兹·希吉董事总经理萨米尔·阿加行业经理（石油天然气、海事、工业、国防）穆罕默德·阿西里教授哈立德·哈姆齐退役海军准将奈夫·阿莱迪退役海军少将奥里尔·布莱克海事运营总监
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The venue
21.75N 39.15E
吉达超级穹顶