Saudi Industrial Series to accelerate sector growth supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals to double industrial GDP

As Saudi Arabia accelerates its transformation into a global industrial hub, dmg events, a leading international events organizer, announced the launch of Saudi Industrial Series, co-located with the second edition of Saudi Wood Expo, as part of their continued expansion, supporting the region’s Vision 2030 goals. 

The event is set to meet the sector’s rising demand for innovation, investment and international collaboration running from 1 – 3 September 2025 at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center, bringing together four industrial expos, namely Saudi Aluminium Expo, Saudi Rubber Expo, Saudi Machinery Expo and Saudi Wire & Coiling Expo.

Supporting industrial transformation through innovation 

As Saudi Arabia targets 2.1 million direct and indirect industrial jobs by 2030 and the establishment of 36,000 factories by 2035, Saudi Industrial Series’ launch is timely for the Kingdom’s manufacturing sector (Source: National Industrial Strategy (NIS)). The event will support these ambitions by showcasing the latest advancements in industrial tools, machinery, automation software, raw materials and packaging systems.

“Saudi Arabia’s National Industrial Strategy is driving a new era of manufacturing,” said Muhammed Kazi, Senior Vice President – Construction at dmg events. “With Saudi Industrial Series, co-located with Saudi Wood Expo, we’re building on over a decade of experience in the Kingdom to deliver events that connect global suppliers with local businesses actively seeking new technology, partnerships and routes to scale. This is the right place and time to enter the market and support long-term industrial growth in line with Vision 2030.”  

These events are strategically aligned with the country’s ambitions to triple the Kingdom’s industrial GDP contribution to $238.7 billion by 2030 (Source: National Industrial Development & Logistics Programme). 

A specialized event for each sector

Each of the four represented sectors play an important part in Saudi Arabia’s industrial ambitions. The aluminium sector is integral to construction and infrastructure and is projected to reach $2.4 billion locally by 2026 (Source: Allied Market Research). Meanwhile, demand for rubber products is surging, driven by automotive and construction needs, with the national market forecasted to hit $1.8 billion by 2030 (Source: Grandview Research). Investment in machinery and equipment has already crossed $26 billion, reflecting the country’s goal to cut reliance on imports and expand exports (Source: Ministry of Industry & Mineral Resources).

Saudi Industrial Series, co-located with Saudi Wood Expo feature more than 250 international and local exhibitors showcasing their latest technologies, machinery, tools and solutions to an expected audience of 10,000 buyers, engineers and decision-makers from across the Kingdom and the wider region. Exhibiting companies span the entire industrial value chain, from raw materials and automation to fabrication, filling and processing equipment.

The event represents a significant step forward in the Kingdom’s journey, offering a unique convergence of resources and expertise, enabling businesses to stay ahead of the curve. Building on the success of dmg events’ growing portfolio in the region, Saudi Industrial Series aims to bring the international manufacturing ecosystem closer to the Kingdom, while empowering local players with the tools and networks they need to scale.

Saudi Industrial Series, co-located with Saudi Wood Expo, is free to attend from 1 – 3 September 2025 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre, shaping the future of Saudi Arabia’s industrial sector.