Explore the Forum by Pavilion

iktva Forum 2027 is mapped across four pavilions, each covering a distinct part of the industrial ecosystem: the equipment that powers production, the services that sustain energy operations, the materials that determine performance, and the technologies shaping what comes next.

01 / 04 The systems that keep industry moving

Industrial Core

Saudi Arabia’s industrial base continues to expand into more specialized manufacturing, engineering and production.

Discover the companies and capabilities supporting this growth, from locally produced components to complex industrial systems, and explore opportunities for sourcing, investment and partnerships that strengthen the Kingdom’s position in global supply chains.

Focus areas:

  1. Equipment & Components
  2. Engineering
  3. Electrical Systems
  4. Instrumentation & Controls
  5. Manufacturing
  6. Product Qualification
  7. Industrial Productivity

02 / 04 The expertise sustaining reliable energy operations

Energy Hub

Energy operations bring together specialist expertise, advanced equipment and services that support critical assets throughout their working lives.

Explore the companies and solutions advancing operational efficiency, safety and asset performance, alongside opportunities to expand local expertise and support the Kingdom’s growing energy sector.

Focus areas:

  1. Drilling
  2. Offshore Operations
  3. Inspection
  4. Maintenance
  5. Reliability
  6. Safety
  7. Specialist Energy Services

03 / 04 Materials engineered for industrial performance

Material Edge

Advances in materials are creating new possibilities for industrial products, from improved durability and lighter components to more efficient production.

Explore how developments in materials science and processing are opening new applications, supporting higher-value manufacturing and creating opportunities for specialized production in Saudi Arabia.

Focus areas:

  1. Chemicals
  2. Nonmetallics
  3. Composites
  4. Specialty Materials
  5. Coatings
  6. Circular Materials
  7. Advanced Processing

04 / 04 From emerging technology to industrial scale

Applied Innovation

New technologies are creating opportunities to improve how industries design, produce and operate.

Bringing together researchers, startups, technology developers and industrial companies, this pavilion explores how emerging solutions can be tested in real operating environments, developed through partnerships and brought into commercial use at scale.

Focus areas:

  1. AI
  2. Automation
  3. Robotics
  4. Industrial Digitalization
  5. R&D
  6. Deep Tech
  7. Startups
  8. Technology Deployment