Best IT & Software Trade Shows in Saudi Arabia
7 tracked shows, ranked by exhibitor count
Event Scout currently tracks 7 IT & Software trade shows in Saudi Arabia with editions in 2026 & 2028. Together they host an estimated 2,202 exhibitors, led by World Defense Show (an estimated 1,486 exhibitors). Leading host venues include RICEC Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center, Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center - RFECC and 800,000 sqm state-of-the-art exhibition facility with three exhibition halls. Events run across Al-Qassim Province and Riyadh Region.
What counts as a IT & Software trade show: IT & Software trade shows cover code, data and digital services — software and ICT, cloud and data centres, AI, IoT, blockchain, e-commerce, XR, analytics, CAD/CAM, signal and image processing, and cybersecurity.
Top IT & Software trade shows in Saudi Arabia
World Defense Show
16–20 Jan 2028~1,486 exhibitorsGlobal Infrastructure
13–15 Sep 2026210 exhibitorsGlobal Infrastructure
15–17 Sep 2026210 exhibitorsSLS EXPO
1–3 Jun 2027~160 exhibitorsOrgatec Workspace Saudi Arabia
11–13 Sep 2027104 exhibitorsSmart Cities Saudi Expo
15–17 Sep 202632 exhibitorsInternational Saudi E-Marketing
13–15 Sep 2026
Upcoming IT & Software trade shows in Saudi Arabia
Global InfrastructureInternational13 Sep 2026Riyadh, SA13 Sep 2026Riyadh, SA210Fact
Global InfrastructureInternational15 Sep 2026Riyadh, SA15 Sep 2026Riyadh, SA210Fact
Orgatec Workspace Saudi ArabiaInternational11 Sep 2027Riyadh, SA11 Sep 2027Riyadh, SA104Fact
World Defense ShowFlagship16 Jan 2028Riyadh, SA16 Jan 2028Riyadh, SA1,486Estimate
Smart Cities Saudi ExpoSmall15 Sep 2026Riyadh, SA15 Sep 2026Riyadh, SA32Fact
SLS EXPORegional1 Jun 2027Riyadh, SA1 Jun 2027Riyadh, SA160Estimate
International Saudi E-MarketingInternational13 Sep 2026Buraidah, SA13 Sep 2026Buraidah, SA
Facta confirmed count from the event's captured exhibitor roster.Estimatea modeled approximation, not a confirmed figure.
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Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.
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