Best IT & Software Trade Shows in Saudi Arabia
13 tracked shows, ranked by exhibitor count
Event Scout currently tracks 13 IT & Software trade shows in Saudi Arabia with editions in 2026 & 2028. Together they host an estimated 2,885 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 Dubai Exhibition Centre. 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 exhibitorsLeap 2026 Tech Conference
12–15 Apr 2027~450 exhibitorsGlobal Infrastructure
13–15 Sep 2027210 exhibitorsGlobal Infrastructure
15–17 Sep 2027210 exhibitorsSLS EXPO
1–3 Jun 2027~160 exhibitorsSaudi Signage & Labelling Expo
1–3 Jun 2027~130 exhibitorsOrgatec Workspace Saudi Arabia
11–13 Sep 2027104 exhibitorsOPEX First Saudi
29 Sep 2027~62 exhibitorsSmart Cities Saudi Expo
15–17 Sep 202732 exhibitorsSmart Data & AI Summit 2026
26–27 Aug 2027~25 exhibitors
Upcoming IT & Software trade shows in Saudi Arabia
Orgatec Workspace Saudi ArabiaInternational11 Sep 2027Riyadh, SA11 Sep 2027Riyadh, SA104Fact
Global InfrastructureInternational13 Sep 2027Riyadh, SA13 Sep 2027Riyadh, SA210Fact
Global InfrastructureInternational15 Sep 2027Riyadh, SA15 Sep 2027Riyadh, SA210Fact
World Defense ShowFlagship16 Jan 2028Riyadh, SA16 Jan 2028Riyadh, SA1,486Estimate
Smart Cities Saudi ExpoSmall15 Sep 2027Riyadh, SA15 Sep 2027Riyadh, SA32Fact
Leap 2026 Tech ConferenceInternational12 Apr 2027Riyadh, SA12 Apr 2027Riyadh, SA450Estimate
Saudi Signage & Labelling ExpoNational1 Jun 2027Riyadh, SA1 Jun 2027Riyadh, SA130Estimate
SLS EXPORegional1 Jun 2027Riyadh, SA1 Jun 2027Riyadh, SA160Estimate
OPEX First SaudiInternational29 Sep 2027Saudi Arabia, SA29 Sep 2027Saudi Arabia, SA62Estimate
Smart Data & AI Summit 2026Small26 Aug 2027Riyadh, SA26 Aug 2027Riyadh, SA25Estimate
International Saudi E-MarketingInternational13 Sep 2027Buraidah, SA13 Sep 2027Buraidah, SA
Merath ExpoInternational1 Jun 2027SA1 Jun 2027SA16Estimate
Middle East EnterpriseInternational28 Oct 2026SA28 Oct 2026SA
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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