The KSA 2025 Second Annual Smart Ports & Logistics Transformation Summit will take place in Jeddah from November 4 to 5, 2025.

The dynamic city of Jeddah will host the second annual Smart Ports & Logistics Transformation Summit KSA 2025, an unmatched two-day conference. Moreover, it will cover tactics, innovation, and technologies essential to realising KSA Vision 2030 and becoming a logistics hub in the MENA region. By integrating state-of-the-art technologies, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is undergoing a paradigm shift in how it approaches port operations and logistics, leading to the idea of “Smart Ports.” Additionally, the country's larger commitment to technological advancement, modernisation, and economic diversification includes this transformative journey. With a market value of over USD 500 billion and a role in over 90% of its imports and exports, a major transformation is about to occur in Saudi Arabia. In addition, the Saudi goods and logistics market will grow to reach $32.88 billion by 2029, developing at a promising rate of 5.52% CAGR from its estimated value of over $24 billion in 2024. According to the Saudi Ports Authority, container traffic, container volumes, transhipment, and passenger traffic all showed positive numbers in 2023 compared to the previous year, and 2024–2025 seems to see further increases. The Smart Ports and Logistics Transformation Summit is a significant event in the wake of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's aggressive modernisation and technology adoption initiatives. To investigate and spark the revolutionary possibilities of smart technologies in port operations and logistics, this summit seeks to bring together leaders of the industry, legislators, and tech innovators. Delegates will enjoy a packed schedule of presentations, panel discussions, and keynote addresses from internationally recognised speakers, panellists, and moderators, featuring more than 40 local and international speakers from a range of public and private sector organisations. Read more: 2nd Building Envelope Design & Insulation Conference