• Launch edition runs from 26–28 January at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center 

• Over 450 exhibitors showcase technologies supporting Saudi Arabia’s waste, water and circular economy goals 

• IFAT Saudi Arabia Summit and the CPD-certified conference programmes deliver policy, investment and technical insight 

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | 25 January 2026: IFAT Saudi Arabia opens for its debut edition tomorrow at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center. Held under the patronage of His Excellency Eng Abdulrahman Abdulmohsen AlFadley, Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture, the event will run from 26 – 28 January, welcoming over 450 exhibiting brands from around the world, offering a strategic meeting ground for direct dialogue between government entities, regulators and industry leaders.   

IFAT Saudi Arabia brings together technologies, expertise and solutions that support the Kingdom’s water, sewage, waste and recycling priorities. As Saudi Arabia advances its Vision 2030 and Saudi Green Initiative objectives, including long-term net-zero targets, the Kingdom continues to invest heavily in water and waste infrastructure. Supporting these ambitions, the event enables visitors to experience and compare practical solutions addressing recycling, treatment, monitoring and circular economy applications across the environmental value chain. 

Leading conversations on circular economy and water resilience 

IFAT Saudi Arabia brings together the Kingdom’s waste and water ecosystem through a strategically curated programme and diverse exhibitor lineup. The IFAT Saudi Arabia Summit convenes senior policymakers, regulators, investors and industry leaders to discuss policy frameworks, investment readiness, public-private collaboration and long-term system planning, with participation from the Saudi Water Authority, World Bank, NEOM and other regional stakeholders. Complementing this, the CPD-certified Orange Stage focuses on waste management, recycling and circular economy practices, featuring insights from the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, National Centre for Waste Management (MWAN), International Solid Waste Association, ITPO Germany and GESALO. The Blue Stage explores water resilience, reuse, desalination and digital water management, with contributions from MEWA, National Water Company, Saudi Irrigation Organization, Arab Water Council and regional utilities as well as international associations such as German Water Partnership and International Water Association.  

Interactive experiences advancing sustainability, innovation and investment 

The event features a range of interactive and insight-driven experiences designed to engage visitors across innovation, sustainability and investment. The Investors Lounge is a curated portfolio of 500 investment opportunities, with a total estimated value of SAR 750 billion, and will be officially launched, with detailed information made available to investors. The Sort It Right Challenge encourages practical awareness of recycling through a fast-paced, hands-on activity that reinforces correct waste segregation. The Green Oasis offers an immersive sustainability experience, allowing participants to explore ecosystems by creating their own terrariums as a lasting takeaway. Meanwhile, the Startups Area showcases emerging companies and practical technologies across waste, recycling and water, highlighting innovation in action.  

Exhibition floor highlights international and local expertise 

The exhibition features more than 450 brands from over 35 exhibiting countries and 10 country pavilions covering the full environmental value chain. The local exhibitor line-up includes Estedama Environmental Solutions, Refuse Equipment MFG Co. (REM), ITQAN Industrial Company, Al Yamama, National Environmental Recycling Company “TADWEEER”, WETICO and Wilo Saudi Arabia. The exhibition floor will also showcase products and solutions from leading international brands, including HUBER SE, Detectronic, Lindner Recyclingtech GmbH, Blue Phoenix, Andritz, Aerzen Arabia Ltd., Blackforest Solutions, Steinert GmbH and Alton Automation, among others. 

By bringing together global expertise, innovative solutions and key stakeholders, IFAT Saudi Arabia sets the stage for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and tangible progress toward Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and environmental goals.  

For more information or to register, visit www.ifat-saudiarabia.com

Admission is free for trade and industry professionals. Visitors under the age of 18 will not be permitted.