Smart, Secure & Sustainable Industrial
Operations for Oil & Gas, Energy, Utilities
& Heavy Industries
The Region’s Premier Industrial
Transformation Platform
Transformation Platform
The MENA Industrial Futures Forum (MIFF 2026) is a high-impact, international conference and exhibition bringing together operators, regulators, global standards bodies, technology leaders, investors, and innovators to shape the future of industrial operations.
Hosted in Al Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, MIFF aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 ambitions—accelerating digitalization, localization, sustainability, and operational excellence across:
ABOUT
MIFF 2026
Where Vision 2030 Meets Industrial Execution
MIFF 2026 is designed to:
- Bridge global standards with regional regulations
- Support automation modernization initiatives
- Scale AI-driven industrial intelligence
- Strengthen industrial cybersecurity resilience
- Accelerate decarbonization and energy transition
Unlike traditional trade shows, MIFF focuses on operator-led proof, regulatory
alignment, and technology adoption readiness.
SAVE THE DATE | BOOK YOUR SPOT NOW | 6-7 OCTOBER 2026 | AL KHOBAR - KSA
Strategic Technology PILLARS
Instrumentation & Control
- Advanced sensing technologies for industrial operations
- Smart instrumentation and predictive maintenance
- Calibration, diagnostics, and reliability engineering
- Sensor fusion for real-time plant optimization
Process Automation
- Next-generation DCS and PLC systems
- Autonomous plant operations
- Advanced process control and optimization
- Brownfield automation modernization
AI & Data in Industrial Operations
- AI-driven predictive maintenance
- Industrial digital twins and simulation
- Data platforms for industrial analytics
- Autonomous decision support systems
Industrial Cybersecurity
- Securing OT environments and critical infrastructure
- Cyber resilience for energy and industrial plants
- Incident response strategies for industrial environments
- Zero-trust architecture for industrial networks
Sustainability & Industrial Transition
- Decarbonizing industrial operations
- Hydrogen and CCUS technologies
- Electrification of industrial processes
- Energy efficiency and sustainability strategies
Semiconductor & Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
- Semiconductor technologies enabling industrial automation
- Smart factories and Industry 4.0 transformation
- Robotics in heavy industries
- Additive manufacturing for industrial components
WHAT
MAKES
MIFF
DIFFERENT
Semiconductor & Advanced Manufacturing Track
Exploring regional ambitions for chip manufacturing, smart factories, and Industry 4.0 production ecosystems.
Industrial Digital Infrastructure Forum
Dedicated sessions exploring datacentres, AI infrastructure, and industrial cloud platforms powering modern industrial ecosystems.
Operator-Led Proof Arena
Real-world deployments from major operators such as Saudi Aramco, SABIC, SEC, ADNOC, DEWA, SWCC and Emirates Steel, demonstrating operational technologies in action.
Global Standards & Cybersecurity Hub
Onsite insights on OT cybersecurity frameworks, industrial resilience, and compliance strategies for energy and critical infrastructure.
Startup Innovation Alley
Showcasing next-generation startups across industrial AI, robotics, cybersecurity, semiconductor technologies, and sustainability solutions, with investor matchmaking.
WHY
MIFF
The Middle East is entering a decisive phase of industrial and digital infrastructure transformation, driven by Vision 2030 investments, expanding hyperscale datacentres, and emerging semiconductor initiatives.
MIFF will convene industry leaders to accelerate:
Advanced instrumentation and sensing technologies enabling precision industrial operations and predictive maintenance.
Automation modernization, migrating legacy DCS and PLC systems to digital-native industrial platforms.
Cyber-resilient industrial infrastructure, protecting plants, grids, pipelines, and datacentres from evolving threats.
AI-assisted industrial operations, including digital twins, predictive analytics, and autonomous process optimization.
Datacentre infrastructure growth, powering AI, cloud, and national digital economies with resilient, energy-efficient facilities.
Semiconductor and advanced manufacturing technologies, supporting regional ambitions for chip design, fabrication, and supply-chain resilience.
Industrial decarbonization, embedding hydrogen, CCUS, electrification, and renewable integration into core operations.
HOT TOPICS
FOR MIFF 2026
- AI-Driven Industrial Operations & Autonomous Plants
- Industrial Cybersecurity & Critical Infrastructure Protection
- Hyperscale Datacentres and AI Infrastructure in the Middle East
- Semiconductor Supply Chains and Regional Manufacturing Initiatives
- Next-Generation Process Automation and Digital Control Systems
- Digital Twins for Industrial and Energy Infrastructure
- Edge Computing & Industrial IoT for Smart Plants
- Energy-Efficient Datacentres and Sustainable Digital Infrastructure
- Hydrogen Economy and Industrial Decarbonization
- Robotics and Smart Manufacturing for Heavy Industries
WHO
SHOULD ATTEND
OPERATORS
& EPCS
Plant, refinery, and grid
leaders; maintenance
& reliability heads; OT/IT
architects
REGULATORS &
STANDARDS BODIES
Ministries, NCA, SASO, ISA, IEC,
NIST representatives
INVESTORS & VCS
Sovereign funds, growth
equity, infrastructure capital
TECHNOLOGY
& CYBER VENDORS
OEMs, integrators,
cybersecurity platforms, data
& cloud providers
ACADEMIA & TRAINING
Universities, TVTC, certification
bodies, workforce skilling
partners
MIFF 2026 — MENA INDUSTRIAL FUTURES FORUM
Key Job Titles
Attending MIFF 2026
C-Level & Executive Leadership
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- Chief Operating Officer (COO)
- Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
- Chief Digital Officer (CDO)
- Chief Information Officer (CIO)
- Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
- Chief Data Officer
- Chief Innovation Officer
- Chief Sustainability Officer
- VP / SVP Operations
- VP / SVP Digital Transformation
- VP Engineering
- VP Industrial Technology
Operations & Plant Leadership
- Plant Manager
- Operations Director
- Operations Manager
- Refinery Manager
- Power Plant Director
- Asset Performance Manager
- Production Manager
- Industrial Operations Manager
- Reliability & Maintenance Director
Engineering & Automation Leaders
- Engineering Director
- Engineering Manager
- Automation Director
- Automation Manager
- Process Control Manager
- Process Automation Engineer
- Control Systems Engineer
- DCS / PLC Engineer
- Instrumentation Manager
- Instrumentation Engineer
Digital Transformation & Industrial AI
- Head of Digital Transformation
- Digital Transformation Director
- Smart Manufacturing Director
- Industry 4.0 Manager
- AI & Data Analytics Director
- Digital Innovation Manager
- Industrial Data Architect
Industrial Cybersecurity & OT Security
- Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
- Head of Cybersecurity
- Director of OT Security
- Industrial Cybersecurity Manager
- OT Security Architect
- ICS Security Engineer
- Cyber Risk & Compliance Director
Reliability, Maintenance & Asset Management
- Maintenance Director
- Maintenance Manager
- Reliability Engineer
- Asset Integrity Manager
- Predictive Maintenance Specialist
MIFF 2026
MENA Industrial Futures Forum
6th & 7th October 2026
Al Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
CONTACT
SECURE YOUR POSITION AT MIFF 2026
For speaking opportunities, sponsorship packages or exhibition bookings:
Email: info@mifforum.com I Phone: +971 545840209
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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