MIFF 2026 #MIFF26

MENA Industrial
Futures Forum

The premier Al Khobar platform where operators, regulators, technology providers, investors & innovators converge to shape smart, secure and sustainable industrial operations.

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06–07 October 2026 Grand Hayyat, AL Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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6 – 7 OCTOBER 2026 · AL KHOBAR
Venue Capacity 98%
30+ Exhibitors
60+ Speakers
500+ Delegates
REGISTRATIONS OPEN PREMIUM EVENT
Oil & Gas/Energy & Power/Utilities/ Petrochemicals/Metals & Mining/Industrial Cybersecurity/ Process Automation/AI in Operations/Semiconductors/ Sustainability/ Oil & Gas/Energy & Power/Utilities/ Petrochemicals/Metals & Mining/Industrial Cybersecurity/ Process Automation/AI in Operations/Semiconductors/ Sustainability/
Event overview

Vision 2030 priorities, met with operator-led proof.

By uniting Vision 2030 priorities with global standards and operator-led proof, MIFF will not only showcase cutting-edge technologies but drive real-world adoption, regulatory compliance, and industrial investment.

Critically, MIFF places Instrumentation, Control & Process Automation at its core — recognising that accurate sensing and control fidelity are the foundation on which AI, cybersecurity and sustainability scale safely.

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Industrial control room operators
Engineer with digital interface
Industrial technology
Industrial automation robot
Participating companies

Operators and innovators shaping the agenda

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Key industrial sectors

Industries we serve

From hydrocarbons to heavy manufacturing — MIFF convenes decision-makers across the sectors shaping the region's industrial future.

Why MIFF · Why now

The Middle East is entering a decisive phase of industrial transformation.

Driven by Vision 2030 investments, expanding hyperscale datacentres and emerging semiconductor initiatives, MIFF convenes industry leaders to accelerate adoption across seven frontiers.

  1. 01

    Advanced Instrumentation & Sensing

    Advanced instrumentation and sensing technologies enabling precision industrial operations and predictive maintenance.

  2. 02

    Automation Modernisation

    Migrating legacy DCS and PLC systems to digital-native industrial platforms.

  3. 03

    Cyber-Resilient Industrial Infrastructure

    Protecting plants, grids, pipelines and datacentres from evolving threats.

  4. 04

    AI-Assisted Industrial Operations

    Digital twins, predictive analytics and autonomous process optimisation — scaled from pilots to production.

  5. 05

    Datacentre Infrastructure Growth

    Powering AI, cloud and national digital economies with resilient, energy-efficient facilities.

  6. 06

    Semiconductor & Advanced Manufacturing

    Supporting regional ambitions for chip design, fabrication and supply-chain resilience.

  7. 07

    Industrial Decarbonisation

    Embedding hydrogen, CCUS, electrification and renewable integration into core operations.

Committee & speakers

Leaders defining the industrial agenda

Advisory Committee & Confirmed Speakers 12 Speakers
01

Abdullah Alsuhaibani

Director, Sustainability Work

Aramco
02

Mohammed Sibgathullah Khan

Director of Information Technology

NATPET
03

Ziyad Abulhamayel

Board of Director, Chairman and CEO at GCE Consulting & Former Executive Director at SABIC

SABIC
04

Abdullah M. Badahdah

Process Automation Superintendent

SADARA
05

Dr. Majeb Alodayani

President & CEO at PureGy and Council Member & Contributor to Regional Water Policy – Arab Water Council

PureGy & Arab Water Council
06

Ali Nasser Al-Harbi

General Manager

S-Chem
07

Mustafa Alhakeem

Senior Director of Technical Development

Confidential
08

Abdulaziz Alarfaj

Chief Information Security Officer

Confidential
09

Mushtaq Khan

GM Technology, Automation & Digital Transformation

National Water Company
10

Wissam Al Adany

CIO and Chief Data & AI Strategy Executive

ADES
11

Belarmino Lourenço de S. Van-Dúnem

Senior Control Systems & Instrumentation Engineer

Sonangol E&P
12

Ali Abdulla Hasan Alsadadi

Chief Information Technology

Bahrain's Ministry of Oil and Environment
13

Dr. Hussain Aldawood

Director of Cybersecurity Consulting

Ernst & Young
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