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who buy it.

MIFF 2026 connects you with 1,000+ decision-makers from the region's most critical industrial assets. One room. One agenda. Real procurement authority.

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06–07 October 2026 Al Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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 will convene industry leaders to accelerate adoption across seven frontiers.

Advanced Instrumentation & Sensing
◆ Frontier 01
Advanced Instrumentation & Sensing
Advanced instrumentation and sensing technologies enabling precision industrial operations and predictive maintenance.
Cyber Resilient Industrial Infrastructure
◆ Frontier 02
Cyber Resilient Industrial Infrastructure
Protecting plants, grids, pipelines and datacentres from evolving threats — securing the critical infrastructure that powers the region.
Datacentre Infrastructure Growth
◆ Frontier 03
Datacentre Infrastructure Growth
Powering AI, cloud and national digital economies with resilient, energy-efficient facilities — the backbone of industrial transformation.
Industrial Decarbonisation
◆ Frontier 04
Industrial Decarbonisation
Embedding hydrogen, CCUS, electrification and renewable integration into core industrial operations at scale.
Automation Modernisation
◆ Frontier 05
Automation Modernisation
Migrating legacy DCS and PLC systems to digital-native industrial platforms — the single largest capital programme in MENA industry today.
AI-Assisted Industrial Operations
◆ Frontier 06
AI-Assisted Industrial Operations
Digital twins, predictive analytics and autonomous process optimisation — deployed by the operators who have already proven the ROI.
Semiconductor & Advanced Manufacturing
◆ Frontier 07
Semiconductor & Advanced Manufacturing
Supporting regional ambitions for chip design, fabrication and supply chain resilience — the technology layer underpinning every industrial pillar.
Why sponsor MIFF

A qualified room, not a crowd

Every seat filled by a decision-maker with real procurement authority across process automation, industrial cybersecurity, AI & data centres, semiconductors and industrial transition — no noise, no filler.

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Senior visitors across oil & gas, energy, utilities and heavy industry — 70% are decision-makers

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Exhibitors showcasing process automation, AI, cybersecurity, data centres and manufacturing technologies

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Strategic partnerships with operators, regulators, standards bodies and technology innovators

Sponsor benefits

What you get at MIFF

Direct operator access

Meet asset owners from Saudi Aramco, SABIC, SEC, ADNOC, DEWA, SWCC and Emirates Steel — the buyers behind major brownfield and greenfield projects.

Proof Arena presence

Demonstrate live deployments where they matter most — in front of engineers evaluating real operational technology at scale.

Vision 2030 alignment

Position your brand at the heart of the region's industrial localisation, sustainability, AI and digital-infrastructure agenda.

Thought leadership

Keynotes, panel seats and technical sessions across automation, cybersecurity, AI, data centres, semiconductors and sustainability.

Investor matchmaking

For deep-tech and startups — curated introductions through Startup Innovation Alley with sovereign funds and growth equity partners.

Market entry opportunities

Engage directly with project owners, procurement leaders and EPCs — and open doors to Saudi Arabia's fast-growing industrial sector.

Get the sponsorship pack

Ready to put your brand on the region's industrial agenda?

Our sponsorship team will send you the full prospectus, floor plan and availability within 24 hours. Limited tiers — first come, first served.

Phone / WhatsApp +971 54 561 8225
Location Al Khobar, KSA
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06–07 October 2026 · Al Khobar, KSA