February 02–04, 2026 | Dhahran Expo, Dammam, KSA

SAUDI ARABIA’S
LARGEST EXHIBITION
FOR HEAVY MACHINERY

Heavy Equipment Connect Forum & Expo 2026



Co-Hosted by


MODON


Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones



Hosted by

National Industrial Development Center (NIDC)


Developing Empowering Industries



Co-Hosted by


Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources


An Industrial Nation, Wealthy Mineral Resources

We are honored to announce that

The Heavy Equipment Connect Forum & Expo

is under the patronage of His Excellency Mr. Bandar bin Ibrahim Al-Khorayef,

Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources.

HE Mr. Bandar bin Ibrahim Al‑Khorayef
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Hosted by

National Industrial Development Center (NIDC)


Developing Empowering Industries

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Co-Hosted by


Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources


An Industrial Nation, Wealthy Mineral Resources

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Co-Hosted by

MODON


Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones

We are honored to announce that

The Heavy Equipment Connect Forum & Expo

is under the patronage of His Excellency Mr. Bandar bin Ibrahim Al-Khorayef,

Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources.

HE Mr. Bandar bin Ibrahim Al‑Khorayef

Creating new industries to diversify the economy and meet vision 2030 ambitions.

Welcome to Heavy Equipment Connect, Forum & Expo 2026, the Kingdom’s definitive platform for the heavy equipment and construction machinery sectors.
This high-impact, government-backed event brings together global manufacturers, distributors, fleet owners, contractors, and government buyers under one roof — to explore cutting-edge equipment, technologies, and sustainable solutions transforming the future of infrastructure and industry across Saudi Arabia and beyond.

About

HEC

A premier conference and expo dedicated to the Heavy Equipment Industry, positioning Saudi Arabia as a platform for M&E trends, innovations, and partnerships.

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The

Initiative

A leading industrial initiative uniting global manufacturers, investors, and policymakers under one roof to accelerate the heavy equipment machinery industrial development.

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The

Vision 2030

To support Saudi Vision 2030 by highlighting localization, innovation, technology, and sustainability across $1+ trillion development projects in the Kingdom.

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The

Exhibition

Participating in this exhibition offers unmatched access to Saudi’s booming construction projects market—through exhibitions, sponsorships, and workshops.

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at a Glance

Event

Attracting a diverse range of attendees involved in industries utilising heavy machinery and equipment and commercial vehicles ranging from buyers, decision makers and influencers, industry professionals and government representatives from primary businesses:

3-day event

7 strategic themes

30,000 sqm

Outdoor exhibition yard

10,000 sqm

Indoor halls

5,000 sqm

Live product demonstration area

100+

Exhibitors, OEMs & Suppliers

50+

Speakers

Partnerships

Signing Ceremony

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3-day event

7 strategic themes
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30,000 sqm

Outdoor exhibition yard
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10,000 sqm

Indoor halls
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5,000 sqm

Live product demonstration area
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100+

Exhibitors, OEMs & Suppliers
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50+

Speakers
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Partnerships

Signing Ceremony

3-day event

7 strategic themes

30,000 sqm

Outdoor exhibition yard

10,000 sqm

Indoor halls

5,000 sqm

Live product demonstration area

100+

Exhibitors, OEMs & Suppliers

50+

Speakers

Partnerships

Signing Ceremony
Event

Objectives


01

Exhibit Saudi Arabia’s market and demand for heavy equipment machinery.

02

Facilitate B2B and B2G partnerships that accelerate supply chain localization.

03

Provide an exhibition platform for global and local manufacturers

04

Establish Saudi Arabia as the regional Manufacturing hub for Heavy Equipment.


01

Exhibit Saudi Arabia’s market and demand for heavy equipment machinery.

02

Facilitate B2B and B2G partnerships that accelerate supply chain localization.

03

Provide an exhibition platform for global and local manufacturers

04

Establish Saudi Arabia as the regional Manufacturing hub for Heavy Equipment.

About the

KSA Heavy Equipment Market



Market Demand

By Machine Type

Earthmoving (49.2%)

Material Handling (38%)

Road Construction (5.1%)

Others (7.7%)

Market Demand

By Industry

Construction (57.8%)

Mining (13.2%)

Manufacturing (18.7%)

Others (10.3%)

Why

Attend?


01

Industry Transformation

Driving the Future of KSA Heavy Equipment Industry. Explore innovation, sustainability, and advanced technologies transforming operations, safety, and productivity across the sector, paving the way for a smarter, more resilient industrial future.

02

Industrial Strategy

Be Part of the KSA’s Industrial Growth Story. Align your business with Vision 2030 initiatives and discover how strategic investments, localization, and mega-projects are accelerating industrialization and reshaping the Kingdom’s economic landscape.

03

Leadership Access

Engage with Decision-Makers. Connect with top government authorities, and CEOs who are shaping policy, driving innovation, and creating high-impact opportunities across Saudi Arabia’s industrial and infrastructure ecosystem.

04

Opportunity Spotlight

Grow your business through finding B2B partners and investment opportunities. Meet potential collaborators, explore joint ventures, and tap into active procurement channels that support business expansion and long-term success in the Kingdom’s booming equipment and construction market.


01

Industry Transformation

Driving the Future of KSA Heavy Equipment Industry. Explore innovation, sustainability, and advanced technologies transforming operations, safety, and productivity across the sector, paving the way for a smarter, more resilient industrial future.

02

Industrial Strategy

Be Part of the KSA’s Industrial Growth Story. Align your business with Vision 2030 initiatives and discover how strategic investments, localization, and mega-projects are accelerating industrialization and reshaping the Kingdom’s economic landscape.

03

Leadership Access

Engage with Decision-Makers. Connect with top government authorities, and CEOs who are shaping policy, driving innovation, and creating high-impact opportunities across Saudi Arabia’s industrial and infrastructure ecosystem.

04

Opportunity Spotlight

Grow your business through finding B2B partners and investment opportunities. Meet potential collaborators, explore joint ventures, and tap into active procurement channels that support business expansion and long-term success in the Kingdom’s booming equipment and construction market.


Why Attend the

Conference

The conference program at the Heavy Equipment Connect, spread over two days, discusses the Kingdom’s vision and the role the industry plays in building the country. The platform offers our partners key topics covering Saudi’s investment landscape, sector innovations, capital projects, supply chain development, human capital and rentals market for heavy equipment.
02 Feb

Day 01.

Morning Sessions

09:00 – 10:00

Networking

10:00 – 10:20

Opening Ceremony

10:20 – 10:50

Saudi Investment Landscape & Localization / Panel

10:50 – 11:05

Heavy Equipment Market Outlook & Investment Opportunities / Presentation

11:05 – 11:35

Supply Chain Build-Up / Panel

11:35 – 11:45

Success Story / Presentation

11:45 – 12:15

Awards & Signing Ceremony

Afternoon Sessions

12:15 – 13:45

VIPs Exhibition Walkthrough / Lunch Break

13:45 – 14:00

ALAT Strategy in Localization / Presentation

14:00 – 14:30

Heavy Equipment Sector Innovation and Trends / Panel

14:30 – 14:45

Success Story / Presentation

14:45 – 15:15

Heavy Equipment Sector Regulations / Panel

15:15 – 15:30

Heavy Equipment Super Structure / Presentation

03 Feb

Day 02.

Morning Sessions

09:00 – 10:00

Networking

10:00 – 10:30

Government Support & Program / Panel

10:30 – 10:45

Success Story / Presentation

10:45 – 11:15

Human Capital Development / Panel

11:15 – 11:30

Success Story / Presentation

11:30 – 12:00

Capital Projects & Demand Drivers / Panel

Afternoon Sessions

12:00 – 13:30

Lunch Break

13:30 – 13:45

Local Content for Heavy Equipment / Presentation

13:45 – 14:15

Rental, Leasing & Financing Ecosystem / Panel

14:15 – 14:45

Signing Ceremony

14:45 – 15:00

Closing Remarks

Strategic

Themes

Strategic

Themes


Saudi M&E Investment Landscape

Government Support & Programs

Capital Projects & Demand Drivers

Sector Innovation &
Trends


Human Capital
Development

Supply Chain
Build-up

Rental & Leasing
Ecosystem

Saudi M&E Investment Landscape

Government Support & Programs

Capital Projects & Demand Drivers

Sector Innovation &
Trends

Human Capital
Development

Supply Chain
Build-up

Rental & Leasing
Ecosystem

Sector Innovation &
Trends
Invited

Speakers

H.E Eng.Khalil bin Ibrahim bin Salamah
Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources

H.E Eng.Khalil bin Ibrahim bin Salamah

Vice Minister of Industrial Affairs
Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources

H.E Eng.Khalil bin Ibrahim bin Salamah

Vice Minister of Industrial Affairs

Eng. Saleh S. Al Solami
Industrial Center

Eng. Saleh S. Al Solami

CEO
Industrial Center

Eng. Saleh S. Al Solami

CEO

Eng. Khalid Al-Homoud
Industrial Center

Eng. Khalid Al-Homoud

EVP , Machinery & Equipment
Industrial Center

Eng. Khalid Al-Homoud

EVP , Machinery & Equipment

Eng. Faris AlSaqabi
Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources

Eng. Faris AlSaqabi

Deputy Minister for Human Capability Development
Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources

Eng. Faris AlSaqabi

Deputy Minister for Human Capability Development

Eng. Khalid Al-Homoud
Saudi Industrial Development Fund (SIDF)

Eng. Ahmed Al Baqaawi

VP of Studies
Saudi Industrial Development Fund (SIDF)

Eng. Ahmed Al Baqaawi

VP of Studies


Eng. Abdulaziz Al-Ahmadi
Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources

Eng. Abdulaziz Al-Ahmadi

Deputy Minister for or Industrial Development
Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources

Eng. Abdulaziz Al-Ahmadi

Deputy Minister for or Industrial Development

Eng.-Majed Al-Argoubi-(MODON)
MODON

Eng. Majed Al-Argoubi

CEO
MODON

Eng. Majed Al-Argoubi

CEO

Dr. Ahmed Al Zawawi
Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources

Dr. Ahmed Al Zawawi

Assistant Deputy Industrial Competitiveness & Advanced Manufacturing
Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources

Dr. Ahmed Al Zawawi

Assistant Deputy Industrial Competitiveness & Advanced Manufacturing

Dr.-Tarif-Al-Ama-(KAU)
King Abdulaziz University

Dr. Tarif Al-Ama

President
King Abdulaziz University

Dr. Tarif Al-Ama

President

Eng. Fahad Al Awaji
Heavy Equipment Regulatory Center

Eng. Fahad Al Awaji

CEO
Heavy Equipment Regulatory Center

Eng. Fahad Al Awaji

CEO

Dr. Hussam Najeeb
Saudi Cyprus Foundries

Dr. Hussam Najeeb

CEO
Saudi Cyprus Foundries

Dr. Hussam Najeeb

CEO

Stefano Scapin
COBO Group

Stefano Scapin

Chief Business Development Officer
COBO Group

Stefano Scapin

Chief Business Development Officer

Dr. Peter Schiefer
WOLFFKRAN

Dr. Peter Schiefer

Chairman of the Board of Directors
WOLFFKRAN

Dr. Peter Schiefer

Chairman of the Board of Directors

Dr. Karsten Hoppe
ALAT

Dr. Karsten Hoppe

Smart Buildings President
ALAT

Dr. Karsten Hoppe

Smart Buildings President



Mr. Duncan Salt
Wolffkran

Mr. Duncan Salt

CEO
Wolffkran

Mr. Duncan Salt

CEO

Mr. Mahmoud Suleimani
Siemens Energy

Mr. Mahmoud Suleimani

CEO
Siemens Energy

Mr. Mahmoud Suleimani

CEO

Mr. Mohammed Siraj
Zahid Group

Mr. Mohammed Siraj

VP of Group Affairs
Zahid Group

Mr. Mohammed Siraj

VP of Group Affairs

Andrei Geikalo
MyCrane

Andrei Geikalo

Founder & CEO
MyCrane

Andrei Geikalo

Founder & CEO

Erich Sennebogen
Sennebogen

Erich Sennebogen

Managing Director
Sennebogen

Erich Sennebogen

Managing Director


Dr. Khalid Aldakkan
KACST

Dr. Khalid Aldakkan

SVP of Innovation
KACST

Dr. Khalid Aldakkan

SVP of Innovation

Mr. Benjamin Edwards
Red Sea Global

Mr. Benjamin Edwards

Group Head of Cost, Commercial, and Procurement
Red Sea Global

Mr. Benjamin Edwards

Group Head of Cost, Commercial, and Procurement

Mr. Matar Alkhateeb
Ajil Fianancing Services Company

Mr. Matar Alkhateeb

CEO
Ajil Fianancing Services Company

Mr. Matar Alkhateeb

CEO

Mr. Steven Webb
KHL Group

Mr. Steven Webb

Head of Events (Moderator)
KHL Group

Mr. Steven Webb

Head of Events (Moderator)

Ms. Malak Sabahi
HCDP

Ms. Malak Sabahi

Senior Creative & Content Manager (Moderator)
HCDP

Ms. Malak Sabahi

Senior Creative & Content Manager (Moderator)

Ms. Taghrid Alhowaish
MBC

Ms. Taghrid Alhowaish

Journalist/TV Presenter (MC)
MBC

Ms. Taghrid Alhowaish

Journalist/TV Presenter (MC)

Eng. Sami Sarhan
National Industrial Development Center

Eng. Sami Sarhan

Chief Advisor, Machinery & Equipment Sector (Moderator)
National Industrial Development Center

Eng. Sami Sarhan

Chief Advisor, Machinery & Equipment Sector (Moderator)

Abdulmajeed
National Industrial Development Center

Eng. Abdulmajeed Al-Othman

VP of Machinery and Electrical Equipment (Moderator)
National Industrial Development Center

Eng. Abdulmajeed Al-Othman

VP of Machinery and Electrical Equipment (Moderator)

Mr. Abdulaziz Al Bassam
General Trading & Equipment

Mr. Abdulaziz Al Bassam

Vice Chairman & CEO
General Trading & Equipment

Mr. Abdulaziz Al Bassam

Vice Chairman & CEO

Mr. Abdulaziz Al Bassam
General Authority for Defense Development (GADD)

Eng. Atyah Al Malki

GM Supply chain
General Authority for Defense Development (GADD)

Eng. Atyah Al Malki

GM Supply chain

Ajanthas Kumarathas
Saudi Liebherr

Mr. Ajanthas Kumarathas

CEO
Saudi Liebherr

Mr. Ajanthas Kumarathas

CEO

Ajanthas Kumarathas
JCB

Mr. Ahmed Shouman

Regional General Manager
JCB

Mr. Ahmed Shouman

Regional General Manager

Fahad Al- Naeem
SIDF Investment Company (SIC)

Mr. Fahad Al- Naeem

CEO
SIDF Investment Company (SIC)

Mr. Fahad Al- Naeem

CEO

Mohammand Al Jenaini
Ministry of Industry & Mineral Resources

Eng. Mohammand Al Jenaini

GM of Demand development
Ministry of Industry & Mineral Resources

Eng. Mohammand Al Jenaini

GM of Demand development

Mousa Al Barqi
Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services

Mr. Mousa Al Barqi

Deputy Minister for logistics services
Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services

Mr. Mousa Al Barqi

Deputy Minister for logistics services

Osama Al Ansari

Mr. Osama Al Ansari

Moderator

Mr. Osama Al Ansari

Moderator

Osama Al Ansari
Local Content and Government Procurement Authority

Mr. Saleh Alghamdi

Business Development Analyst
Local Content and Government Procurement Authority

Mr. Saleh Alghamdi

Business Development Analyst

Osama Al Ansari
Local Content and Government Procurement Authority

Eng. Sami Alhojilan

EVP Of Development
Local Content and Government Procurement Authority

Eng. Sami Alhojilan

EVP Of Development

Osama Al Ansari
SANY GROUP

Mr. Tom LIU

President, MENA Division
SANY GROUP

Mr. Tom LIU

President, MENA Division


Why

Exhibit

As the largest event of its kind in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Heavy Equipment Connect is exclusively dedicated to the heavy equipment sector – an unrivalled platform for you to display your services and products.

Profiles

Audience


Make

Connections

Expand Network and Relationships

Sales Soaring to New
Heights

Embrace Endless
Opportunities



Robust

Audience

Reach Your Specific
Audience

Engage with Industry Professionals

Understand Audience
Needs


Heavy Equipment Manufacturers & Suppliers (29%)

Components & Parts Manufacturers & Suppliers (17%)

Government Agencies & Regulators (15%)

Investors & Financial Institutions (13%)

Construction, Mining, Oil, & Gas Sectors (12%)

Technology & Innovation Providers (14%)


Your

Brand

Brand Visibility

Strategic Brand Positioning

Marketing Collateral Distribution



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    Entrance to the Heavy Equipment Connect is free of charge for industry professionals.

    Exhibition

    Date & Time

    02 – 04 February 2026
    Dhahran Expo Dammam, Saudi Arabia

    • DAY 1
      02 MON
      10 AM – 8 PM
    • DAY 2
      03 TUE
      10 AM – 8 PM
    • DAY 3
      04 WED
      10 AM – 8 PM

    Information

    Visa

    Visas are required for all visitors, except GCC nationals. A valid passport, with a minimum six-month validity beyond the expected arrival, is required. For visa assistance, contact us.

    Get In Touch

    Contact us


    Exhibition & Sponsorship

    Hassan Al-Shehri
    Senior Manager, Machinery and Equipment
    Industrial Center
    +966 54 279 5953
    hecfe@ic.gov.sa

    Noman Aslam
    Event Director
    Heavy Equipment Connect & The HEAT Show
    CPI Trade Media
    +971 4 375 5478
    noman.aslam@cpitrademedia.com


    Visitors Logistics Brochure

    Everything you need to plan your visit — airport arrival guidance, venue details, accommodation options, and practical information to support a smooth and comfortable experience.


    The Venue

    DIEC

    Dhahran International Exhibitions Centre, Dammam, Saudi Arabia

    Address

    King Faisal Street – Khobar /Dammam Coastal Road – Exhibitions Street, Dammam – KSA

    Phone

    +966 13 840 0000

    Website

    www.dhahranexpo.com.sa