• Two senior Ministry representatives confirmed to speak at the Riyadh summit
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Sport has joined the World Stadiums & Arenas Summit as Event Partner for its 14-15 October 2026 edition at Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences. The two-day event will convene government leaders and senior figures from across the global sports industry to explore the future of stadiums, arenas, sports infrastructure, venue development and operational excellence.
The Ministry’s participation as Event Partner will bring a government perspective to discussions spanning investment, public-private partnerships, design, construction, venue operations, technology, sustainability and the long-term development of sports infrastructure.
The World Stadiums & Arenas Summit will examine the next phase of stadium and arena development, bringing together stakeholders from government, sports federations, clubs, investment, infrastructure, venue operations, consulting and technology.
The programme will also feature the Stadiums & Arenas Awards, with winners announced on 15 October and projects recognised across areas including design, construction, sustainability, safety, accessibility and community impact.
The Ministry’s participation comes as Saudi Arabia continues to advance its sports sector under Vision 2030, including the modernisation of stadiums and facilities and increased private-sector participation and investment.
As Event Partner of the World Stadiums & Arenas Summit, the Ministry will contribute to discussions with the organisations involved in delivering the next generation of sports infrastructure. The Summit will connect government stakeholders with investors, developers, venue operators, federations, clubs, advisers and technology providers, creating opportunities to exchange expertise and explore collaboration across the sector.
The Ministry of Sport will also be represented on the conference programme by Anas Dahlawi, General Manager – Facilities Operation, Ministry of Sport KSA, and Fares Alnafesah, Senior Privatization Manager, Ministry of Sport KSA. Both will participate in sessions at the World Stadiums & Arenas Summit, bringing Ministry perspectives to discussions on stadium operations, privatisation, public-private partnerships and sector development.
The Summit will bring together senior representatives from Saudi Arabia and the international sports industry, connecting organisations involved in shaping venues, investment, infrastructure, operations and technology at a time of significant development across the Kingdom’s sports sector.
The World Stadiums & Arenas Summit takes place on 14-15 October 2026 at Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
