Saudi Arabia has advanced large-scale industrial and energy transition projects, including a carbon capture hub in Jubail designed to capture up to 9mn tonnes of carbon dioxide annually by 2028, and the US$ 8.4bn NEOM Green Hydrogen project targeting production of 600 tonnes per day of clean hydrogen by 2027.
Against this backdrop, ACHEMA Middle East debuts in the region, taking place from 26–28 October 2026 at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre (RICEC), in Saudi Arabia, under the patronage of the Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources and with the support of ASAS.
The event brings ACHEMA’s century-long heritage in chemical engineering, process technology, and applied industrial science into a region undergoing rapid industrial diversification and downstream expansion, a press statement indicated.
Saudi Vision 2030
ACHEMA’s arrival in Saudi Arabia extends its role into the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA), providing a full-scale exhibition and conference platform that connects international solution providers with regional manufacturers, policymakers, researchers and technology leaders.
Organised by Messe Frankfurt and powered by DECHEMA, ACHEMA Middle East is aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 and the Kingdom’s industrial development agenda.
The exhibition covers six core product groups, spanning the full process industry lifecycle, from industrial engineering and process technology to laboratory and analytical solutions, automation and digital systems, packaging and supply chain solutions, and innovation-led R&D.
Platform
“By bringing ACHEMA to Riyadh, we’re creating a platform where science, engineering and industrial innovation align with the ambitions of one of the world’s most dynamic industrial economies,” stated Dr. Björn Mathes, CEO, DECHEMA Exhibitions, commenting on the launch.
“Saudi Arabia is undergoing a significant industrial transformation. ACHEMA Middle East reflects how international collaboration and knowledge exchange can support regional progress and contribute to the development of sustainable, competitive industrial ecosystems,” remarked Azzan Mohammed, Managing Director, Messe Frankfurt Saudi Arabia.
