Transforming Waste & Water for Saudi Arabia’s Sustainable Future
This strategic summit brings together leaders from Saudi Arabia’s public and private sectors to accelerate innovation and collaboration in the waste and water industries, key pillars of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.
Explore how impact-driven capital is enabling circular economy models, advanced water reuse technologies and smart waste management systems. Learn from successful partnerships improving infrastructure, services, and environmental outcomes. Engage with stakeholders to co-design solutions that are inclusive, transparent and locally relevant.
Featuring experts from government ministries, regulatory authorities, industry innovators and sustainability pioneers, the summit offers insights and strategies tailored to Saudi Arabia’s sustainability goals.
Join the conversation: 26 January 2026
Date: 26 January 2026 | 4pm – 8pm
Venue: Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center
Join us in building a cleaner, smarter and more sustainable future for the Kingdom.
Exclusive Case Studies
Access to exclusive case studies from regional and global leaders in waste, recycling and water innovation
High-Level Networking
Networking with senior policymakers, regulators and private sector investors
Strategic Guidance
Tools for aligning environmental goals with commercial viability
Shaping the Future
Opportunities to shape a future-ready waste, recycling and water sector and policy frameworks
Key Themes
Impact investment
Public-private partnerships
Stakeholder engagement
Future readiness
IFAT Saudi Arabia 2026 Advisory Board
Executive Director - Corporate Communication
National Center for Waste Management (MWAN)
Sultan Al Harthi
Executive Director - Corporate Communication
National Center for Waste Management (MWAN)
Senior Advisor
National Center for Waste Management (MWAN)
Osama Taha
Senior Advisor
National Center for Waste Management (MWAN)
Chief Executive Officer
International Water Distribution Co. (Tawzea)
Mohammed Halawani
Chief Executive Officer
International Water Distribution Co. (Tawzea)
Director – Desalination & Brine Innovation Solutions
Neom
Dr. Ahmed Alamoudi
Director – Desalination & Brine Innovation Solutions
Neom
Chief Planning Officer
Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC)
Eng. Amer Alrajiba
Chief Planning Officer
Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC)
Who should join the summit?
Environmental leadership teams from:
2026 sponsors, partners and supporters
Founding and Strategic Partner: MWAN
The National Center for Waste Management (MWAN), established by Council of Ministers Decree No. 457 (April 17, 2019) as the Regulator of the waste sector in Saudi Arabia with a mandate that covers all waste steams (except nuclear and military wastes) and emphasizes the promotion of private investment. The New Waste Management Law (Law No. M/3 – August 11, 2021) further confirmed the role of MWAN in leading the national transformation of the waste sector based on circular economy principles.
Through solid legislation, licensing, strategic planning and robust oversight, MWAN is creating the foundation that ensures sustainable, efficient, and innovative waste infrastructure and management across Saudi Arabia.
As the Strategic Partner with Messe München and dmg events, MWAN and the water regulators in Saudi Arabia are fully supporting the launch of IFAT Saudi Arabia 2026, reinforcing the Kingdom’s leadership in adopting new environmental technologies and showcasing its commitment to sustainable development and investment in the waste and water sectors.
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dmg events has been shaping Saudi Arabia’s event landscape since 2011, with offices in Riyadh and Jeddah. As organizers of some of the largest events in the Kingdom and the world – including Big 5 Construct Saudi, ADIPEC, Big 5 Global, INDEX Exhibition and the Saudi Food Show – we bring unmatched market knowledge, expertise and global influence.
Supported by offices in Riyadh and Jeddah, we connect global interest with local demand, facilitating business connections, driving innovation and bringing together world-class speakers and solution-driven workshops to address the Kingdom’s most important topics. Committed to Saudi Arabia’s future, we work closely with public and private stakeholders to create impactful events that support national growth and transformation. Find out more at www.dmgevents.com/saudi.
