3rd Saudi Forum for 4IR 2025: Frontiers of Global Technology

Join the premier platform to explore the Frontiers of Global Technology and the Kingdom’s shift into industrial transformation.

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3rd Saudi Forum 2025

The Kingdom is emerging as a global leader in industrial transformation, driven by investments in Industry 4.0 technologies and taking a proactive role to unite stakeholders to be globally competitive.

Hosted by C4IR Saudi Arabia, in collaboration with the World Economic Forum

Highlights from the 2nd Saudi Forum 2023

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Discover at the Forum:

Policy for innovation, responsible scaling, and inclusive access to technology, Industry 4.0 adoption, and the SMEs ecosystem

The bioeconomy and quantum economy as engines of national transformation

Sustainable approaches to industrial transformation in the intelligent age

Organized by C4IR Saudi Arabia, in collaboration with the World Economic Forum

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Organized by C4IR Saudi Arabia, in collaboration with the World Economic Forum.

3rd Saudi Forum for 4IR 2025

The Kingdom is emerging as a global leader in industrial transformation, driven by investments in Industry 4.0 technologies and taking a proactive role to unite stakeholders to be globally competitive.

Highlights from the 2nd Saudi Forum for 4IR 2023

People Reached
0 M
Online Streams
M
Digital Engagements
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Social Media Shares
0 M

Discover at the Forum:

Focus on policies for innovation, responsible scaling, and inclusive access to technology, Industry 4.0 adoption, and the growth of the SME ecosystem.
The bioeconomy and quantum economy are emerging as engines of national transformation, advancing innovation, sustainability, and long-term competitiveness.
Sustainable approaches are essential to industrial transformation in the intelligent age.

Why You Should Attend

Connect with 500 Influential Stakeholders

Engage with a powerful mix of representatives from government, business, academia, and research.

Engage with Global Innovators, Local SMEs

Network with members of the global C4IR network, regional centers, young leaders, global shapers, tech pioneers, and leading local SMEs, plus top innovators from the Quantum Uplink Challenge.

Gain Insight Through High-Impact Sessions

Participate in dynamic workshops and panels focused on technology adoption, scaling strategies, and industrial transformation in the intelligent age.

Program Highlights

The Forum will convene a dynamic mix of livestreamed panel discussions, closed-door sessions, and workshops around six core thematic pillars.

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29–30 October

Ministerial Panels
Public & Private Sessions

The Future of Industry

As automation, AI, and digital twins redefine how things are made, this theme focuses on how industries can modernize while staying competitive. It highlights the importance of helping small and medium enterprises adopt new technologies, the role of digital sandboxes in de-risking innovation, and lessons from global leaders in smart manufacturing.

The Intelligent Economy

This theme explores how governments and industry can shape smarter economic strategies in the age of AI and deep tech. It looks at how digital tools and emerging technologies can drive inclusive growth, build more resilient economies, and support national goals like technological sovereignty in fields such as semiconductors, AI, and quantum computing.

Future-Proofing Society

How do we prepare people and businesses for a future shaped by intelligent technologies? This theme tackles the skills, education, and support systems needed to help workers and entrepreneurs adapt to rapid change, all while ensuring that SMEs and communities can thrive, not just survive, in the age of AI, automation, and quantum.

Beyond Digital

This theme looks at what’s next after digital transformation, spotlighting quantum technologies and the bioeconomy as the next frontiers. It explores how breakthroughs in computing, biotechnology, and synthetic biology are opening new possibilities in everything from supply chains to sustainable healthcare, and materials innovation.

Strategic Resources for the 4IR Economy

Technology relies on materials. This theme looks at the minerals, energy systems, and innovation models needed to power the next industrial era. It explores how to secure critical resources for AI, semiconductors, promote circular economy models, and strengthen global cooperation for cleaner, more resilient supply chains.

Responsible Technology and Ethical Frontiers

As powerful technologies like GenAI, neurotechnology, and synthetic media enter daily life, this theme explores how we can manage the risks and protect human values. It raises critical questions about trust, transparency, consent, and accountability.

About C4IR Saudi Arabia

The Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) Saudi Arabia, hosted at King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), stands as a national platform dedicated to the responsible development and adoption of emerging technologies.

As an affiliate of the World Economic Forum, the Centre collaborates to co-design and accelerate the creation of governance principles, policies, and protocols that foster innovation in fields such as artificial intelligence, quantum technology, autonomous systems, and urban innovation.

KACST’s continued leadership is instrumental in advancing Saudi Arabia’s innovation ecosystem, ensuring that technological progress aligns with national priorities and global standards. Through its stewardship, KACST empowers C4IR Saudi Arabia to drive forward-thinking initiatives that shape the future of technology and innovation in the Kingdom.

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Registration Details

The deadline for registration is Monday, 25 October 2025.

Seats are limited — we encourage early registration to reserve your place.

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The Forum will be held on 29–30 October 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at the Four Seasons Hotel.

Sessions are in English, with Arabic translation available.

Our Previous Editions

2nd Saudi Forum for 4IR 2023

The Forum convened global and local leaders to address opportunities and challenges at the intersection of innovation, integration, and public-private collaboration, while showcasing the Kingdom’s leadership in early technology adoption and innovation ecosystem development.

1st Saudi Forum for 4IR 2021

Saudi ministers, global leaders, and experts gathered to celebrate the launch of the Forum, a milestone in aligning the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 with the global 4IR agenda. The Forum serves as the flagship event of C4IR Saudi Arabia, which was established in 2020.

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