Riyadh: Under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, in cooperation with the Pilgrim Experience Program (PEP), will organize the sixth edition of the Hajj Conference and Exhibition in Jeddah from November 8 to 11. The event aims to bring together more than 520 entities from government, private, and nonprofit sectors at both local and international levels, including decision-makers from these areas.
According to Saudi Press Agency, this conference underscores the leadership's ongoing commitment to serving pilgrims and highlights Saudi Arabia's efforts to develop the Hajj services ecosystem. It supports the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Pilgrim Experience Program. The event will function as a key platform for early preparations for the 1448 AH Hajj season, bringing together stakeholders to finalize contracts, discuss operational and regulatory matters, showcase solutions, and build partnerships.
The event is set to be a global platform for leaders, decision-makers, and specialists, facilitating the exchange of expertise across three tracks. The first track, Infrastructure and Operational Services, will address transportation and logistics, infrastructure management, and hospitality. The Empowerment and Integration track focuses on safety, healthcare, media, and technology. The third track, Sustainable Development, covers entrepreneurship, training, and enhancing the pilgrim experience.
A specialized exhibition will also take place alongside the conference, covering over 67,000 square meters. It will feature service providers from more than 150 countries, showcasing sectors like aviation, transportation, hospitality, healthcare, and technology. This exhibition will include specialized communities of leaders, Hajj affairs offices, and service providers.
The previous edition attracted over 204,000 visitors and 270 exhibitors from more than 150 countries, offering 134 specialized sessions and workshops. More than 2,600 trainees participated in its training programs. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has invited all entities and specialists to register for the sixth edition and benefit from its programs and events.
