The King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh will host the second edition of the Global Logistics Forum (GLF) from November 29 to December 1, 2026. The event is organized by the Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
According to SPA, the forum coincides with the United Nations Global Supply Chain Forum 2026, which is hosted through a partnership between the United Nations and the Saudi Ports Authority. These events serve as an international platform for sector leaders, decision-makers, and experts in international trade, supply chains, and transport.
The GLF aims to establish the Kingdom as a global logistics hub connecting continents and shaping the future of the sector in line with Saudi Vision 2030. Its main pillars include integrated global connectivity, logistics innovation, and supply chain sustainability.
The Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services stated the forum will be a platform for launching strategic initiatives and building international partnerships. This follows the 2024 edition in Riyadh, which included over 13,000 participants, 140 speakers, and 80 exhibitors from more than 30 countries. That first edition resulted in 67 cooperation agreements and memorandums of understanding valued at over 16 billion riyals ($4.3 billion).
When and where will the second Global Logistics Forum take place? The second edition of the Global Logistics Forum (GLF) is scheduled to take place from November 29 to December 1, 2026. The event will be hosted at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center located in Riyadh.
What other event coincides with the Global Logistics Forum 2026? The forum coincides with the United Nations Global Supply Chain Forum 2026. This specific event is hosted in the Kingdom through a partnership between the United Nations and the Saudi Ports Authority.
What are the primary goals and pillars of the GLF? The GLF aims to establish the Kingdom as a global logistics hub connecting continents in line with Saudi Vision 2030. Its main pillars focus on sustainability in supply chains, integrated global connectivity, and innovation in logistics services.
What were the results of the first Global Logistics Forum in 2024? The 2024 edition in Riyadh saw participation from over 30 countries with more than 13,000 attendees, 140 speakers, and 80 exhibitors. This resulted in 67 memorandums of understanding and cooperation agreements valued at over 16 billion riyals ($4.3 billion).