Saudi Arabia is set to host the inaugural Industrial Transformation Saudi Arabia (ITSA) exhibition in Riyadh from December 1-3, 2025, marking a historic milestone in the Kingdom’s industrial development journey. The prestigious event, organized by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources in partnership with Germany’s Deutsche Messe AG and Riyadh Exhibitions Company Ltd, represents a significant evolution of the world’s most prominent industrial fair, which originated in Hannover, Germany in 1947.
Historical Context and Global Journey
The journey of Industrial Transformation exhibitions began in post-war Germany, establishing Hannover Messe as the world’s leading industrial technology showcase. Over seven decades, this platform has evolved into a global phenomenon, expanding to key industrial hubs including Türkiye and China, before reaching its newest destination in Saudi Arabia. This expansion reflects the changing dynamics of global industrial leadership and innovation.
Strategic Partnership and Innovation
The collaboration between Deutsche Messe AG and Saudi Arabia represents a powerful fusion of German industrial expertise with the Kingdom’s ambitious vision for the future. This partnership aims to accelerate the adoption of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, including advanced automation, artificial intelligence, and smart manufacturing solutions across the Saudi industrial sector.
Regional Impact and Economic Transformation
ITSA positions Riyadh as the Middle East’s premier hub for industrial transformation, creating a dynamic environment for collaboration between local and international companies. The exhibition will showcase the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources’ successful initiatives in expanding the national industrial base and strengthening local supply chains, demonstrating Saudi Arabia’s growing influence in global industrial innovation.
Vision 2030 Alignment
The establishment of ITSA in Riyadh directly supports Saudi Vision 2030’s industrial development objectives, particularly in building an integrated and sustainable industrial economy. As the Kingdom continues to attract international expertise and investment in advanced manufacturing, this exhibition serves as a catalyst for achieving Saudi Arabia’s goals of becoming a global industrial powerhouse and knowledge economy leader, bridging traditional industrial excellence with future-focused innovation.