4WARD Summit

The Industrial Data & AI Event

From Data-Driven to AI-Native Industrial Enterprise

KSA Edition: 9-10 June 2026, Riyadh

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ABOUT THE EVENT

4WARD is Saudi Arabia's premier summit dedicated to Industrial Data & AI, bringing together leaders who are transforming how industrial organisations design, optimise, and automate operational decisions with data and AI.
Saudi Arabia: Leading Industrial AI Adoption
Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 is driving rapid adoption of AI and data technologies across strategic industries. Organisations in oil & gas, petrochemicals, utilities, and manufacturing are modernising operations with AI infrastructure — creating demand for solutions that deliver measurable operational improvements and competitive advantage.
Industrial AI: From Strategy to Execution
AI is moving from pilot projects to production floors across Saudi Arabia's industrial sector. At 4WARD, practitioners leading this shift will share how they're deploying IIoT-enabled data and AI solutions to solve real operational challenges — reducing unplanned downtime, optimising supply chains, improving workplace safety, and cutting energy costs.
‍Discover, Innovate, Transform

4WARD is where senior decision-makers, industry leaders, and innovators converge to examine real-world use cases, share practical lessons, and discuss AI in action across industrial operations. Expect focused discussions, practitioner-led case studies, and high-level conversations designed to connect operational goals with data and AI delivery.

eVENT IN NUMBERS

200+
Attendees
15+
Sponsors
20+
Speakers
25+
Countries

KSA MARKET HIGHLIGHTS

4,000
factories being upgraded to Industry 4.0
24,000
new industrial units by 2035
USD 327B
investment in industrial sector by 2030
USD 135B
AI's contribution to KSA GDP by 2030
22.7%
CAGR for KSA big data analytics market
USD 77B
national investment in data & AI infrastructure

MEET OUR SPEAKERS

Ibrahim Alrammah
Director of Technology Foresight
Research Development & Innovation Authority (RDIA)
Mohammad Hammoudeh
Aramco Cybersecurity Chair Professor
KFUPM
Filip Nekvinda
Chief Information & Digital Officer
ALJ
Sami Sarhan
Chief Advisor
National Industrial Development Centre
Wissam Al Adany
Group Chief Information Officer
ADES Arabia Holding
Younes Al Shaikh
Production Director
Al Watania For Industries
Eng. Belal Khaled Al-Hafnawi
Technology & Digital Transformation
Internet of Things Community
Amani Albraikan
Associate Professor of Computer Science
Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University
Majed Alfaraj
General Manager, Supply Chain
Saudi Chemical Company
Ali Misfer Alghamdi
Digital Transformation & Change Management Lead
Kemya (SABIC Exxon Mobil JV)
Manal Allam
IT Head & Business Partner
Merck
Asim Badhuralam
Group CIO
Al Jabr Holding
Peter Clemons
President
Quixoticity-EU
Frederic Gomer
Managing Partner
B2G Consulting
Dr Jassim Haji
President
International Group of AI & AI Society
Tamer Hamed
Chief Information Officer
Dubai Cable Company
Ali Hummadi
Executive Director, Digitalization
ARASCO
Waad Hussain
Head of Eye on AI
Arab News
Sameer Joshi
Director, IT Services, Digitisation
SPIMACO
Muhammad Shahbaz Khan
Country Head, Supply Chain & Operations
Ahmed Abdullah Hamad Al Essa Company
Afzal Mangal
Founder, iotcreators.com
Deutsche Telekom
Shanvaz Mohammed
Chief Technology Officer
AJEX Logistics
Khalid Nadeem
Digitalisation & Industry 4.0 Leader
Almarai
Shoukat Ali Rajput
Ex Director – Operations
Signify
Bilal Rao
Head of IT & OT Cybersecurity
RKH Qitarat
Gigi Mathew Thomas
Group Director – IT & Digital Transformation
Ittihad International Investment
Kevin Wood
Chief IIoT Architect - Global
Cisco
Khaled Zedan
Head of Operations
Alesayi Beverages Company

WHAT tO EXPECT AT 4WARD

STRATEGIC SUMMIT
Gain insights from industry leaders on how organisations are moving from IIoT-enabled, data-driven operations toward AI-native industrial enterprises.
Learn how data platforms, analytics, and AI are being applied to improve operational performance, reliability, and decision-making at scale.
SOLUTIONS HUB
Explore industrial data, analytics, and AI solutions from leading technology providers.
Engage with experts to address real operational challenges and understand how data-driven architectures and AI capabilities support smarter industrial operations.
ELITE NETWORKING
Connect with senior industrial leaders, technology partners, and solution providers.
Share practical experience, exchange best practices, and build meaningful relationships in a focused environment designed for strategic dialogue and follow-up.

WHO WILL ATTEND

VISITORS
EXHIBITORS

TITLES & PROFILES

  • Chief Operations Officer
  • Chief Technology Officer
  • Chief Information Officer
  • Head of Digital Transformation
  • Head of Data, Analytics & AI
  • Head of Automation
  • Industrial Data & AI Architect
  • IT / OT Integration Lead
  • Plant Manager
  • Operations Manager
  • Maintenance & Reliability Manager
  • Operational Excellence Manager

INDUSTRIES / sECTORS

  • Oil & Gas
  • Chemicals
  • Energy & Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Mining & Metals
  • Data Centres
  • Automotive
  • Aerospace & Defence
  • Heavy Industry
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Food & Beverage
  • Pulp, Paper & Packaging
Technology providers operating across industrial data platforms, analytics, AI, IIoT, edge computing, and decision intelligence for asset-intensive industries.
  • Industrial Data & Cloud Platforms
    • Enterprise industrial data platforms
    • OT / IT data integration and streaming
    • Hybrid, cloud, and edge data architectures
    • Data quality, governance, and security
  • Analytics, AI & Decision Intelligence
    • Advanced analytics and machine learning
    • AI-driven decision support systems
    • Predictive and prescriptive analytics
    • Real-time operational intelligence
  • Asset Performance & Reliability Intelligence‍
    • Asset performance management (APM)
    • Predictive maintenance and diagnostics
    • Condition monitoring and anomaly detection
    • Reliability and lifecycle optimisation
  • Process Optimisation & Digital Twins
    • Process analytics and optimisation
    • Digital twin platforms and simulation
    • Scenario modelling and forecasting
    • Yield, throughput, and quality optimisation
  • Workforce & Operational Enablement
    • AI-assisted decision tools for operators
    • Operational collaboration and knowledge platforms
    • Safety, compliance, and performance intelligence
    • Skills, training, and digital adoption solutions
  • Energy, Sustainability & Resource Intelligence
    •     Energy and resource analytics
    • Efficiency and emissions optimisation
    • Carbon accounting and reporting
    • Sustainability performance intelligence

TOP REASONS TO SPONSOR

Access a Transforming Market
Engage with one of the region’s fastest-evolving industrial markets as Saudi organisations accelerate the adoption of data- and AI-driven operating models across asset-intensive industries.
Meet Key Decision-Makers
Meet COOs, CIOs, CTOs, CDOs, and operations leaders who are responsible for shaping data, AI, and IT/OT decisions that directly impact performance, reliability, and efficiency.
Showcase Innovations
Demonstrate your solutions across industrial data platforms, analytics, AI, and IIoT, and show how they deliver smarter decisions, improved reliability, and more efficient industrial operations.
Build Thought Leadership
Position your company as a trusted voice in Industrial Data & AI. Share practical insights on how data and AI are shaping the future of industrial operations.
Generate New Leads
Expand your network, form strategic partnerships, and achieve high-value meetings with qualified buyers over two focused days.
Boost Brand Visibility
Showcase your capabilities and reinforce your position as a partner enabling AI-driven industrial transformation in Saudi Arabia and beyond.

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