Saudi Arabia on Stage: Shaping the Future of Composites

This session will showcase how Saudi Arabia is shaping global benchmarks for advanced materials and composites, driven by Saudi Vision 2030 and a rapidly evolving industrial ecosystem, the Kingdom is emerging as a strategic regional and global hub for composites-led innovation as it is powering the energy transition, enabling giga-scale infrastructure, and accelerating industrial transformation. Through perspectives from both the government and the private sector, the session will present current market outlook, Saudi Vision 2030, and investment opportunities for international stakeholders seeking to be a part of Saudi Arabia’s growth story.

Key Messages:

• Saudi Arabia is emerging as the region’s hub for the composites industry, pioneering advanced materials, smart manufacturing, and innovative applications.
• The Saudi energy ecosystem recognizes the industry’s challenges and is working collaboratively across stakeholders to deliver pragmatic, reliable sustainability pathways.
• Saudi Vision 2030 is accelerating growth in the composites sector, enabling investment, localization, and industrial-scale opportunities across the value chain.
• Current state of the composites industry in Saudi Arabia and future outlook

Session details:

• Opening Remarks by Mohammad Al Tayyar, CEO, OSP
• Presentation 'Sustainable Composite Materials Solutions’ by Amer Albukhari, General Manager of Materials Sector, OSP
• Panel discussion "Saudi Arabia on Stage: Shaping the Future of Composites":

Speakers: 

• Dr. Abdullah Altamimi, General Manager of Advanced Materials Institute, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST)
• Saleh Alwehaibi, Manager, Nonmetallic Engineering Division, Aramco
• Bandar Ashrour, Sector Head, Design & Construction, NEOM
• Pr. Gilles Lubineau, Director of ENERCOMP KAUST/ARAMCO Technology Consortium, PI of MCEM Lab., KAUST

Moderator: Jeff Sloan, Global Content Advisor & Editor, JEC

MC: Peter Hopwood, Founder, Hopwood Speaker Coaching