18 - 19 May 2026

4th Stadiums and Sports Innovation Summit

Beyond the ordinary, where vision meets innovation!

  • Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya, KSA

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ABOUT 4TH STADIUMS AND SPORTS INNOVATION SUMMIT

The 4th Stadiums & Sports Innovation Summit returns to Riyadh on 18 - 19 May 2026, Saudi Arabia’s premier high-impact platform for strategic investment and transformative innovation in sports smart infrastructure. Uniting senior decision-makers from government, giga projects, sports federations, investors, and tech leaders, this summit drives the future of stadiums and sports arenas and the entire sports ecosystem.

Aligned with Vision 2030, it accelerates the privatization and modernization of sports assets through cutting-edge AI, smart venue systems, security and fan engagement technologies. With the Ministries of Sports and Investment steering national strategies, this is where critical partnerships are forged, capital flows, and market-shaping deals are sealed - powering a sustainable sports economy beyond 2034 FIFA World Cup.

For executives shaping sports, tech, and investment landscapes, the 4th Stadiums & Sports Innovation Summit is the definitive event to connect, collaborate, and lead the next generation of sports development and business innovation. It’s where expectations are met and business is done!

EXPERT SPEAKER LINEUP

Basim K. Ibrahim

Sport Investment Director Ministry of Investment
Basim K. Ibrahim

Ben Harburg

First Foreign Owner of Al-Kholood FC Chairman, Harburg Group
Ben Harburg

Sherif Bialy

Director of Infrastructure & Asset Development Neom
Sherif Bialy

Shireen Hamdan

Senior Principal & Global Director Populous
Shireen Hamdan

Francesco Aurelio Bongiorno

Associate Director – Design Management Mace
Francesco Aurelio Bongiorno

Micheal Smith

Chief of Sporting & Technical Saudi Automobile & Motorcycle Federation
 Micheal Smith

Fawaz Al Ayban

Head of Procurement Al Hilal Saudi Club
Fawaz Al Ayban

Helmut Spahn

Director - Safety, Security and Access Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)
Helmut Spahn

Eng. Meshal Aldeaijy

Strategic Planning & Execution Advisor
Eng. Meshal Aldeaijy

John Seed

Group Director Strategy & Development Dar Al Riyadh
John Seed

Sayed Farouk

Director of IT Saudi Pro League
Sayed Farouk

Bandar Mohammed

Program Manager Public Investment Fund
Bandar Mohammed

Hichem Troudi

Head of Digital Advisory Services Dar Al Riyadh
Hichem Troudi

Alwaleed Alkeaid

Founder & Director Saudi Sports Professionals Network
Alwaleed Alkeaid

Mansoor Ahmed

Executive Director (MENA Region) Sports, Leisure, Entertainment, Real Estate, Infrastructure
Mansoor Ahmed

Haytham Ayoub

Principal Sustainability Consultant Cundall
Haytham Ayoub

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