Held under the patronage ofHis Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud | Minister of Defence
The FourthSaudi International Maritime Forum
The Future of Seabed Security and Maritime Supply Chains in a Critically Changing World
Date23–25 November 2026
VenueSofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Center, Saudi Arabia
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ABOUT SIMF 2026
A Saudi Platform Connecting Maritime Leadership and Global Expertise
The Saudi International Maritime Forum brings together naval and military leaders, government decision makers, international delegations, experts and industry organizations to address the challenges shaping maritime security. Its fourth edition focuses on protecting critical seabed infrastructure and strengthening the resilience of maritime supply chains in a rapidly changing world.
Discover SIMF and Its Legacy
A Growing Legacy Shaping the Future of Maritime Security
Explore the Programme40+Participating Countries
100+Leaders & Decision-Makers
220+International Speakers
500+Sponsors & Partners
WHY THE SAUDI INTERNATIONAL MARITIME FORUM MATTERS
Protecting What Moves Beneath and Across the Sea
1.4M kmSubsea cables
$19T / yearFinancial data flowing across the seas
80%Global goods transported by sea
100MContainers moving through ports annually
+350%Rise in shipping costs in recent years
30%–50%Voyage delays due to shifting maritime conditions
+50%Global oil trade moves through maritime corridors
+30%LNG transported by sea
900K+ kmSubsea pipelines worldwide
400+Active cables connecting continents
200%Increase in maritime cyber threats in five years
300%Surge in attacks on maritime infrastructure
WHO SIMF BRINGS TOGETHER
Where Maritime Leadership, Government and Industry Meet
Naval and Military Leadership
Senior commanders and defence leaders shaping maritime strategy, readiness and international cooperation.
Government and Regulatory Entities
Institutions responsible for security, infrastructure, policy, investment and national capabilities.
International Delegations
Official representatives contributing global perspectives, expertise and opportunities for cooperation.
Maritime, Defence and Technology Organizations
Companies developing the systems, technologies and services shaping the maritime domain.
Experts and Strategic Institutions
Researchers, specialists and knowledge organizations contributing insight, evidence and foresight.
SPEAKERS & PARTICIPANTS
Commanders, Decision-Makers and Global Experts
SENIOR LEADERSHIP
His Excellency General Fayyadh bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili
Chief of the General StaffSaudi Armed Forces
SENIOR LEADERSHIP
His Excellency Lieutenant General Fahd bin Abdullah Al-Ghofaily
Vice Chief of the General StaffSaudi Armed Forces
SENIOR LEADERSHIP
His Excellency Lieutenant General Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Gharibi
Chief of StaffRoyal Saudi Naval Forces
PARTNERS & SPONSORS
Partners Advancing Maritime Security
SIM 2026 SPONSORSHIP
Sponsorship Built Around Strategic Objectives
Position your organization within a high level maritime security platform through institutional visibility, government and industry engagement, international exposure, exhibition presence and tailored partnership opportunities.