Pre-Arranged Engagement
Meetings are coordinated in advance according to the organization’s capabilities, priorities, and areas of strategic relevance.
B2G OPPORTUNITIES | SIM 2026
Connect Advanced Maritime Solutions with Government Priorities
The Business-to-Government Meetings Track at the Saudi International Maritime Forum 2026 creates a structured environment for approved organizations to engage in pre-arranged bilateral meetings with relevant government, naval, security, procurement, localization, energy, transport, communications, cybersecurity, and industrial stakeholders. Present your capabilities, understand institutional priorities, and explore practical pathways for strategic cooperation, localization, contracting, and joint projects.
B2G participation is subject to organizational relevance, meeting availability, and approval by the relevant authorities and the Organizing Committee. This opportunity does not include an exhibition booth.
Date23–25 November 2026
VenueSofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Center
A PURPOSE-BUILT EXECUTIVE TRACK
From General Networking to Focused Bilateral Engagement
The B2G Meetings Track runs in parallel with the Saudi International Maritime Forum 2026. It connects government and military priorities with national and international companies offering advanced, applicable, and potentially localizable solutions. Rather than relying on general introductions, the track is built around pre-scheduled bilateral sessions, clearly defined engagement objectives, and focused discussions with relevant stakeholders.
A Structured Environment for Focused Engagement
Relevant Decision-Makers
Engagement is directed towards participating entities connected to the organization’s sector, solutions, and proposed areas of cooperation.
Outcome-Oriented Dialogue
Discussions can address contracting pathways, operational requirements, localization, applied solutions, partnerships, and joint projects.
Professional Bilateral Setting
Meetings take place within a structured environment supported by dedicated rooms, hospitality, interpretation, documentation, and logistical coordination.
BUILT FOR PRACTICAL OUTCOMES
Turn Technical Capabilities into Strategic Opportunities
B2G Meetings provide approved organizations with the opportunity to move beyond general capability presentations and engage in specialized discussions based on real institutional and operational priorities. The track is designed to support:
SOLUTIONS ALIGNED WITH THE FORUM’S MISSION
Where Capabilities Meet Strategic Demand
B2G engagement is designed for organizations providing relevant capabilities across the Forum’s principal themes and supporting sectors.
Seabed and Subsea Infrastructure
Subsea cable protection, underwater surveillance, pipeline security, seabed monitoring, sensing, and critical infrastructure resilience.
Maritime Cybersecurity and Communications
Secure maritime communications, digital infrastructure protection, cyber defense, data security, and command-and-control systems.
Unmanned and Autonomous Systems
Unmanned surface, underwater, and aerial systems, autonomy, counter-unmanned technologies, artificial intelligence, and advanced surveillance.
Maritime Energy Security
Protection of maritime energy routes, offshore infrastructure, energy supply chains, emergency readiness, and continuity of operations.
Maritime Transport and Logistics
Ports, shipping, strategic corridors, vessel and port security, logistics resilience, and maritime supply-chain continuity.
Naval, Security, and Industrial Capabilities
Naval technologies, maintenance and lifecycle support, industrial development, localization, advanced manufacturing, research, and defense innovation.
CONNECT WITH THE RELEVANT ECOSYSTEM
Engage Across Government, Security, and Industry
The Forum brings together a broad institutional ecosystem involved in maritime security, energy, transport, communications, industrial development, procurement, localization, and critical infrastructure protection. B2G meeting requests may be submitted across the following stakeholder groups: Royal Saudi Naval Forces and relevant military and security entities Government ministries responsible for energy, transport, communications, investment, and security Procurement, localization, and military-industry authorities Port, maritime-regulatory, logistics, and Border Guard entities Cybersecurity, data, communications, and industrial-security authorities Research, defense-development, and technology institutions Relevant national companies and strategic industry stakeholders Applicants may indicate their preferred stakeholder groups and meeting objectives. Specific meetings are matched and confirmed according to institutional relevance, official participation, availability, and approval.
THE B2G JOURNEY
A Curated Process from Application to Engagement
01
Submit Your Application
Provide information about your organization, relevant capabilities, priority sectors, proposed solutions, and engagement objectives.
02
Strategic Relevance Review
The Organizing Committee reviews the organization’s profile, the relevance of its solutions, and its alignment with the Forum’s strategic themes.
03
Identify Engagement Priorities
Approved applicants are contacted to clarify their objectives, preferred stakeholder groups, and the proposed subjects for discussion.
04
Meeting Matching and Coordination
The Organizing Committee coordinates with relevant participating entities to identify suitable bilateral engagement opportunities.
05
Receive Your B2G Schedule
Confirmed participants receive a dedicated meeting schedule and the necessary operational information before the Forum.
06
Meet at SIM 2026
Participate in focused bilateral discussions supported by a professional organizing team and dedicated meeting infrastructure.
WHAT THE OPPORTUNITY INCLUDES
A Professionally Coordinated Meetings Programme
Priority B2G Participation
Priority consideration for participation in the B2G Meetings Track.
Dedicated Meeting Schedule
An individually coordinated schedule covering the organization’s confirmed bilateral meetings.
Bilateral Meeting Coordination
Advance coordination between the participating organization and the relevant government or institutional stakeholders.
Fully Equipped Meeting Environment
Access to a dedicated, fully equipped meeting room for the confirmed B2G Programme.
Interpretation and Translation
Simultaneous interpretation and written translation support during meetings, upon request and subject to confirmation.
Hospitality and Business Support
Dedicated hospitality, coffee-break service, meeting documentation, business-center support, and logistical assistance.
Dedicated Organizing Team
A qualified team responsible for coordinating the meeting programme and supporting participating representatives.
Meeting Visibility and Coverage
Official room identification and dedicated media coverage of approved meetings, subject to protocol and media approval.
VALUE BEYOND THE MEETING ROOM
An Integrated Participation Experience
01Before the Forum
Official participation announcement across the Forum’s LinkedIn and X accounts Production and publication of a customized promotional welcome video Inclusion of the organization’s logo and participation designation on the official Forum website A dedicated organization profile within the Sponsors and Partners section Two editorial pages within the pre-event media report One representative seat at the sponsorship contract signing ceremony Logo visibility across the signing ceremony’s main screen, venue screens, banners, and approved invitation materials
02During the Forum
Logo inclusion within the B2G Meetings Programme Logo and participation designation across selected Forum screens and live session broadcasts Visibility within the registration area, selected venue banners, and session break periods One advertising page in the Forum magazine, in printed and electronic formats One VIP seat at the opening ceremony Five additional opening-ceremony seats for the organization’s guests Two invitations to the external dinner for VIP guests Dedicated airport meet-and-greet services for participating representatives Five-star accommodation for up to three representatives participating in the meetings programme Floor and table flags carrying the organization’s identity inside the meeting room Official recognition following the principal business meeting Dedicated logistical, hospitality, interpretation, and business-support services
03After the Forum
Two advertising pages within the final Forum report Inclusion of the organization’s logo in the final Forum video A printed and electronic photo album documenting the organization’s participation Ten premium printed copies of the final Forum report An official certificate of appreciation A premium commemorative gift within the official participant kit
FOCUSED ON INSTITUTIONAL ENGAGEMENT
Designed for Meetings, Not Exhibition
B2G Opportunities are designed for organizations whose principal objective is direct institutional engagement through curated bilateral meetings and high-value networking. This participation format does not include an exhibition booth. Organizations seeking both B2G engagement and a physical exhibition presence should explore SIM 2026 sponsorship opportunities from Strategic to Silver.
ELIGIBILITY
Is This Opportunity Right for Your Organization?
B2G Opportunities are particularly relevant to established national and international organizations that:
Provide market-ready solutions aligned with maritime, naval, security, energy, logistics, communications, or critical-infrastructure priorities
Have clearly defined government, procurement, partnership, or localization objectives
Can demonstrate relevant technical, industrial, or operational capabilities
Are seeking strategic partnerships, joint projects, contracting pathways, or market development in Saudi Arabia
Are prepared to engage in focused discussions supported by an appropriate senior-level delegation
Can provide a clear company profile and proposed meeting objectives for the matching process
Start the B2G Matching Process
Share your essential organization details, relevant capabilities, and engagement objectives. The SIM 2026 team will review your enquiry and contact you regarding eligibility and next steps.
B2G Opportunities: Frequently Asked Questions
01What are B2G Opportunities?
B2G Opportunities provide approved organizations with access to a curated programme of pre-arranged bilateral meetings with relevant participating government, naval, security, procurement, and institutional stakeholders.
02Can we request meetings with specific entities?
Applicants may identify preferred entities or stakeholder groups. The Organizing Committee will assess each request and coordinate potential meetings according to relevance, official participation, availability, and approval.
03Does submitting an application guarantee meetings?
No. Applications are reviewed first, and specific meetings are confirmed only after the matching and coordination process has been completed.
04Does B2G participation include an exhibition booth?
No. B2G Opportunities focus on institutional engagement and do not include exhibition space. Organizations seeking a booth should explore the Forum’s other sponsorship opportunities.
05Who should represent our organization?
Senior executives, government-relations leaders, business-development directors, technical specialists, and decision-makers directly connected to the organization’s proposed solutions and meeting objectives are recommended.
06Can a company purchase an attendance-only pass?
No. The Forum is closed and invitation-based. Commercial organizations participate through approved sponsorship opportunities, while visitors consist of officially invited and pre-selected profiles.
B2G OPPORTUNITIES AT SIM 2026
Bring Your Solutions into the Right Strategic Conversation
Position your organization for focused engagement with the stakeholders shaping the future of maritime security, critical infrastructure, localization, and resilient global supply chains.