Day One: Maritime Energy Supply Chains
The security and resilience of maritime energy flows, offshore and coastal infrastructure, subsea energy pipelines, strategic energy assets, and the continuity of global energy supplies.
Where Maritime Security Becomes Strategic Action
Three days bring together naval leaders, government decision-makers, industry experts, and technology innovators to address the forces reshaping maritime security, global supply chains, and critical seabed infrastructure.
Three Days of Strategic Dialogue. Partnerships Beyond the Forum.
Across three strategically focused days, the Saudi International Maritime Forum 2026 moves the conversation from emerging challenges to forward-looking solutions. Each day addresses a critical dimension of maritime security, enabling the exchange of expertise, stronger coordination, and opportunities for cooperation beyond the Forum.
Three Days. Three Critical Dimensions of Maritime Security.
Day Two: Maritime Transport and Supply Chains
The security of international trade routes, port operations, maritime logistics, cargo flows, transport connectivity, and global supply chains.
Day Three: Seabed Security and Digital Infrastructure
The protection of subsea communications cables and underwater assets, maritime surveillance, cybersecurity, autonomous systems, advanced sensing, and critical digital infrastructure.
More Than a Programme. A Platform for Progress.
The programme brings together strategic perspectives, specialized expertise, and structured opportunities for institutional dialogue and cooperation.
Keynote Sessions
Strategic perspectives from senior naval, government, and industry leaders on the priorities shaping maritime security and global supply chains.
Expert Presentations
Specialized insights into operational challenges, emerging technologies, and approaches to protecting critical maritime and subsea infrastructure.
Strategic Panel Discussions
High-level discussions bringing together decision-makers and experts to examine the Forum’s principal themes and their implications for international maritime security and cooperation.
B2G Meetings
Structured meetings connecting eligible sponsors with relevant Saudi government and military stakeholders to support institutional dialogue and potential cooperation.
Outcomes and Strategic Recommendations
Key insights and recommendations developed through the Forum’s discussions to support cooperation and inform future maritime security priorities.
Five Strategic Priorities. One Shared Maritime Future.
The Forum focuses on five interconnected priorities affecting global trade, energy security, digital connectivity, and critical maritime infrastructure.
01
Global Strategic Shifts and Maritime Supply Chain Security
Examines the impact of geopolitical shifts, regional crises, and disruptions to strategic maritime corridors on the security and resilience of global maritime supply chains.
02
Security of Maritime Energy Supply Chains
Addresses the protection of strategic energy routes, offshore and coastal infrastructure, subsea energy pipelines, and the continuity of energy supplies amid evolving risks.
03
Seabed and Subsea Communications Infrastructure Security
Addresses the protection of subsea communications cables and critical seabed infrastructure, with emphasis on surveillance, resilience, and the continuity of global connectivity.
04
Maritime Cybersecurity: Challenges and Solutions
Examines cyber risks affecting ports, vessels, navigation systems, and maritime logistics networks, together with measures to strengthen resilience and incident response.
05
Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies in Seabed and Supply Chain Security
Examines the role of artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, advanced sensing, and predictive technologies in enhancing maritime domain awareness and protecting critical assets.
The Programme Is Taking Shape
Discover how your organization can contribute to the conversations shaping the future of maritime security. The detailed agenda will be announced soon.