Greece at the 3rd Saudi Infrastructure Expo (SIE) 2024
Athens, 15 October 2024- Greece’s first participation in the 3rd Saudi Infrastructure Expo (SIE) 2024, which took place at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre (RICEC) from 24 to 26 September 2024, was successful.
Co-organized with Global Water Expo and Smart Cities Saudi Expo, the exhibition is a leading event for the Middle East’s infrastructure industry, offering unique networking and collaboration opportunities for participating companies.
It was organized in an exhibition space of 25,000 square meters and hosted more than 400 domestic and international exhibitors from 35 countries, marking an impressive increase compared to 2023, when the corresponding number of exhibitors reached 275. Equally large was the attendance of people, which reached 25,000 people, a number significantly increased compared to the 15,169 visitors in 2023.
SIE also had national pavilions from Egypt, Germany, China, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, India, Italy, Spain, Qatar, Turkey and Greece. The national mission, organized by Enterprise Greece, is expected to be an important step for the promotion of Greek businesses in this sector, in a market that is growing rapidly and invests particularly in infrastructure and sustainable development. The Greek pavilion was attended by innovative companies operating in the fields of infrastructure, industry, energy, technological solutions for air purification, water and waste treatment, communication technology, etc.
The opening of the exhibition was attended by the Greek Ambassador in Riyadh, Mr. Alexis Konstantopoulos, who visited the Greek pavilion and spoke with representatives of Greek companies, underlining the importance of strengthening Greece’s presence in international markets and strengthening bilateral relations with Saudi Arabia.
For the Greek presence for the first time at the exhibition, the CEO of Enterprise Greece, Dr. Marinos Giannopoulos said: “The Saudi market is important and attractive for various sectors, such as infrastructure, technology, industry, and water and waste treatment technologies, as ambitious development plans are implemented, such as “Vision 2030″, which aims to diversify the economy, attract foreign investment and exploit the country’s full potential to lead in the new era. In particular, the country aims to develop technology and innovation by investing in areas such as renewable energy, artificial intelligence, and digital infrastructure. As Saudi Arabia pursues sustainable development, reducing pollution, and using green technologies, the treatment and management of industrial and municipal waste is also a priority. Finally, to meet the growing needs of the population and the economy of the country, the rapid development of the water treatment and desalination industry is a great challenge. In conclusion, Greek extrovert companies in the infrastructure sector have great potential to promote and promote at this time, more than ever, their products, services, and know-how, in the market of Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries and Enterprise Greece, by organizing the Greek participation in Saudi Infrastructure Expo and other exhibitions, it proves that it contributes in this direction.”
Prince Dr. Faisal ibn Abdulaziz ibn Ayaf, head of the Riyadh Region and chairman of the Board of Directors of the Riyadh Infrastructure Project Centre (RIPC), did the opening of the exhibition.
During the SIE, parallel conferences were held that highlighted the country’s strategic plan “Vision 2030” and the particular importance of developing its infrastructure. With the strategic plan “Vision 2030”, Saudi Arabia aims to diversify its economy away from hydrocarbons by investing in key sectors such as health, education, tourism, real estate, infrastructure, and agricultural production. As part of these investments, Saudi Arabia is implementing more than $1 trillion worth of infrastructure projects, making the Saudi Infrastructure Expo a key meeting point for international industry professionals.
 2024, which took place at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre (RICEC) from 24 to 26 September 2024, was successful.</p>
<p>Co-organized with Global Water Expo and Smart Cities Saudi Expo, the exhibition is a leading event for the Middle East's infrastructure industry, offering unique networking and collaboration opportunities for participating companies. <br />It was organized in an exhibition space of 25,000 square meters and hosted more than 400 domestic and international exhibitors from 35 countries, marking an impressive increase compared to 2023, when the corresponding number of exhibitors reached 275. Equally large was the attendance of people, which reached 25,000 people, a number significantly increased compared to the 15,169 visitors in 2023.</p>
<p>SIE also had national pavilions from Egypt, Germany, China, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, India, Italy, Spain, Qatar, Turkey and Greece. The national mission, organized by Enterprise Greece, is expected to be an important step for the promotion of Greek businesses in this sector, in a market that is growing rapidly and invests particularly in infrastructure and sustainable development. The Greek pavilion was attended by innovative companies operating in the fields of infrastructure, industry, energy, technological solutions for air purification, water and waste treatment, communication technology, etc.</p>
<p>The opening of the exhibition was attended by the Greek Ambassador in Riyadh, Mr. Alexis Konstantopoulos, who visited the Greek pavilion and spoke with representatives of Greek companies, underlining the importance of strengthening Greece's presence in international markets and strengthening bilateral relations with Saudi Arabia.</p>
<p>For the Greek presence for the first time at the exhibition, the CEO of Enterprise Greece, Dr. Marinos Giannopoulos said: "The Saudi market is important and attractive for various sectors, such as infrastructure, technology, industry, and water and waste treatment technologies, as ambitious development plans are implemented, such as "Vision 2030", which aims to diversify the economy, attract foreign investment and exploit the country's full potential to lead in the new era. In particular, the country aims to develop technology and innovation by investing in areas such as renewable energy, artificial intelligence, and digital infrastructure. As Saudi Arabia pursues sustainable development, reducing pollution, and using green technologies, the treatment and management of industrial and municipal waste is also a priority. Finally, to meet the growing needs of the population and the economy of the country, the rapid development of the water treatment and desalination industry is a great challenge. In conclusion, Greek extrovert companies in the infrastructure sector have great potential to promote and promote at this time, more than ever, their products, services, and know-how, in the market of Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries and Enterprise Greece, by organizing the Greek participation in Saudi Infrastructure Expo and other exhibitions, it proves that it contributes in this direction."</p>
<p>Prince Dr. Faisal ibn Abdulaziz ibn Ayaf, head of the Riyadh Region and chairman of the Board of Directors of the Riyadh Infrastructure Project Centre (RIPC), did the opening of the exhibition.</p>
<p>During the SIE, parallel conferences were held that highlighted the country's strategic plan "Vision 2030" and the particular importance of developing its infrastructure. With the strategic plan "Vision 2030", Saudi Arabia aims to diversify its economy away from hydrocarbons by investing in key sectors such as health, education, tourism, real estate, infrastructure, and agricultural production. As part of these investments, Saudi Arabia is implementing more than $1 trillion worth of infrastructure projects, making the Saudi Infrastructure Expo a key meeting point for international industry professionals.</p>/sddefault.webp)