When and where is CPHI Middle East 2026?

14-16 December 2026 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Centre, Malham, Saudi Arabia. Hours are 9:00 AM-7:00 PM on 14 and 15 December and 9:00 AM-6:00 PM on 16 December.

Is it free to attend?

Yes. Registering as a visitor gives you free entry to this year's event.

Is there an age limit?

Yes. CPHI Middle East is a trade event and no one under 18 is admitted, except infants in arms accompanied by an adult.

Most international visitors need a visa for Saudi Arabia; the organizer's travel page explains the options.

Who is the event for?

Professionals across the pharma supply chain: manufacturers, suppliers of APIs, excipients, equipment and packaging, contract service providers, pharmacists and healthcare decision makers.

CPHI Middle East 2026

Name: CPHI Middle East 2026
Start: 2026-12-14T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-12-16T18:00:00+00:00
Location: Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Centre (Malham)

About this event

CPHI Middle East brings the global pharmaceutical supply chain to Riyadh, giving international suppliers direct access to Saudi Arabia, the largest pharma market in the Middle East and Africa. The 2026 edition returns to the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Centre in Malham under the patronage of the Ministry of Health, and is run by Tahaluf with Informa Markets.

Who attends

Pharma manufacturers, ingredient and equipment suppliers, contract service providers, regulators, pharmacists and investors. The organizer expects 60,000 visitors, 1,000+ exhibiting brands and 110+ countries in 2026, after a 2024 edition that drew 30,000+ visitors from 100+ countries.

Exhibition

Exhibitors cover the full supply chain, with featured 2026 exhibitors including Tabuk Pharmaceuticals, Hikma, SPIMACO, Hetero, Avalon Pharma and AJA Pharma.

API and excipients
Finished dosage
Contract services
Machinery & equipment
Packaging & drug delivery
Natural extracts and fine chemicals
Bioprocessing and manufacturing
Drug discovery and development

Conference and features

A 310+ speaker programme runs across the conference theatres, with CME credits available. Show-floor features include a Biotech zone, the Pharma Innovation Zone, a half-day Academy for pharmacists, Women in Pharma, a Start-up Market and a Deals Hub. A Nutraceuticals area and BIO Middle East run alongside.

CPHI Middle East 2026 is a Healthcare event taking place 14-16 Dec 2026 at Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Centre (Malham), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.