2nd Annual Cranes & Heavy Lifting Conference 2027

The Cranes & Heavy Lifting Conference is a Saudi platform dedicated to the challenges of heavy lift operations in the Kingdom's industrial sectors. Building on its 2025 edition, the 2nd conference moves to Dammam and is aligned with Vision 2030 investment in oil and gas, port expansion, infrastructure and industrial facilities, all of which drive demand for high-capacity lifting, modular heavy haul and strict safety practice.

Key themes

Discussions focus on the practical problems lifting teams face on Saudi projects.

• Crane performance and reliability in extreme climatic conditions
• High-capacity modular solutions for complex module installations
• Precision lifting and logistics in port modernisation and maritime infrastructure
• Advanced safety systems and risk management in high-hazard environments
• Automation for precision, predictive maintenance and efficiency

Project categories for 2027

The 2027 edition looks at lifting for industrial processing and petrochemical facilities, ports and maritime hubs, onshore oil and gas developments, urban and entertainment developments, transport networks, and industrial and manufacturing zones.

Who attends

Government authorities and municipalities, project owners, real estate developers, oil and gas companies, port operators, mining and renewable energy companies, manufacturing plants, EPC firms, contractors and consultants, alongside crane, rigging and lifting equipment suppliers.

CPD and co-located forum

Attendees can earn 14 CPD points. The conference is co-located with the Desert Architecture & Knowledge Forum.

Tickets & passes

• Primary Delegate — USD 25: For government, project owners, contractors and consultants; plus 5% tax (USD 26.25, or SAR 98.44)
• Vendor – Solution Providers — USD 999: For cranes, machinery, equipment and technology providers; plus 5% tax (USD 1,048.95, or SAR 3,933.56)