Saudi International Maritime Forum (SIM) 2026

The Saudi International Maritime Forum (SIM) is a government-led forum on maritime security, held under the patronage of the Minister of Defence and supervised by the Ministry of Defense and the Royal Saudi Naval Forces. The fourth edition focuses on the future of seabed security and maritime supply chains, from energy corridors and subsea cables to the use of AI against new threats to maritime infrastructure.

Three-day programme

Each day of the forum takes on one dimension of maritime security, through keynotes, scientific sessions, panels and closing recommendations.

• Day one: energy supply chain security
• Day two: seabed infrastructure security, subsea communications and maritime cybersecurity
• Day three: the role of artificial intelligence in maritime supply chain security

Who attends

The forum convenes naval and military leaders, ministers and senior officials, international delegations, defence and advanced electronics companies, and researchers and strategic experts. The organizer cites participation from more than 40 countries.

Government-to-business meetings

Sponsoring companies can take part in pre-arranged B2G meetings with government decision-makers and senior military leaders to present solutions and explore cooperation.