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🌟 The conference sector is evolving! 🌍 Abdullah Al-Harbi, CEO of Eye of Riyadh, emphasises the vast opportunities available in the MICE

Inaugural International MICE Summit (IMS) Convenes to Drive Business Events Sector's Future in Saudi Arabia, Fastest-Growing G20 MICE Market https://lnkd.in/eWbdQpSc International MICE Summit #MICE #BusinessEvents #SaudiArabia #InternationalMICESummit #G20 #EventIndustry #MICEMarket #EventPlanning #BusinessTourism #FutureOfMICE #EventManagement #MICEGrowth #SaudiVision2030 #GlobalBusinessEvents #EventInnovation #MICESector #ConferenceTourism #ExhibitionIndustry #BusinessEventsSaudiArabia #EventLeaders #MICEFuture #MeetingsIncentivesConventionsExhibitions #MICEConference #EventStrategy #TourismGrowth

Inaugural International MICE Summit (IMS) Convenes to Drive Business Events Sector's Future in Saudi Arabia, Fastest-Growing G20 MICE Market https://lnkd.in/ecV-m8bG #MICESummit2024 #BusinessEvents #MICEIndustry #SaudiArabia #G20 #EventInnovation #InternationalEvents #MICEMarket #TourismIndustry #FutureOfEvents #EventManagement #SaudiTourism #BusinessTravel #EventTrends #MICEGrowth #GlobalConferences #MeetingIndustry #ConventionCenters #EventProfessionals #TourismDevelopment #BusinessEventsInSaudiArabia #MICEInSaudiArabia

The inaugural International MICE Summit (IMS24) continued its momentum in exploring the next chapter of the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) industry as titans of the industry and government leaders discuss the future of events, as well as their effect on national economies. Click here to read more: https://lnkd.in/gvezAkt3 International MICE Summit Raghav Khosla Dharam Dutt Tarang Khosla Saudi Conventions & Exhibitions General Authority ICCA SAUDI ENTERTAINMENT ACADEMY UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry

At the first International MICE Summit, Richard Attias, Founder & Chairman of Richard Attias & Associates and CEO of FII Institute , highlighted the event as a transformative milestone for Saudi Arabia’s MICE industry. The summit established a global platform that unites industry leaders, showcasing the Kingdom’s potential as a hub for tourism, education, and hospitality under #SaudiVision2030. With a focus on collaboration, growth, and innovation, #IMS24 is paving the way for a thriving and globally impactful MICE sector. #ExpandingHorizons

“Turning vision into reality.” Zohair Alsarraj, Chairman of Saudi Exhibition and Conferences Association (SECA), emphasized the MICE industry as “the industry of industries”, a powerful catalyst for economic growth, job creation, and sector development, from tourism and hospitality to logistics and SMEs. #ExpandingHorizons #SpotlightonSaudiArabia

As the #InternationalMICESummit kicks off, this infographic highlights key stats about Saudi Arabia’s growing MICE sector #IMS24 #ExpandingHorizons International MICE Summit Saudi Conventions & Exhibitions General Authority

Exciting news from the International MICE Summit in Riyadh! Today, a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between His Excellency Hatim Alkahily, Chairman’s Advisor and Acting CEO of the Saudi Conventions and Exhibitions General Authority, and Dr. Zeger Degraeve, Dean of MBSC. This partnership represents a major milestone in fostering collaboration and driving initiatives that align with the Kingdom’s vision for excellence in education and tourism. #MBSC

At the inaugural International MICE Summit, held in Saudi Arabia last month, 12 major events were announced and RX Global, Messe Muenchen and Clarion Events revealed plans to establish offices in the country. “Exhibitions and conferences are poised to thrive in KSA [Kingdom of Saudi Arabia] in the coming years,” Jochen Witt, President and CEO of jwc GmbH, said. “The pace of change in KSA is remarkable. We’ve been working there for four years, and every time I visit, it feels like the landscape has shifted yet again. In terms of market size, China will remain Asia’s largest, but KSA’s growth rates are set to outpace most countries globally.” Learn more about this new event, which was hosted by the Saudi Conventions & Exhibitions General Authority: https://lnkd.in/gY_Ukdrn #events #KSA #tradeshows 

Our Portfolio Director, Daria Smith, recently took the stage at the International MICE Summit in Riyadh, joining industry leaders to shape the future of the MICE sector.   Her session emphasised the importance of nurturing local talent to reduce reliance on international expertise. By investing in Saudi Arabia's ambitious workforce, the industry can build a sustainable, homegrown talent pipeline.   Discussions also highlighted the need to raise the profile of MICE careers, inspire future generations, and foster closer collaboration with educational institutions to bridge the gap between learning and employment.   This summit underscored Saudi Arabia's potential to become a global hub for MICE talent and innovation.