Saudi Gazette report
RIYADH — The World Protection Present has introduced that every one exhibitor areas have been fully bought out, 5 months forward of the second version, scheduled to happen from Feb. 4 to eight, 2024, in Riyadh. In anticipation of the elevated demand, the present’s footprint on the bespoke exhibition website has been expanded by 25%, together with the addition of a 3rd corridor, but the occasion stays oversubscribed.
CEO of the World Protection Present, Andrew Pearcey, expressed his enthusiasm, saying: “We’re delighted to announce that our exhibition house is totally bought out. In case you are not already an exhibitor, we urge you to register as a customer to make sure your participation in our thrilling content material applications, present options, and dwell demonstrations, and to expertise our distinctive Journey to the Future.”
Pearcey additionally highlighted the sturdy worldwide illustration on the present subsequent 12 months, with 65 international locations taking part as exhibitors, together with 23 showing for the primary time.
He defined: “This additional solidifies our place because the rising international hub for the protection {industry}. Our inaugural occasion came about in 2022, amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, but we nonetheless welcomed over 65,000 attendees from world wide and introduced offers exceeding SR29.6 billion [$7.89 billion] over the 4 days. With the present now working over 5 days and rising worldwide curiosity within the Saudi protection market, we anticipate to considerably improve attendance and the worth of offers introduced in 2024.”
The occasion affords a various vary of alternatives for industry-wide networking, facilitating relationships and partnerships amongst stakeholders throughout the protection and safety provide chain.
WDS 2024 will reintroduce the Delegations Program, connecting high-ranking worldwide authorities representatives with exhibitors searching for to broaden into their particular nation markets. Moreover, the Meet the KSA Authorities program will present insights into the Kingdom’s enterprise tips, funding necessities, and partnership processes in alignment with the nationwide protection {industry}’s aims.
Attendees can have the chance to take part within the prolonged B2B Join program, open to each guests and exhibitors. Working over three days, B2B Join affords a novel alternative for respected suppliers to attach with international consumers and official delegations.
New to WDS 2024 is the Area Area, a devoted part of the present showcasing the newest house capabilities and applied sciences. It goals to underscore the strategic ambitions of Saudi Arabia in house exploration and determine potential house alternatives for the Kingdom and worldwide companions.