World Stadiums and Arenas Summit

Program overview

The World Stadiums and Arenas Summit—the region’s largest stadiums and sports facilities conference and exhibition—returns to Riyadh at Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences. This flagship gathering brings together global leaders, architects, developers, government stakeholders, and sports federations to showcase cutting-edge technologies, sustainable design solutions, and best practices in building and upgrading stadiums and sports venues. With Saudi Vision 2030 driving major investment in sports and entertainment infrastructure, the summit offers a front-row view of the latest industry trends—from smart stadiums to eco-friendly facilities—and how they are shaping the future of sport in the Kingdom and beyond. Register Now World Sports 360 Summit | Athlete 360 Co-located with the World Stadiums and Arenas Summit, World Sports 360 Summit | Athlete 360, brings together global experts, elite athletes, coaches, and industry leaders to shape the future of sports, wellness, and human performance in the Kingdom. Focused on integrating performance and health, the programme spotlights cutting-edge performance optimisation (recovery, data-driven training, and advanced technology), holistic athlete development (nutrition, sports medicine, mental resilience, and long-term wellbeing), and the evolving Saudi sports landscape powered by Vision 2030. Expect practical insights, knowledge exchange, and forward-looking discussions spanning the sports economy, club management, revenue strategies, talent development and scouting, and the latest innovations in athlete technology and performance. Register Now The programme also features the World Stadiums and Arenas Awards , celebrating standout achievements in stadium and arena development across 10 categories highlighting innovation, sustainability, and exceptional project delivery—including architectural design for new venues, renovation and modernisation, innovative materials, multi-use design, creative lighting, eco-friendly architecture, community and social impact, safety and security leadership, accessibility and inclusivity initiatives, and the People’s Choice Award for outstanding stadium design.