Jeddah: More than 520 exhibitors from more than 150 countries are expected to participate in the sixth Hajj Conference and Exhibition in Jeddah. The conference is being held from November 8 to 11 in preparation for the 1448 AH Hajj season.
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is organizing the conference and exhibition in collaboration with the Hajj and Umrah Pilgrims Experience Improvement Program, which is part of Saudi Vision 2030.
The exhibition held alongside the conference will be spread over an area of ​​more than 67,000 square meters, in which public, private and non-profit sector organizations will present their products, advanced technologies and various initiatives to provide services to Hajj pilgrims.
The exhibition aims to provide a common platform for relevant institutions and service providers to finalize agreements, promote partnerships and discuss the administrative and practical needs of the upcoming Hajj season.
On this occasion, public and private institutions, non-profit organizations, Hajj affairs offices and service providers will have the opportunity to directly network and explore opportunities for cooperation.
Participants will also be able to review services, products and technologies related to different stages of the Hajj pilgrims’ journey. The conference and exhibition will focus on various sectors including transportation and logistics, infrastructure, facility management, accommodation and hospitality, food and nutrition, security and safety, and healthcare.
In addition, media, communication, technology and innovation, business activities, training, professional development and measures to improve the Hajj pilgrims’ experience will also be discussed.
According to the organizers, bringing together representatives from different sectors in one place will help to create synergy between services, identify management needs and develop integrated solutions for all stages of the Hajj pilgrims’ journey.
