Riyadh is preparing to host the ninth edition of the Global Health Exhibition under the theme “Invest in Health” from October 26 to 29, 2026, with broad participation from healthcare leaders, investors, policymakers, and experts from around the world, as well as leading local and international healthcare organizations. The event will be held at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center (Malham), under the patronage of the Ministry of Health and with the support of the Health Sector Transformation Program, one of the programs of
Saudi Vision 2030.The exhibition is expected to attract more than 130,000 healthcare professionals, with the participation of more than 2,200 brands, over 1,000 investors, and 500 speakers and experts, alongside participants from more than 100 countries. It will also offer more than 120 hours of continuing medical education programs for healthcare professionals. The exhibition will showcase the latest solutions and innovations across several fields, including life sciences, digital health, pharmaceuticals and medical devices, consumer products, lifestyle and wellness, startups, and innovation.
The exhibition will feature four main forums: the Leaders Summit, which brings together policymakers and healthcare leaders to discuss the future of the sector; the Investors Forum, which aims to advance investment opportunities and build partnerships; the Digital Health Forum, which showcases the latest innovations and digital transformation in healthcare; and the Medical Excellence Forum, which focuses on developing healthcare competencies, personalized medicine, nursing, and clinical laboratory practices.
The ninth edition builds on the success of previous editions. The previous edition witnessed the signing of agreements and investments worth more than SAR 133 billion, further strengthening the exhibition’s position as a global platform that brings together public- and private-sector leaders to drive investment, showcase the latest healthcare innovations, and build strategic partnerships that contribute to shaping the future of healthcare. It also reinforces the Kingdom’s leading position in global health innovation and its role as a hub for addressing global health challenges.