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Saudi Event Show

Exhibition & Seminars: 17 - 18 September 2025 | The Arena
Awards: 18 September 2025 | JW Marriott Hotel
Riyadh, KSA


Honoring Excellence in the Events Industry at the Saudi Event Awards


We are thrilled to announce that entries are now open for the inaugural Saudi Event Awards 2025, launching this year in Riyadh alongside the Saudi Event Show!

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Entries are Now Open for the Saudi Event Awards 2025!

Building on the legacy of excellence established by the Middle East Event Awards since 2009, we’re bringing this prestigious platform to the Kingdom to recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements shaping Saudi Arabia’s fast-growing events industry.

For over 15 years, the Middle East Event Awards have honoured the individuals, teams, and companies who push creative boundaries, deliver unforgettable experiences, and set new standards of excellence across the region. Now, it’s time to shine a spotlight on the incredible talent, innovation, and ambition driving the Kingdom’s event scene.

The Saudi Event Awards are open to event professionals, agencies, suppliers, and venues across the Kingdom, offering an unparalleled opportunity to:

  • Gain prestigious industry recognition

  • Elevate your profile and enhance your reputation

  • Inspire others with your outstanding work

  • Connect with a network of leading event professionals

This is your moment to be part of history as we celebrate those transforming Saudi Arabia into a global destination for world-class events.

We can’t wait to discover your outstanding work and celebrate your success at the Saudi Event Awards 2025.

Unnati Shahani
Awards Project Manager, Informa Connect

Who can participate in the Saudi Event Awards?

The Saudi Event Awards celebrates excellence in Saudi Arabia's vibrant events industry. With a diverse range of categories grouped into six key tracks, the awards provide a platform for event organisers, agencies, production companies, venues, suppliers, and corporate teams, to showcase their outstanding achievements.

From corporate events and public festivals to exhibitions and large-scale entertainment productions, the Saudi Event Awards recognise the creativity, innovation, and dedication driving the Kingdom’s most exceptional experiences.

To be eligible, events must have taken place within Saudi Arabia, showcasing the region's unique creativity and talent. If you've contributed to an exceptional event, enter now to gain the industry-wide recognition you deserve!

Important Dates

Thursday, 26 June 2025

Entry Deadline

Thursday, 7 August 2025

Shortlist Announcement

Thursday, 18 September 2025

Awards Ceremony

2025 Award Categories

Key Tracks

  1. Arts, Entertainment & Festivals: Covers arts, culture, music, festivals, and entertainment.

  2. Corporate, Community & Marketing: Includes corporate meetings, community events, exhibitions, social events, and marketing campaigns.

  3. Event Design & Experience: Covers event space design, stand construction, and temporary venues.

  4. Event Services & Suppliers: Encompasses logistics, recruitment, venues, and other service providers.

  5. Event Technology & Innovation: Focuses on technological innovations, sustainability, light and sound, and video solutions.

  6. Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions (MICE) – Presented by SECA
    Dedicated to excellence in association and corporate meetings, exhibitions, logistics, and venues.

  7. People & Teams: Focuses on agencies, employers, and individual achievements.

Categories Overview

The Saudi Event Show Awards celebrates the best in the region's thriving events industry. With six key award tracks and a variety of categories, the platform is open to:

Arts, Entertainment & Festivals

💠 Best Arts and Culture Event
💠 Best Entertainment Production
💠 Best Festival of the Year
💠 Best Music Event
💠 Best Sporting Event

Corporate, Community & Marketing

💠 Best Community Event
💠 Best Event Marketing Campaign of the Year
💠 Best Product Launch Event
💠 Best Social Event
💠 Outstanding Brand Activation Event

Event Design & Experience

💠 Best Event Space Design & Décor
💠 Best Stand Design & Build
💠 Best Temporary Venue or Structure

Event Services & Suppliers

💠 Best Event Recruitment Agency
💠 Best Staffing Agency
💠 Best Supplier of the Year

Event Technology & Innovation

💠 Best Light & Sound Solution
💠 Best Sustainability Initiative
💠 Best Use of Technology at an Event
💠 Best Video Solution

Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions (MICE) - Presented by SECA

💠 Best Association/Corporate Meeting
💠 Best Event Logistics Provider of the Year
💠 Best Exhibition of the Year less than 10,000 sqm
💠 Best Exhibition of the Year more than 10,000 sqm
💠 Best Venue

People & Teams

💠 Best Employer of the Year
💠 Best Event Agency
💠 Young Achiever of the Year

Why participate at the Saudi Event Awards 2025?

Showcase your brand

Showcase your brand as an industry leader

Recognise and motivate your teams

Recognise & motivate your employees & teams

Celebrate in style

Celebrate your hard work and successes in style