Jeddah | BETH

November 7, 2026

Jeddah is preparing for the opening of the sixth edition of the Hajj Conference and Exhibition on Sunday, 28 Jumada Al-Awwal 1448 AH, corresponding to November 8, 2026. Organized by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in cooperation with the Pilgrim Experience Program, the event is held under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and will conclude on 1 Jumada Al-Akhirah, November 11, under the theme “From Makkah to the World.”

The conference brings together representatives from more than 150 countries, alongside government officials, heads of Hajj affairs offices, specialized companies, experts, and innovators, to discuss preparations for the upcoming Hajj season and the development of services provided to pilgrims.

From Preparations to Innovation

The conference focuses on five priorities: enhancing operational readiness, improving essential services, aligning innovation with practical needs, translating experience into effective practices, and sharing Saudi Arabia’s expertise with the world.

It features more than 15 major zones and programs, including panel discussions, workshops, a hackathon, technology, healthcare, and aviation innovation zones, as well as dedicated spaces for business networking, partnerships, and agreement signings.

The conference addresses three main areas: infrastructure and operational services; integration among government entities and sectors; and development and sustainability. These encompass transportation, accommodation, catering, healthcare, security, and crowd management.

Figures Reflecting Growing Participation

According to the conference’s media kit, the previous five editions witnessed the signing of more than 1,850 agreements related to developing and organizing services for pilgrims, along with over 310 panel discussions and 250 workshops, involving more than 520 governmental, private, and nonprofit organizations.

Previous editions also attracted more than 570,000 visitors, reflecting growing international interest in opportunities to develop the Hajj services ecosystem.

BETH Analysis | Hajj Is a Year-Round Operation

The significance of the conference extends beyond bringing together organizations involved in Hajj services. It contributes to developing an operational model that begins months before pilgrims arrive and encompasses international coordination, contractual arrangements, and operational preparations.

The conference’s strategic value lies in moving beyond discussing challenges toward developing practical solutions, particularly in crowd management, digital services, healthcare, and transportation.

The conference also enables Saudi Arabia to strengthen international cooperation and share its extensive experience in organizing and managing Hajj with participating countries.