GLOBAL ECONOMIC
ZONES LEADERS'
SUMMIT SAUDI EDITION
2nd - 3rd Dec, 2025
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Event Overview
The Global Economic Zones Leaders’ Summit (GEZS): KSA 2025, scheduled for 2–3 December 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will position Special Economic Zones (SEZs), Economic Cities, Industrial Cities, Technology Zones, Free Zones, Giga-Projects, and the Regional Headquarters (RHQ) Program as drivers of global prosperity. Themed Powering Growth Corridors: Driving Prosperity through Connected Economies, this landmark event builds on the success of the UAE edition in April 2025, which convened 600+ stakeholders and forged transformative partnerships
Key Highlights:
A high-level panel with global ministers discussing strategies for SEZs, Free Zones, and Giga-Projects to drive global trade and investment.
Confidential sessions fostering candid dialogue on critical trade, geopolitical, and investment strategies for economic zones.
25+ keynotes and discussions exploring Economic Cities and Technology Zones as drivers of FDI.
A showcase of 50+ organizations highlighting innovations in Industrial Cities, Free Zones, and the RHQ Program.
Platforms to connect investors with SEZ authorities and Giga-Project leaders, driving FDI and international business opportunities.
Sessions on attracting global talent to support Technology Zones, Industrial Cities, and Giga-Projects like Red Sea Global.
Initiatives to advance Saudi Arabia’s economic diversification and global competitiveness.
A pavilion for startups to pitch solutions for SEZs, Free Zones, and Giga-Projects, fostering entrepreneurship.
Meet Our Past Speakers
H.E Ismail Zabeeh
Minister of State for Economic Development and TradeMinistry of Economic Development & Trade - Maldives
Amer Bin Breik
Advisor UAE Ministry of Economy Ministry Of Economy
Sàndor Szelekovszky
Head of the Trade and Other EU Policies SectionEU Delegation to the UAE
H.E Ambassador Maria Belovas
Ambassador of the Republic of Estonia EMBASSY OF ESTONIA,ABU DHABI
Sailesh Nathan
President Chairman India - GCC Business Council & SME Chamber of India
Mr. Mohamed Al Breiki
Executive DirectorMasdar City
Michael Lane
ChairmanSwiss Business Councils
Aleem Siddiqui M. Guiapal
Head/Program ManagerDepartment of Trade and Industry-Philippines
Katy Holmes
CEOBritish Chamber of Commerce, Dubai
Raed Safadi
Partner & chief EconomistWhiteshield
Sachin Halbe
Partner in the Strategic Operations Practice at Kearney MEAKearney
Mohammed Al Siyabi
Commercial Affairs ManagerKhazaen Economic City – Sultanate of Oman
Hendrick Leyssens
Vice PresidenEmirates Sky Cargo
Javier Carinena
PrincipalKearney
Amadou Diallo
Sr. Chief Executive Officer Middle East & AfricaDHL Global Forwarding
Mr. Mru Patel
Founder and CEOeWealthTech (eWT) and EWT Investment LLC
Kim Schofield
ChairmanAmCham Abu Dhab
Olena Shyrokova
President of Ukrainian Business Council In the UAEUkrainian Business council in UAE
Robin Vermaat
CEORV Consultancy
Andreas Baumgartner
Board member and Deputy CEOTipolis
Menelaos Megariotis
PrincipalStrategy&
Ms. Shruti Sud
Business Head MEA, WeAceVice President UAE-India Council, WICCI
Dr. Mazdak Rafaty
Consultative Board of the World Federation of Free and Special Economic ZonesFEMOZA
BLERTA RAMA
Deputy MinisterMinistry of Economy, Culture and Innovation
Alexios Zachariadis
Partner | Strategy & TransactionsDeloitte
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MORNING SESSION
8:00am - 9:00am
Registration and Networking Breakfast.
Exclusive forum for ministers, CEOs, ambassadors, and economic leaders.
9:00am - 9:15am
Opening Keynote Address
Saudi Arabia’s Global Economic Vision – Driving Growth through Partnerships & Policy Alignment
9:15am - 10:00am
Ministerial Panel: Regional Economic Integration
Discussion Themes:
- Strengthening regional trade and investment frameworks
- Cross-border infrastructure and supply chain alignment
- Bilateral and multilateral economic agreements
- Joint policy initiatives to drive competitiveness and economic security
10:00am - 10:20am
Sponsor Keynote Address
Public-Private Synergy – Building Investment-Ready Economies
10:20am - 11:05am
Panel Discussion: Infrastructure as a Catalyst for Economic Development
- Infrastructure priorities in growth markets
- Regional transport corridor collaboration
- PPP financing and execution
- Logistics and smart infrastructure alignment
11:05am - 11:25am
Sponsor Presentation 1
One-Stop Investment Facilitation: Global Best Practices
Speaker: Sponsor Representative (TBC)
11:25am - 12:10pm
Panel Discussion: Business Councils, Trade Authorities & IPAs
- Role of chambers in bilateral partnerships
- Coordinated international promotion campaigns
- Empowering SMEs through investment facilitation
12:10pm - 12:30pm
Sponsor Presentation 2
Investment Corridors: Multi-Country Growth Platforms
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Lunch Break & Bilateral Delegation Roundtables
AFTERNOON SESSION
1:30pm - 2:15pm
Panel Discussion: The Future of Foreign Direct Investment
- Investment risks and sectoral shifts
- Regulatory frameworks and aftercare strategies
- Role of sovereign funds and institutional investors
2:15pm - 3:00pm
Panel Discussion: Trade Facilitation & Supply Chain Resilience
- Seamless cross-border logistics
- Customs innovation and corridor agreements
- Building redundancy and resilience into national supply chains
3:00pm - 3:20pm
Sponsor Presentation 3
Building Investment Ecosystems Across Borders
3:20pm - 4:05pm
Panel Discussion: Digital Transformation & AI
- National digital platforms and e-government services
- AI-powered trade and investor services
- Public-private partnerships in technology
4:05pm - 4:25pm
Afternoon Networking & Coffee Break
4:25pm - 5:10pm
Panel Discussion: Regional Zone Cooperation for Cross-Border Economic Growth
- Bilateral agreements & regulatory alignment
- Joint zone development across borders
- Enhancing regional value chains
- Aligning incentives, infrastructure, and trade facilitation
5:10pm - 5:50pm
Closing Panel: Strategic Cooperation for Shared Economic Security
- Shared regional priorities
- Multilateral frameworks and policy coordination
- Building long-term economic trust and growth
5:50pm - 6:00pm
Closing Remarks
6:00pm Onward
Cocktail Reception & VIP Networking
Why This Event?
Global Economic Zones Leaders’ Summit (GEZS) 2025 to Convene in Riyadh, Featuring Ministerial Panel and Closed-Door Executive Sessions Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The Global Economic Zones Leaders’ Summit (GEZS): KSA 2025, scheduled for 2–3 December 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will position Special Economic Zones (SEZs), Economic Cities, Industrial Cities, Technology Zones, Free Zones, Giga-Projects, and the Regional Headquarters (RHQ) Program as drivers of global prosperity. Themed Powering Growth Corridors: Driving Prosperity through Connected Economies, this landmark event builds on the success of the UAE edition in April 2025, which convened 600+ stakeholders and forged transformative partnerships. Hosted at The H Dubai, UAE, GEZS 2025 will cement Saudi Arabia’s role as a hub for economic innovation.
A Catalyst for Economic Transformation
GEZS 2025 will unite ministers, senior government officials, policymakers, global investors, industry executives, trade organizations, and economic zone authorities to advance economic development, cross-border partnerships, trade development, foreign direct investment (FDI), international business expansion, and skilled workforce attraction. Through SEZs, Economic Cities, Industrial Cities, Technology Zones, Free Zones, Giga-Projects like NEOM, and the RHQ Program, the summit will foster ecosystems for trade, technology, and sustainability, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030’s goals of diversification and global leadership. Featuring a ministerial panel and closed-door executive sessions, the event will drive high-level global strategies for economic zones.
The UAE edition in April 2025 set a global benchmark, attracting 600+ attendees, hosting 20+ sessions, and securing agreements that advanced economic zones. In Riyadh, GEZS 2025 will amplify this impact by showcasing Saudi Arabia’s economic zones and fostering candid, strategic dialogues on trade, geopolitics, and investment.
Industries Involved
Logistics and
supply chain
Manufacturing and
industrial
Technology and
innovation
Finance and
banking
Real estate and
infrastructure
Trade and
export
Legal and consulting
services
Renewable energy and
sustainability
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Exhibitor
Association Partners
Media Partners
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