Saudi Arabia Opens Global Hajj Conference Ahead of 1448 AH Pilgrimage Season

The sixth session of the Hajj Conference and Exhibition has started in Jeddah with the presence of international delegations, government officials and business stakeholders in order to boost services for pilgrims in preparation for the upcoming pilgrimage season 1448 AH. 

The four-day event is being held from 8th to 11th November in the Jeddah Superdome, with Makkah Deputy Emir Prince Saud bin Mishaal presenting at the event and the King inaugurated as its patron by His Highness.

Hajj Conference 2026 Brings Together Global Delegations

The exhibition has been part of the activities organised by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, with the participation of over 150 countries for the 1448 Hajj season. The event offers an opportunity to discuss arrangements for operations, forge partnerships and identify opportunities for enhancing the pilgrimage experience with the Hajj affairs offices and governments and service providers.

Hajj Conference 2026 Showcases Technology and Innovation

The display occupies an exhibition area of 67,000 m² and includes over 15 specialised areas and programmes. Exhibits feature services using information and communications technology for government, transport infrastructure, technologies and working processes for supporting pilgrim management. Absher is a digital service showcased.

Hajj Conference 2026 Focuses on Better Pilgrim Services

Sessions and exhibition areas focus on intelligent crowd management, data analysis in real time and sustainable solutions for pilgrimage operations. They are part of Saudi Arabia’s strategy of enhancing the infrastructure and the delivery of services to the community in Makkah and the Holy Sites, reflecting the need to accommodate the needs of pilgrims as well as the ever-expanding numbers of visitors.

Hajj Conference 2026 Supports Vision 2030 Goals

The event also fosters partnership building between governments and the local industry and international technology providers. The conference is also expected to advance these pillars and consequently the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals and the goal of continuously improving the pilgrimage as a whole, namely the pilgrim-services industry, through encouraging investment, innovation, and private-sector involvement in this vital industry.

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