ACHEMA Middle East rescheduled to October 2027 to underscore the importance of launch edition

Following a strategic review of market conditions and the regional business environment, Messe Frankfurt Saudi Arabia together with DECHEMA has decided that the inaugural edition of ACHEMA Middle East will now take place from 11–13 October 2027 at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center.

The decision to move the show to 2027 reflects a strategic commitment to providing the strongest possible platform for business, networking, and technology exchange, as well as partnership development across regional and international process industries.

The move also follows discussions with exhibitors and key industry partners. With the full support of the Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, ACHEMA Middle East remains firmly aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 and the Kingdom's long-term industrial transformation agenda.

Alesya Deyanova, Show Manager, ACHEMA Middle East, said: “Following consultation with our exhibitors, partners, government stakeholders and industry leaders, we have made the decision to move ACHEMA Middle East to October 2027. The revised dates will allow us to maximise industry participation and deliver the strongest possible debut edition from day one.

“Saudi Arabia is undergoing a remarkable period of industrial growth and transformation, and ACHEMA Middle East will play an important role in connecting global expertise with the opportunities emerging across the Kingdom and the wider region. We remain fully committed to delivering a world-class event that serves the long-term interests of the process industries and supports the ambitions of Vision 2030.”

Designed to enhance the visitor and exhibitor experience, the new venue at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center offers state-of-the-art facilities and a strategic location near King Khalid International Airport, enabling efficient logistics for exhibitors, partners, and attendees. In addition, visitors can expect a dynamic exhibition and conference experience centred on six core themes: Process Innovation, Pharma Innovation, Lab Innovation, Digital Innovation, Green Innovation, and Energy Innovation.

These themes will explore some of the most significant developments shaping the future of industry, including advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, industrial digitalisation, pharmaceutical technologies, laboratory automation, hydrogen, carbon management, circular economy initiatives and clean energy solutions.

Many international brands, specialised country pavilions, and regional industrial buyers have already confirmed their participation, creating a powerful meeting point for organisations looking to strengthen their presence within the Kingdom and the growing neighbouring markets.

For more information: www.achema-middle-east.com

About ACHEMA Middle East

ACHEMA Middle East is the new industry meeting place for the process industries in the region, bringing together companies, political decision-makers and experts to showcase and discuss the latest developments, technologies and innovations. The event aims to attract up to 400 local and international brands and will be accompanied by an extensive congress programme covering key industrial themes and future-focused topics. ACHEMA Middle East will take place from 11 - 13 October 2027 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking the first Middle East edition of the globally established ACHEMA exhibition. 

More at achema-middle-east.com 

About DECHEMA

DECHEMA Gesellschaft für Chemische Technik und Biotechnologie e.V. (Society for Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology) brings together experts from a wide range of disciplines, institutions and generations to promote scientific exchange in chemical engineering, process engineering and biotechnology. DECHEMA identifies and evaluates emerging technological trends and facilitates the transfer of research results into industrial applications. Over 5,500 engineers, scientists, students, companies and institutions belong to the non-profit association. DECHEMA Ausstellungs-GmbH organises international flagship and specialist events, drawing on DECHEMA's technical, organisational and professional expertise. DECHEMA e.V. and DECHEMA Ausstellungs-GmbH are joint organisers of ACHEMA. 

Find out more at www.dechema.de/en

About Messe Frankfurt

The Messe Frankfurt Group is the world’s largest trade fair, congress and event organiser with its own exhibition grounds. With a workforce of some 2,700 people at its headquarters in Frankfurt am Main and in 29 subsidiaries, it organises events around the world. Group sales in financial year 2025 were about € 766 million. We serve our customers’ business interests efficiently within the framework of our Fairs & Events, Locations and Services business fields. One of Messe Frankfurt’s key strengths is its powerful and closely knit global sales network, which covers around 180 countries in all regions of the world. Our comprehensive range of services – both onsite and online – ensures that customers worldwide enjoy consistently high quality and flexibility when planning, organising and running their events. 

Messe Frankfurt develops new business models based on its digital expertise. Its range of services encompasses venue rental as well as exhibition stand construction, marketing services, staffing services, and catering.

Sustainability is a central pillar of the company’s strategy. Maintaining a balance between environmental and economic responsibility, social responsibility, and diversity lies at the heart of its approach.

For more information, please visit our website at: www.messefrankfurt.com/sustainability 

With its headquarters in Frankfurt am Main, the company is owned by the City of Frankfurt (60 percent) and the State of Hesse (40 percent). 

For more information, please visit our website at: www.messefrankfurt.com