Automechanika Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s leading regional trade show for the automotive aftermarket industry, has confirmed over 50 high-profile expert speakers at the event who will take to the Automechanika Academy stage, highlighting the event’s role in shaping the future of Saudi automotive aftermarket sector.

 

Taking place from 28-30 April at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center (RICEC), the seventh edition of the sold-out exhibition will showcase a range of sessions as part of its conference offering, addressing how Saudi Arabia is taking strides to localise production and focusing focuses on becoming a regional automotive manufacturing and aftermarket hub.

 

According to research by Statista, Saudi Arabia accounts for nearly 50% of the region’s car sales, with over 600,000 new vehicles registered annually, resulting in a booming aftermarket sector. 

 

With the automotive industry being crucial to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, the country aims to produce 700,000 vehicles as part of its economic diversification strategy.

 

Following the success of the 2024 edition, Automechanika Academy will deliver cutting-edge insights and facilitate knowledge exchange across the automotive ecosystem. 

 

The three-day conference will bring together government stakeholders, aftermarket leaders, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Electric Vehicle (EV) innovators, and supply chain strategists to address the sector’s most pressing themes.