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EXPLORE THE VISION
BEHIND SAUDI'S
$2.7B STADIUM
BOOM AT ESTAAD

Meet the ministries, developers, architects and federations who are bringing these projects to life.

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Watch ESTAAD - A new era of sports and entertainment on YouTube.

WHY YOU SHOULDN'T MISS ESTAAD

Don’t miss your opportunity to explore Saudi Arabia’s most ambitious GIGA projects and connect with leading developers, ministries, and decision-makers shaping the country’s sports and entertainment markets.

Gain insights from 100+ global speakers behind the strategy, design, and delivery of the world’s largest events from World Cups and Olympics to World Expos. ESTAAD is where these projects come to life.

WHO YOU’LL GET TO MEET?

host-nations
GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS & HOST NATIONS
sports-clubs
SPORTS FEDERATIONS, CLUBS & LEAGUES
developers
DEVELOPERS & CONTRACTORS
architects
ARCHITECTS & CITY PLANNERS
investors
INVESTORS
tech-innovators
TECH INNOVATORS
olympians
FOOTBALLERS, ATHELETES & OLYMPIANS
esports
ESPORTS & GAMING COMMUNITY
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ESTAAD CONFERENCE

Across four dynamic days, ESTAAD will host the region’s most ambitious conversations on sport, entertainment, and mega events. Dive into Strategy & Upcoming Developments , where sessions will showcase Saudi Arabia’s ongoing transformation for the World Cup 2034 , athlete resilience, and the rise of extreme sports and next-gen venues.

Explore Federations & Fan Engagement with panels on Stadiums as legacy hubs, sports governance, and the latest I tech-powered fan experiences.

Under Design & Technology , discover how host cities are master planned, how AI and IoT are shaping sports infrastructure, and what makes a venue sustainable and immersive.

Lastly, experience the booming world of eSports , from gaming and tech trends to fan and brand strategy.

     2025 SPEAKERS

H.E. Bader bin Abdulrahman Alkadi
Vice Minister of Sport, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
H.H. Prince Khalid bin Mohammed AlSaud
Chairman, Diriyah Club Sports Company
H.E. Dr. Margarete Schramböck
Former Austrian Minister of Economy & Digital Affairs
Ricardo Rio
Former Mayor, Braga
Edwin van der Sar
Legendary Manchester United Goalkeeper
Esteve Calzada
CEO, Al Hilal Club Company
Ben Harburg
First Foreign Owner of a Saudi Football Club, Al-Kholood FC; Chairman, Harburg Group
Elena Fort
VP of Institutional Affairs, FC Barcelona
Jose Semedo
CEO, Al Nassr Club Company
Fabio Capello
Legendary Manager Known as “The Championship Contractor” for Winning Titles with Milan, Roma, Juventus & Real Madrid
Giorgio Marchetti
Deputy General Secretary & Director of Football, UEFA
Sakis Batsilas
Deputy CEO, FIFA World Cup 2022
Susana Curto
CEO, Liga Portugal
Nuno Gomes
Legendary Portuguese Footballer & High Performance Specialist, FIFA
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PLAN YOUR VISIT

Join us in the vibrant city of Riyadh for ESTAAD 2026. Get ready to experience an event
that pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in sports and entertainment.