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King Abdullah Financial District
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | 14–15 October 2025
Following the success of the flagship Innovation Zero World Congress in London, the internationally recognised platform for climate innovation, investment, and policy is expanding into the Middle East and North Africa with the launch of Innovation Zero MENA, taking place this October in Riyadh.
Supported by leading global and regional partners, Innovation Zero MENA will bring together senior public and private sector leaders, investors, and innovators to accelerate the transition to a low-emission economy across the region. The event will serve as a dynamic platform for cross-sector collaboration, investment, and actionable climate leadership.
Championing Saudi Arabia’s Innovation Ecosystem with RDIA
Innovation Zero MENA is proud to partner with Saudi Arabia’s Research, Development and Innovation Authority (RDIA) – a key enabler of the Kingdom’s long-term sustainability and innovation ambitions under Saudi Vision 2030.
As a strategic national authority, the RDIA plays a pivotal role in advancing research, technology development, and innovation across priority sectors. Its involvement with Innovation Zero MENA underscores the event’s commitment to driving regional leadership in clean energy, sustainable industry, and climate-tech innovation.
A Timely Launch for a Region in Transition
With ambitious frameworks like Saudi Vision 2030 and the UAE’s Net Zero 2050, the MENA region is rapidly emerging as a global hub for clean growth. From sovereign investment power and abundant natural resources to a fast-growing climate-tech ecosystem, MENA is uniquely positioned to lead the global journey to net zero.
Abdulaziz Al Mugyteeb,
Founder, Chairman & CEO of add | Founder and Chairman of LEARN | Board Member at Bind and Innovation Zero
“Through Innovation Zero MENA, we are not only showcasing the Kingdom’s leadership in clean technology and sustainable innovation – we are fostering a meeting ground where regional and global leaders come together to accelerate meaningful progress.
Zero is not the conclusion – it is where the transformation begins.”
Paul Dunne,
CEO and Founder, Innovation Zero
“When we launched Innovation Zero World Congress in 2023, our mission was clear — to accelerate the global transition to a low-carbon economy by connecting those driving innovation with those powering change. Bringing Innovation Zero to the MENA region marks an exciting evolution of that mission.
While the Congress in Riyadh will retain the core values of our London event — ambition, collaboration, and action — it is being purposefully designed to reflect the region’s unique pathways to net zero, national strategies, and local innovation.
We’re proud to be working alongside regional stakeholders to create a platform that not only showcases MENA’s leadership in climate solutions, but also builds meaningful partnerships for a sustainable future.”
Confirmed Speakers, Partners, and Exhibitors
The 2025 Innovation Zero MENA Congress will feature a world-class line-up of speakers from government, finance, energy, and technology, alongside a curated exhibition of start-ups, global energy providers, sovereign wealth funds, and climate-tech leaders.
View the full list of confirmed speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors: www.innovationzero.com/mena-congress
Press Attendance & Accreditation
Members of the media are invited to attend and report on Innovation Zero MENA. Accredited journalists will receive full access to the conference programme, keynote sessions, and exhibition.
Apply for a press pass here: https://www.innovationzero.com/mena-congress/visit/press-media
About Innovation Zero
Founded in 2022, Innovation Zero is an independent global platform dedicated to advancing practical, scalable solutions to climate change. Through high-impact events and year-round engagement, it connects innovators, investors, policymakers, and industry leaders to drive systems-level transformation and support a just transition to a low-emission economy.