This session discuss how industrial development drives economic growth and supports Saudi Vision 2030 by enabling sustainable investments and innovative financing solutions.

Valentyn Volkov, CTO of XPANCEO and celebrated technologist, will unravel how breakthroughs in nanophotonics, especially layered 2D materials and wearable optical sensors are merging with AI and deep tech to reshape how we see, interact, and sense the world. From pioneering research labs to smart, discreet displays and enhanced vision systems, the session highlights how optoelectronic innovation is building tomorrow’s intelligent interfaces across sectors.

An inspiring session exploring how bold leadership and innovative investments are transforming Saudi Arabia’s future.

Entrepreneurship conferences are no longer just networking events - they are global launchpads where ecosystems converge, partnerships form, and the next generation of startups finds its stage. This session explores what founders, investors, and policy makers can learn from the world’s most influential gatherings, and how Saudi Arabia can position itself at the center of this global dialogue.

This session brings together the CEOs of Saudi Arabia’s most influential Saudi Vision 2030 programs. At a strategic level, the discussion will explore how these leaders are executing national transformation, aligning priorities across programs, and ensuring sustainable progress. Panelists will share lessons learned, future directions, and how collective leadership accelerates Saudi Arabia’s path to Saudi Vision 2030.