The Merath – Middle East Museums & Heritage Expo 2026 is Saudi Arabia's first dedicated trade event for the museum and heritage sectors. It serves as a business-to-business (B2B) platform to connect global cultural institutions and technology providers with the decision-makers leading the Kingdom's cultural transformation under Saudi Vision 2030.
The expo is strategically timed to support Saudi Arabia's planned $2.13 billion investment in cultural development. The Kingdom aims to establish 16 new museums and reach 150 million annual visitors by 2030.
Several international specialists have already joined the inaugural edition as sponsors or advisory board members:
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Event Overview
Confirmed Partners & Sponsors
•Dates: 19 – 21 May 2026
•Location: Riyadh Front Exhibition & Convention Center (RFECC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
•Organizer: dmg events
•Expected Attendance: 100+ exhibiting companies and 3,000+ industry visitors
•Networking: Connect with government buyers, curators, architects, and specialists from organizations like the Saudi Museums Commission.
•Saudi Museums Commission
•Exhibitor Profile: Showcases include museum technology (AR/VR/AI), exhibition design, architectural lighting, art logistics, conservation tools, and digital signage.
•Strategic Growth: Provides early access to giga-projects and regional museum expansions across the Middle East.
•Launch Sponsors: ERCO (architectural lighting) and CRAFT (cultural destination design).
•Summit Sponsor: Bruynzeel Storage Systems.
•Bruynzeel Storage Systems
•Exhibitors: Includes Hasenkamp (art logistics), Research Casting International, and Opus Instruments.
•Research Casting International
•Opus Instruments
Updated at 18 Mar 2026