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Jeddah to Host the 2nd International Port & Marine Development Conference, Driving Infrastructure, Innovation, and Sustainability Across the Region

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – 13 May 2025 – In alignment with Saudi Arabia’s vision to
emerge as a global logistics powerhouse, the 2nd International Port & Marine
Development Conference (IPMDC 2025) is set to take place from 13–14 May 2025
at the prestigious Hilton Jeddah. Organized by Creative Connect in association
with Great Minds Event Management, this landmark conference gathers industry
authorities and global experts to explore the evolving dynamics of port infrastructure,
marine development, and the region’s transformation into a leading trade and
logistics hub.
Held under the timely theme “Accelerating Maritime Excellence through
Sustainable Infrastructure & Innovation”, the forum offers a robust agenda
designed to address the future of port ecosystems in the Middle East and North
Africa. As Saudi Arabia and its regional partners invest in next-generation port
infrastructure, IPMDC 2025 provides a timely platform for knowledge sharing, cross-
border collaboration, and strategic investment insights.
The two-day forum will spotlight a range of critical topics—from port expansion,
terminal automation, and green port practices, to PPP strategies, digitization, climate
resilience, and multimodal logistics integration. Attendees will benefit from high-level
panel discussions, exclusive case studies, keynote addresses, and networking with
senior stakeholders across government, private sector, and engineering
consultancies.
The speaker lineup features senior figures from Saudi Red Sea Authority, SOHAR
Port and Freezone, Autonomous Port of Dakar, AECOM, NMDC Group, Buro
Happold, and Asyad Ports, offering rare access to expert insights and project
announcements shaping the maritime landscape.
“The maritime sector plays a pivotal role in the economic diversification of the Gulf
region,” said a spokesperson from the organizing committee. “IPMDC 2025 is not
just a conference—it is a catalyst for innovation, investment, and sustainable
progress.”
The event will also feature a dynamic exhibition, showcasing advanced technologies,
engineering solutions, and services that support port modernization and maritime
infrastructure development.
For more information and to download the official event brochure, please visit:
https://portdevelopmentconference.com/
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