Middle East Industrial Software Summit 2026

Event Overview

Discover how advanced software is transforming industries at the heart of Industry 4.0.

About Us

Event Overview

The Middle East Industrial Software Summit 2025 will convene government leaders, industrial pioneers, and technology innovators to explore how industrial software, AI, and automation are redefining the future of manufacturing and industrial excellence across the Middle East.

Positioned as a strategic regional platform aligned with the UAE’s “Make it in the Emirates” initiative and Operation 300Bn, the Summit underscores the nation’s commitment to sustainable, digital, and innovation-driven industrial growth.

Spanning two focused days, the conference will address the four core pillars of Industry 4.0, through curated sessions and discussions among over 200 senior strategic and technical leaders. This closed-door gathering will feature decision-makers shaping the next phase of industrial transformation across oil & gas, manufacturing, energy & utilities, rail & transportation sectors.
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Topic Overview

Elevating Softwares for a Smarter Tomorrow

Join us for an exclusive preview into how MEISS 2026 is redefining the future of industrial innovation. Explore keynote sessions, expert panels, and technology showcases designed to empower digital transformation across sectors.

Industrial Automation & Control Systems
  • The Future of SCADA in Smart Industry Operations

  • PLC vs. DCS: Choosing the Right Control System for Plant Efficiency

  • Integration Strategies Between SCADA, PLCs, and MES

  • Real-Time Monitoring and Remote Operations in Critical Infrastructure

  • Advancing Product Design with CAD/CAM in High-Precision Industries
  • Unlocking Value from PLM: From Design to Decommission
  • Connecting PLM with ERP & MES for End-to-End Visibility
  • Collaborative Engineering: PLM for Multi-Stakeholder Product Environments
  • Predictive Engineering: The Role of Simulation in Process Optimization
  • Digital Twins in Oil & Gas, Utilities, and Infrastructure
  • Simulation Tools for Sustainability and Emission Reduction
  • Supply Chain Modeling for Resilience and Carbon Efficiency
  • Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Using Simulation Platforms
  • Bridging the Gap: MES-ERP Integration for Agile Manufacturing
  • Real-Time Decision-Making Using MES Analytics
  • Standardizing Data Across Multi-Site Operations
  • Leveraging Industrial Software for Just-in-Time and Lean Production

 

  • The AI-Driven Factory: From Predictive Maintenance to Process Automation
  • Industrial IoT for Asset Optimization and Smart Energy Management
  • Edge vs. Cloud in IIoT Infrastructure
  • AI & Data Analytics for Industrial Anomaly Detection

 

  • Building a Cyber-Resilient OT Environment
  • Threat Detection and Incident Response for Industrial Networks
  • Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management in OT Security
  • Integrating Cybersecurity into Control Systems Architecture
  • Leading Digital Transformation: People Before Platforms
  • Overcoming Human Resistance in Technology Adoption
  • Building a Digitally Fluent Industrial Workforce
  • Workforce Analytics and Engagement Platforms

 

  • Energy Optimization Through Advanced Simulation Tools
  • Digital Tools for Net-Zero Operation
  • Green Infrastructure Modeling and Planning
  • Predictive Maintenance to Reduce Waste and Downtime
  • Sustainable Supply Chains Through Digital Planning

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Target Industries

Unlock the power of industrial software across key sectors driving the fourth industrial revolution.

Oil & Gas

Empowering exploration, refining, and distribution through next-gen industrial software for enhanced efficiency and safety.

Manufacturing

Driving digital transformation in production lines with smart software solutions that boost productivity and precision.

Logistics

Streamlining supply chains with integrated software systems that optimize inventory, routing, and delivery performance.

Energy & Utilities

Enabling smarter grid management, energy optimization, and sustainable utility operations with advanced software tools.

Chemicals

Enhancing process control, compliance, and scalability across chemical production and distribution networks.
 

Automotive & e-Mobility

Accelerating innovation in design, assembly, and electric mobility through intelligent industrial applications.

Petrochemicals

Leveraging data-driven software for safe, efficient, and sustainable petrochemical operations.
 

Rail & Transportation

Modernizing rail systems with automation and analytics to ensure faster, safer, and more efficient transportation.

Smart Infrastructure

Transforming urban environments with intelligent infrastructure solutions for seamless connectivity and automation.
 

Oil & Gas

Empowering exploration, refining, and distribution through next-gen industrial software for enhanced efficiency and safety.

Energy & Utilities

Enabling smarter grid management, energy optimization, and sustainable utility operations with advanced software tools.

Petrochemicals

Leveraging data-driven software for safe, efficient, and sustainable petrochemical operations.
 

Manufacturing

Driving digital transformation in production lines with smart software solutions that boost productivity and precision.

Chemicals

Enhancing process control, compliance, and scalability across chemical production and distribution networks.
 

Rail

Modernizing rail systems with automation and analytics to ensure faster, safer, and more efficient transportation.

Logistics

Streamlining supply chains with integrated software systems that optimize inventory, routing, and delivery performance.

Automotive & e-Mobility

Accelerating innovation in design, assembly, and electric mobility through intelligent industrial applications.

Smart Infrastructure

Transforming urban environments with intelligent infrastructure solutions for seamless connectivity and automation.
 

Who will you meet

Connect with the Minds Shaping Industrial Innovation

Meet C-level executives, digital transformation leaders, engineers, and technology pioneers driving the future of manufacturing, energy, automation, and industrial software across the Middle East.

C-Suite & Senior Leadership
  • Chief Digital Officer (CDO)
  • Chief Information Officer (CIO)
  • Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
  • Chief Operations Officer (COO)
  • Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO)
  • Chief Innovation Officer
  • Managing Director / Country Director
  • VP / Director of Operations
  • VP / Director of Engineering
  • VP / Director of Manufacturing
  • Head of Industrial Automation
  • Head of Digital Transformation
  • Head of Smart Manufacturing
  • Director of Infrastructure & Projects
  • Head of R&D / Product Development
  • Head of Maintenance or Asset Management
  • ERP / MES Head Solution Architect
  • Digital Transformation Lead
  • Senior Cloud & Platform Engineer
  • Industrial Cybersecurity Manager
  • OT/IT Systems Integrator
  • ESG Strategy Manager
  • Sustainability Lead
  • HSE / Risk Analyst
  • Compliance & Regulatory Lead
  • Ministry / Govt Program Director (Industry, AI, Energy, Economy)
  • Smart City Program Director
  • University Researcher (Industrial AI, Engineering)
  • Academic Tech Transfer Head

Engaging Industry Leaders from Across the GCC

Regional Participation Snapshot

With 70% participation from the UAE, along with strong representation from KSA, Qatar, Kuwait, and beyond — MEISS 2026 brings together the region’s most influential voices in industrial software transformation.

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Secure Your Spot Among Industrial Software Pioneers

Register Now for MEISS 2026

Don’t miss the opportunity to network with top industry minds, gain insights into next-gen automation tools, and be part of the region’s leading industrial software summit.

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