The 2nd Annual Cranes & Heavy Lifting Conference will take place on 20-21 October 2026 in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, bringing together lifting specialists, EPC contractors, industrial operators, equipment manufacturers and project owners to address the growing demands of heavy lifting across the Kingdom’s rapidly expanding infrastructure and industrial sectors.
Building on the success of its inaugural edition, the conference is closely aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 programme, where unprecedented investment in energy, petrochemicals, ports, transport infrastructure and mega projects is driving demand for larger lifting capacities, smarter logistics and increasingly sophisticated crane technologies.
The conference programme focuses on the practical challenges facing modern heavy lifting operations, including safety management, digitalisation, automation, predictive maintenance, modular construction, sustainability and workforce development. Technical presentations, case studies and panel discussions will explore how emerging technologies are improving precision, reliability and operational efficiency, while the accompanying exhibition will showcase the latest cranes, lifting equipment and engineering solutions from leading international suppliers.
For contractors and project developers involved in large-scale industrial and infrastructure projects across the Middle East, the event offers an important opportunity to exchange technical knowledge, strengthen industry partnerships and gain insight into the next generation of heavy lifting solutions.