Koelnmesse and dmg events, two of the world’s most established organizers of international trade exhibitions, have announced the launch of the International Dentistry Exhibition and Meeting Saudi Arabia. The event will take place from Sept. 27–29 at Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center in Riyadh. The launch is driven by strong growth across the dental industry in Saudi Arabia and the wider region as rising demand is propelled by accelerating innovation in cosmetic and implant dentistry, a rapidly expanding network of private clinics, expanding patient volumes and accelerated adoption of digital workflows.
According to IMARC Group, a leading global market research organization, Saudi Arabia’s dental devices market is projected to reach $286.6 million by 2033, while the consumables segment is forecast to grow to $465.5 million. This growth reflects a market undergoing significant modernization, with clinics adopting advanced technologies from intraoral scanners to 3D printing, creating strong demand for high-performance materials, systems, and components. Despite rapid growth, Saudi Arabia has lacked a dedicated, large-scale international platform aligned with the Kingdom’s healthcare transformation driven by Vision 2030, the national reform program aimed at diversifying the economy and modernizing public services. IDEM Saudi Arabia fills this critical gap by creating a dedicated showcase for global innovation and commercial exchange, designed specifically for the Saudi market.
IDEM Saudi Arabia has been developed through a strategic partnership between Koelnmesse and dmg events. Together, the two organizations deliver nearly 200 events globally and bring decades of experience across medical technology, healthcare, and specialized industry exhibitions. The event draws on Koelnmesse’s extensive experience and expertise in delivering leading international dental exhibitions such as IDEM Singapore and Indonesia Dental Exhibition and Conference, combined with dmg events’ strong regional presence and its ability to develop high-impact, internationally recognized exhibitions that shape industries, support commercial growth, and unlock new global opportunities.
IDEM Saudi Arabia will showcase dentistry solutions from international manufacturers, regional distributors and Saudi suppliers, reflecting the innovation and technical excellence shaping the global dentistry industry. It will feature scientific and applied learning programs, including continuing professional development pathways, workshops and case-based sessions focused on digital dentistry and aesthetic procedures.
Business and procurement forums will provide insights into purchasing, hospital tendering and clinic expansion trends, while an innovation zone will highlight advances in artificial intelligence diagnostics, three-dimensional printing, biomaterials and next-generation clinical workflows. Buyers’ and networking programs will facilitate structured B2B meetings, connecting procurement leaders from across Saudi Arabia and the Gulf with global suppliers.
Gerald Böse, CEO, Koelnmesse, said: “Saudi Arabia’s rapid development as a regional hub for specialized industries underlines its growing importance in the global exhibition landscape. With IDEM Saudi Arabia, Koelnmesse is bringing one of its internationally recognized dentistry brands to the Kingdom and establishing a strong, long-term foothold in one of the world’s most dynamic growth regions. Together with dmg events, we are combining complementary networks and expertise to create a platform that strengthens market access, fosters high-level exchange and supports Vision 2030 through sustainable commercial and professional progress.”
Geoff Dickinson, CEO, dmg events, said: “Saudi Arabia is building a next-generation healthcare economy, and dentistry is one of its fastest evolving areas, driven by aesthetics, implantology, advanced technologies and a rapidly expanding private sector. IDEM Saudi Arabia will provide a clear focal point for the market to evaluate innovation, validate best practice and build partnerships that support adoption and deliver measurable outcomes. Together with Koelnmesse, we are creating a high-trust environment for business, bringing global innovators into direct conversation with those shaping procurement, clinical pathways and investment across the Kingdom.”
