Innovation Zero, the international platform for climate innovation, investment and policy, is extending its global reach with the launch of Innovation Zero MENA. The event will take place in Riyadh on 14–15 October 2025 at the King Abdullah Financial District.
Building on the success of the London-based Innovation Zero World Congress, the MENA edition aims to strengthen cooperation between public and private sectors across the Middle East and North Africa to accelerate the transition to a low-emission economy.
Supporting Saudi Arabia’s Innovation Vision
The congress is being held in partnership with Saudi Arabia’s Research, Development and Innovation Authority (RDIA), a key institution supporting the Kingdom’s sustainability and innovation goals under Saudi Vision 2030. The collaboration highlights the event’s role in fostering regional leadership in clean energy, sustainable industry, and climate technology.
Regional Context and Global Impact
The launch comes at a pivotal time for the MENA region, as countries such as Saudi Arabia and the UAE pursue ambitious frameworks including Vision 2030 and Net Zero 2050. With strong investment capacity, growing innovation ecosystems and abundant renewable resources, the region is increasingly positioned as a major contributor to global climate action.
Abdulaziz Al Mugyteeb, Founder and Chairman of Innovation Zero, said:
Through Innovation Zero MENA, we are fostering a meeting ground where regional and global leaders can come together to accelerate meaningful progress. Zero is not the conclusion – it is where the transformation begins.
Paul Dunne, CEO and Founder of Innovation Zero, added:
When we launched Innovation Zero World Congress in 2023, our mission was to accelerate the global transition to a low-carbon economy by connecting those driving innovation with those powering change. Expanding into the MENA region reflects the next stage of that mission.
Programme and Participation
The 2025 Innovation Zero MENA Congress will bring together senior figures from government, finance, energy and technology. It will include an exhibition of start-ups, global energy providers, sovereign wealth funds and climate-tech companies, offering a comprehensive look at regional progress toward decarbonisation and clean innovation.
