The Higher Organizing Committee of the Saudi International Maritime Forum has announced the commencement of preparations for the fourth edition of the Forum, SIM 2026, taking place 23-25 November 2026 at the Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Center. Held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Defense, SIM 2026 is organized by the Royal Saudi Naval Forces under the supervision of the Ministry of Defense. The Forum will bring together naval, government and military leaders with leading industrial and technology experts to address the future of maritime security.