Jeddah: The fifth edition of the Hajj Conference and Exhibition 1447 AH, held under the theme ‘From Makkah to the World,’ is scheduled to be held in Jeddah from November 9 to 12. Organized by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in cooperation with the Pilgrim Experience Program, the event aims to launch innovative initiatives and sign strategic agreements that enhance the integration of technology, construction, and people in serving pilgrims.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the conference serves as an international platform that brings together experts, specialists, and representatives of countries and organizations to showcase the latest solutions and innovations in the Hajj ecosystem. It also aims to foster effective partnerships between the public, private, and non-profit sectors, in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.

The program for this year’s conference includes more than 80 panel discussions and 60 specialized workshops featuring academics, researchers, and representatives of pilgrims’ affairs offices. These sessions are expected to benefit over 2,400 trainees from around the world.

Building on the success of last year’s edition, which attracted over 120,000 visitors and 220 exhibitors from 137 countries and resulted in several quality agreements, the fifth edition continues to strengthen collaboration and improve service quality for pilgrims during the Hajj season.