The Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources is set to organize the 2nd edition of the Multilateral Industrial Policy Forum (MIPF) 2024 in Saudi Arabia, under the aegis of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), in October. The forum aims to strengthen the ministry's partnership with UNIDO and its programs, contributing to the development of innovative industrial policies and solutions that support industrial development at both regional and global levels. The forum's agenda includes a ministerial roundtable attended by several ministers and leaders of industrial transformation from around the world. Discussions will focus on industrial policies, their challenges, and proposed solutions. Additionally, there will be interactive sessions on the use of clean energy sources in industry, showcasing global best practices to enhance supply chain resilience and adaptability to changes. The forum will also explore the latest digital manufacturing technologies, including artificial inte lligence. The forum will be held in Riyadh for the first time outside of UNIDO's headquarters in Vienna on Wednesday and Thursday, October 23-24. It will be conducted under the theme "Transforming Challenges into Sustainable Solutions through Industrial Policies," with an expected attendance of around 3,000 industry leaders, decision-makers, CEOs, and specialists in the industrial sector from around the world, as well as those interested in developing industrial policies. The Multilateral Industrial Policy Forum represents an opportunity to highlight the Kingdom's achievements in the industrial sector through an accompanying exhibition that will showcase initiatives and efforts to localize promising industries. It will also highlight the unique investment opportunities provided by the sector. The forum aligns with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 and the National Industrial Strategy in supporting competitiveness and fostering innovation and creativity within the industrial sector. Source: Saudi Press A gency