Under the Patronage of

saudihealthexhibition.com

The largest healthcare event in the Kingdom

Post show RePoRt 2016

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we would like to thank all our 2016 sponsors for their continuous support

Gold sponsorMain sponsor Platinum sponsors

strategic Partners

supporting Bodies

Official Newspaper Research partnerRegional Media Business Partner

Under the Patronage

Siemens Petrol Green - C100, M0, Y40, K0

Healthcare Orange - C0, M75, Y100, K0

Media Partners

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Dear healthcare and trade Professional,

Under the patronage of the saudi Ministry of health, the fourth edition of saudi health welcomed a record-breaking number of delegates, visitors, speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors. we would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved in the show for making it such a success.

the 2016 edition of saudi health hosted 551 manufacturers, distributors and stakeholders from 42 countries who showcased their technologies, innovations and best practices to an audience of more than 25,000 healthcare professionals.

15 multidisciplinary conferences were featured in saudi health 2016 welcoming delegates from across the country with the addition of 5 new conferences to reflect the changing healthcare needs of the country including transformation, Primary healthcare, obs & Gyne, Pharmacy, and Facilities Management & safety. the presentations were delivered by more than 180 local and international speakers who addressed the shifting demands on the healthcare system in saudi Arabia, as well as the current challenges in achieving optimum patient satisfaction in the Kingdom.

this post show report summarises the 2016 event and demonstrates how the show has grown over the years and gives an overview of its attendees and content. If you’re not already involved in Saudi Health, we hope this report offers a comprehensive summary to help you decide whether it is the right platform to promote your business.

the 2017 edition of saudi health exhibition & Conference will continue its legacy as the Kingdom’s largest healthcare event and we look forward to welcoming you to Riyadh next May.

Best regards,

Lorena Roxas exhibition sales Manager Informa Life sciences exhibitions

Kamil JawhariProject ManagerRiyadh exhibition Company

Exhibition floor space

9,000 sqm

Number of attendees

25,351

Number of exhibitors

551

Number of speakers

181

Exhibiting countries

42

Number of conferences

15

show sUMMARy

‘’I am very thankful for the efforts over the past 6 month and the great work done at Saudi Health Exhibition & Conference.

This year the exhibition was very important to us because it is aligned with the country’ vision 2030 as we encourage the private sectors to go along with us for the future”.

his excellency Vice Minister of health Mr.Hamad M. Al-Dhewalia

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ExHibitiON sUMMARyThe fourth edition of Saudi Health, the country’s largest healthcare event, concluded with great success. The show attracted a record-breaking number of the world’s leading providers of healthcare products and services, welcoming 551 exhibitors from 42 countries. Saudi Health 2016 was a unique platform to showcase the latest innovations in healthcare products and technologies to government authorities and industry professionals from across the Kingdom.

Saudi Health 2016 sets an ideal stage for local and international healthcare companies to launch new products and discuss various training programmes that promote knowledge exchange and local workforce development to maintain the Kingdom’s position in the global market.

CouNtRy PAviLioNssaudi health hosted a total of 11 country pavilions, further enhancing the range of hospital medical equipment, medical devices and medical technology on display at the event.

Canada

China

Germany

italy

Korea

Netherlands

Pakistan

taiwan

Turkey

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usA

ExHibitoR suRvEy REsuLts

plan to exhibit at saudi Health 2017

were successful in generating new business

leads and contacts

rated the number and quality of visitors

as great

were successful in meeting their overall

objectives

’’Saudi Health is a venue where people from all over the world can come together and share their ideas and share different innovations; and that’s what healthcare is all about today, being innovative. Be it patient safety, quality, equipment’s or a new technique.’’

Lorna Linehansenior Clinical Resource Consultant, interhealth Canada

Africa

AmericasAsia

Europe

Middle East15%

37%

ExHibitoR bREAKDowN by REGioN

92%

91% 83%

85%

24%

1%

23%

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VIsItoR sUMMARySaudi Health 2016 played host to 25,351 healthcare professionals, medical service providers, health insurance companies, medical technicians, pharmacists, drug manufacturers and government officials.

visitoR suRvEy REsuLts

of our visitors confirmed they will attend saudi

health 2017

of our visitors were successful in establishing new contacts

and relations for future

of our visitors learned about new products

and services

of our visitors attended saudi health in previous years

“The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia continues to place huge importance on the healthcare sector and a significant portion of the budget has been allocated towards improving healthcare services in the Kingdom. This year, Saudi Health has experienced a huge growth in numbers of both visitors and exhibitors. In addition to numerous new product and service launches, we have seen exhibitors from across the globe including USA,Germany,Italy,United Kingdom,Canada,China and Taiwan amongst others which conveys the importance of the Saudi healthcare market”.

Abdullah Ali Al Ghamdi Moh saudi health Project Manager

wHAt visitoRs GAiNED fRoM AttENDiNG?

to establish new business contacts 90%

To find/buy a specific product or service 88%

Keep up to date with new products/trends 85%

To source a new supplier 83%

To meet up with industry colleagues 82%

To look for a new job 75%

92% 90%

88% 75%

bREAKDowN of busiNEss AREAs

Hospitals

Distributors

Manufacturer

Government

Laboratories

36%

24%

17%

13%

10%

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DeLeGAte sUMMARySupported and accredited by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialities (SCFHS), Saudi Health conferences addressed important and relevant topics to the local and regional healthcare sector.

The programme covered 15 Continuous Medical Education (CME) accredited conferences covering a broad spectrum of medical specialities and disciplines.

The conferences continued to build on the general needs of the Saudi Healthcare market with particular emphasis on the training needs of the Kingdom. New topics for 2016 included Patient Safety, Obs & Gyne, Pharmacy, Primary Healthcare, and Facilities Management and Safety.

“The high level of the conferences running alongside the exhibition mirror the Kingdom’s current status.

We have a great representation of specialities from across the globe which is further evidence of the Kingdom’s continuous development”.

Dr.Ali yahya ZailaeCongress Presidentsaudi Health 2016

CME accredited conferences

15increase in

attendees from 2015

42%

speakers

181international

speakers

24

within the guidelines of the Ministry of Health, saudi Health 2016 conference included:

>> The 4th Nursing conference

>> The 4th Biomedical Engineering conference

>> The 1st Patient Safety conference

>> The 2nd Emergency Medicine conference

>> The 2nd Infection and Prevention conference

>> The 4th Healthcare Leadership conference

>> The 4th Medlab Conference “Next-Generation Sequencing and its applications in Diagnostic Laboratories: a new era is opening”

>> The 1st Primary Healthcare conference (Diabetes and Obesity Management)

>> The 1st Obstetrics & Gynaecology conference (Improvement of Maternity Services)

>> The 1st Pharmacy conference (Pharmacist and medication wastage control)

>> The 5th Diagnostic Radiology conference (Radiology Organizations and Regulations Current Status and Future Direction )

>> The 2nd Public Health conference

>> The 3rd Physiotherapy conference

>> The 1st Facilities Management and Safety conference

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EvENt HigHligHtS

If you are interested in exhibiting at Saudi Health 2017, contact us at info@saudihealthexhibition.com or call +971 4 407 2660 / +966 11 2295604

www.saudihealthexhibition.com

In co-operation with

life sciences exhibitions

Informa Life sciences is part of Informa exhibitions and runs the healthcare portfolio of products, including more than 20 exhibitions, 100 conferences yearly covering the european, African, Middle eastern, Asian and Us markets.

over the course of the year, the Informa Life sciences’ events attract over 5,000 exhibitors, 100,000 visitors and 13,000 conference delegates. In addition to the events, the division also publishes 4 international healthcare magazines and as well as Dothealth, an on-line healthcare portal showcasing more than 40,000 healthcare companies.

For further information about our events, please visit www.informalifesciences.com

Riyadh exhibitions Co. Ltd. a saudi company specialized in organizing exhibitions, conferences and other trade events.

the Company caters to several activities for various economic sectors. throughout its 35 years, ReC has organized more than 440 unique and successful shows and conferences renowned for their innovation, professionalism and attention to details.

ReC boasts an international presence, supported by over 120 commercial & industrial bodies from more than 50 countries.

Regionally, ReC dominates with its wide range of events programs, serving 20 economic and financial sectors in the Middle East. REC’s leading events are certified by UFi.

For more information, please visit www.recexpo.com

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08-10 MAy 2017 sAvE tHE DAtE foR