Saudi Wood Expo, the country’s largest event for the wood and woodworking industries, returned to Riyadh for its second edition today, taking place from Sept. 1–3 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center.

Organized by dmg events and powered by Big 5 Construct Saudi, the event brought together leading suppliers, manufacturers, designers and buyers from across the wood and woodworking industry, featuring over 3,500 products and solutions from more than 200 exhibitors spanning over 30 countries.

As industry leaders and government officials converge in Riyadh, the exhibition offers three days of hands-on sourcing and strategic networking, giving attendees a front-row seat to the latest innovations, solutions and business opportunities in the region.

Visitors will experience an interactive exhibition floor designed to inspire and inform. The Wood Artisans Zone will spotlight leading talent from Saudi Arabia, featuring live demonstrations from wood carving artists Abdullah Al-Silani and Ahmed Al-Shadoukhi; visual artists Wijdan Al-Jahwri, Ahmed Al-Nkhlani and Hind Al-Khamis; and wood artists Ahmed Al-Furaih and Fahad Al-Omran. Together, they will showcase how traditional craftsmanship and contemporary artistry intersect in the creation of unique wooden pieces.

The Wood Design Trail highlights exhibitors whose wood solutions stand out for exceptional design, durability and functionality. From premium finishes and materials to innovative joinery and interior fit-out applications, this feature celebrates products that combine aesthetic appeal with long-lasting performance, redefining how wood shapes spaces and elevates design.

The Wood Around the World feature showcases timber diversity through the visually engaging Knowledge Wood Wall, presenting international wood varieties and applications. Industry professionals will also test their skills in the WoodU Do It? challenge, a hands-on competition where participants race against the clock to drill as many screws as possible into a wooden surface, with prizes to be given away. Complementing these interactive zones, exhibitors will host live demonstrations of their latest products and machinery, offering visitors a firsthand look at modern solutions.

Leading brands participating include Desert Board, PROADEC along with SURTECO, SLABH Industrial Solutions, Saudi Wooden Industries, Saudi Industrial Machinery Wood Panels Company, Salco Laminates Industries, Al-Tajweed Contracting and Trading, among others.

The exhibition also features international pavilions from Turkiye, China and Italy, along with showcases, providing visitors direct access to the latest innovations from across Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East.

Saudi Wood Expo is expected to welcome more than 10,000 professionals under one roof, including industry leaders like IKEA, MACE, Abunayyan and Abyat, as well as giga-project stakeholders from Red Sea Global and Omrania. Government bodies such as Riyadh Municipality and the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources have already registered, reflecting strong public sector support for the wood sector.