8 - 10 June 2027Riyadh Front Exhibition
and Conference Center

Green Footprint

Showcase your sustainable smart city solutions

Green Footprint is a dedicated showcase of innovative, sustainable products, materials and technologies. From eco-friendly solutions to energy-efficient innovations and certified green products, the showcase gives exhibitors an opportunity to present their offerings to an audience of industry professionals involved in smart city development across Saudi Arabia.

Highlight your products, introduce your latest innovations and connect with potential customers looking for practical solutions for their projects.

Bring your sustainable innovations to the forefront

Eco-innovative products

Showcase products with minimal environmental footprint are being integrated into smart city planning and delivery.

Energy-efficient systems

Present technologies that reduce energy consumption in smart cities from smart grids to efficient lighting and HVAC systems.

Sustainable smart city materials

Feature low-impact, green-certified building materials used in roads, bridges, utilities and urban development.

Green Footprint 2025: Previous edition highlights

The Green Footprint showcase at Smart Cities Saudi Expo provided participating companies with a dedicated platform to present their sustainable smart city products, technologies and solutions. The zone featured innovations across green building technologies, renewable energy, energy-efficient infrastructure and intelligent urban systems, giving exhibitors an opportunity to highlight their expertise and connect with professionals interested in more sustainable project development.

Exhibitors showcased solutions across clean transportation, circular waste and water management and urban greening, demonstrating the practical applications of their products across smart cities and urban development projects.

For participating companies, Green Footprint offered an opportunity to increase brand visibility, introduce their latest solutions and engage with an audience of industry professionals focused on low-carbon, resource-efficient and resilient smart cities. The showcase also placed exhibitors alongside businesses contributing to Saudi Arabia’s sustainability priorities and the growing demand for environmentally conscious smart city solutions.

Green Footprint exhibitor spotlight

Smart waste bins

Smart waste bins are equipped with sensors that monitor waste levels in real time, enabling more efficient collection routes and reducing unnecessary pickups. These bins help minimize overflow, cut down on operational costs and support cleaner, more sustainable urban environments.

Additionally, they can provide valuable data analytics to city planners for optimizing waste management strategies and future infrastructure improvements. They also encourage community engagement by promoting responsible disposal habits and increasing awareness of sustainable practices.

Smart waste bins represent essential step toward smarter cities that prioritize efficiency, sustainability and the well-being of their residents.

Current Waste Flow

All 264 items of waste end up in landfill, with most coming from trash and mixed waste. Recyclables are present but not yet recovered.

Optimization Opportunity

Better sorting reduces landfill waste to 145 items, recovering 119 items from mixed streams. Recycling potential grows.

Long-Term Goal

Waste becomes a resource: recyclables generate cash, soiled paper creates energy and other waste turns to compost moving toward a circular economy.

Waste Impact

The system generates 34.8 tons of waste per year, with most ending in landfill. Only a portion is recyclable or reducible, showing room for improvement.

CO₂ Impact

Waste creates 38.2 tons of CO₂ emissions annually, largely from landfilled plastics and trash. Better recovery can cut emissions significantly.

Smart waste bins report

Green Footprint: Meet the buyers leading sustainable urban living

It gives exhibitors the opportunity to engage with professionals involved in smart city planning, procurement, development and project delivery, including:

- Smart cities' developers, contractors
- Urban planners, architects, engineers
- Government officials & policymakers
- Sustainability and ESG professionals
- Investors and project owners
- Environmental consultants

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