Local Content: Empowering National Talent, Industry, and Supply Chains
Overview:
Developing strong local content is a cornerstone of economic diversification and sustainable development strategies across the GCC. Governments and leading organizations are prioritizing local procurement, workforce nationalization, and the development of homegrown industries to reduce dependency on imports and create long-term socio-economic value.
This conference focuses on how public and private sector entities can design and implement effective local content policies that support national goals such as Vision 2030. It explores localization strategies in procurement, industrial development, workforce planning, technology transfer, and SME participation. Sessions will also highlight success stories, regulatory frameworks, and performance measurement tools to ensure real impact.
Whether you represent a regulatory body, a multinational organization operating in the region, or a local business looking to become a preferred supplier, this event will provide practical insights into aligning with national content mandates and building resilient, inclusive supply ecosystems.
Who Should Attend
• Local Content and In-Country Value (ICV) Professionals
• Procurement and Supply Chain Leaders
• Public Sector and Regulatory Authorities
• Industrial Development and Economic Policy Experts
• HR and Workforce Nationalization Leaders
• Strategy, Sustainability, and ESG Officers
Key Takeaways
• Understand local content regulations and national ICV strategies
• Learn how to design supplier development and localization programs
• Explore tools to measure and report local content impact
• Align local hiring and procurement with national development goals
• Discover public-private partnerships that accelerate local capability building
Conference Topics
• Designing Effective Local Content and ICV Policies
• Public Procurement and Local Supplier Inclusion
• Workforce Localization and National Talent Development
• Technology Transfer and Knowledge Sharing Models
• Evaluating and Reporting Local Content Performance
• SME Development and Integration into Supply Chains
• Sector-Specific Approaches to Local Content (Energy, Healthcare, Construction)
• Collaboration Between Government, Industry, and Academia
• Incentivizing Local Innovation and Manufacturing
• Success Stories from National Programs in the GCC