COMEX 2025

COMEX is Oman’s leading platform for innovation and global tech advancements. In its 34th edition, it continues to support Oman’s Vision 2040 by bringing together local and international businesses, policymakers, investors and innovators to explore cutting-edge solutions, foster collaboration, and drive tech investments. The exhibition aims to accelerate Oman’s ICT sector growth and solidify its position as a global innovation hub.

COMEX 2025 features an impressive lineup of both returning and newly introduced themed pavilions and specialized zones, each thoughtfully designed to cater to specific audiences and industry sectors. These dynamic spaces highlight groundbreaking technological innovations while promoting industry growth and advancement.

Returning Elements

• eGoverment Pavillion: Highlights Oman’s digital transformation journey with AI-driven platforms, secure e-services, and live demonstrations of how public services are being revolutionized. This pavilion emphasizes smarter governance and enhanced citizen engagement.
• Enterprise Arena: A showcase of ICT solutions that drive business growth, including cloud computing, big data analytics, AI-driven technologies and cybersecurity. The arena is a key platform for both local and international enterprises aiming to thrive in a digitally evolving economy.
• Banking, Fintech and Insurtech Zone: Explores the integration of digital banking, blockchain, machine learning, and AI into Oman’s financial sector driven by regulatory advancements. It demonstrates how technology is enhancing security, financial inclusion, and customer personalization.
• Tech Startup Ecosystem: Supports emerging tech entrepreneurs with networking opportunities, workshops on scaling businesses, and funding opportunities by providing a platform for innovative startups to pitch their ideas to investors and industry leaders.
• Gaming and Esports: This zone highlights the growth of the multibillion-dollar esports industry and gamification trends. It offers opportunities for businesses to leverage gamification to enhance customer and employee engagement, achievement, and collaboration, leading to improved productivity, performance and customer loyalty. It also showcases tournaments and immersive gaming experiences for participants.
• COMEX Tech-Club App: Connects over 38,000 users, including participants, buyers, business representatives, and decision-makers, offering immediate access to target markets, new opportunities, and key industry figures like government officials, CEOs, and innovators. It helps users create partnerships and stay updated on market trends.

New Elements

• Digital Cities and Smart Homes: Focuses on smart infrastructure, urban data analytics, and intelligent home systems that enhance sustainability and daily living.
• Space Technology Zone: Features advancements in satellite applications, space exploration, and aerospace innovations, highlighting their role in climate monitoring, disaster management and telecommunications.
• Cybersecurity Zone: Displays the latest security solutions, focusing on protecting critical infrastructure, data, and privacy. It features advanced tools like AI-driven threat detection, real-time cyberattack simulations, and discussions on current cybersecurity trends. The zone also offers opportunities to connect with potential clients, partners and industry leaders.
• Drones, Future Mobility, EV and Logistics: Showcases innovations in drones, electric vehicles, and automation transportation systems, along with AI and IoT solutions transforming supply chains and logistics.
• Renewable & Sustainable Energy: Displays solutions for solar and wind energy, smart grids, and energy storage technologies, emphasizing Oman’s commitment to green innovation.
• Automation Zone: Covers AI-driven systems, industrial automation, and intelligent building management solutions that optimize operations across industries.
• Agritech Zone: Features precision agriculture, robotics, smart irrigation, and sustainable farming technologies designed to improve productivity and resource efficiency.
• Health Tech Zone: Showcases advancements in telemedicine, AI-driven diagnostics, wearable technologies, and Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems that enhance healthcare delivery.
• E-Commerce and Tech Bazaar: A dedicated platform for e-commerce innovations, AI-powered shopping assistants and mobile payment solutions aimed at connecting tech-savvy businesses with consumers.
• ICT – Training, Career Counseling & Recruitment: A dedicated platform aligns with Oman Vision 2040, helping youth and graduates enter the tech workforce with mock interviews, workshops, and career guidance.
• Entertainment and Media Hub: A centralized platform for all media-related activities, the hub includes press conferences, live coverage, and content creation support. It also facilitates networking for media professionals and ensures exhibitors gain maximum exposure.

Business Engagement Opportunities
COMEX emphasizes creating meaningful connections and fostering investment through dedicated spaces and programs:

• VIP Majlis: An exclusive lounge for high-profile guests including ministers, CEOs and industry leaders designed for networking and forging strategic partnerships.
• Deals Hub: Facilitates signing MoUs, launching groundbreaking new services, and announcing strategic partnerships and business agreements.
• VIP B2B Buyers and Meeting Zone: The premier destination for high-level business interactions between VIP buyers and exhibitors, encouraging productive discussions, strategic partnerships and successful deal-making.
• Investors Lounge: A dedicated space for venture capitalists, angel investors, and financial leaders to explore promising opportunities. It offers a sophisticated environment for evaluating startups, networking with investors, and attending curated presentations from top entrepreneurs, helping facilitate connections and informed investment decisions.
• COMEX Business Roadshow: Extends the exhibition’s reach and impact by bringing together key stakeholders, industry leaders, and decision-makers in various regions across Oman and potentially beyond. It features government participation, facilitating dialogue between the public and private sectors on issues such as digital policy, smart city initiatives, and technological development.
• International Pavilion: showcases exhibits from leading global companies, highlighting cutting-edge technologies and fostering cross-border collaborations. Attendees can explore diverse technological approaches influenced by different cultures and regions. The pavilion facilitates business-to-business meetings between international exhibitors and local businesses, promoting partnerships and trade. With participation from government officials and business leaders, it supports bilateral relations and provides information to help local businesses expand into global markets.
• International Delegations: Offers exhibitors the chance to connect with global industry leaders, government representatives, and business delegations, fostering international collaboration and investment. It includes business-to-business meetings tailored to specific interests, insights into international markets and regulations, and knowledge-sharing sessions on global trends and cross-border strategies. This segment enhances exhibitors’ global reach and opens doors to international partnerships.

Skill Development and Community Building
COMEX supports Oman’s Vision 2040 by nurturing local talent and fostering entrepreneurship:

• Hackathon: Brings together developers, innovators and tech enthusiasts to collaboratively solve real-world challenges through coding. Participants work on innovative digital solutions addressing sectors like e-government, healthcare and smart cities, aligned with Oman’s Vision 2040. Teams collaborate to develop prototypes, gaining hands-on experience in coding, data analysis, and product development. Industry partners provide mentorship and resources while winners receive prizes, incubation opportunities, and the chance to present their solutions to investors at COMEX.
• ICT – Training, Career Counseling & Recruitment (NEW): Equips youth and graduates with the required skills to successfully enter the tech workforce through resume-building, mock interviews, workshops, and career guidance in collaboration with top tech companies.
• Workshops, Talks and Live Demos (NEW): Offer attendees valuable insights and practical knowledge on the latest technological trends. These interactive sessions, led by industry experts, focus on professional development, helping participants stay updated and advance in their careers. The workshops provide hands-on learning experiences, covering topics like emerging technologies, cybersecurity and digital transformation while enhancing practical skills that can be applied in work or business.

Conferences and Knowledge Sharing
COMEX 2025 hosts several industry-leading forums and conferences that provide attendees with insights into global technology trends and opportunities:

• Digital Transformation Forum: Explores strategies for adopting and scaling digital technological across sectors.
• Fintech and eCommerce Conferences: Dive into innovations shaping the financial and online retail landscapes.
• CEO Panel Discussions: Gather top executives to discuss leadership challenges and opportunities in technology-driven industries.
• Industry-Specific Forums: Provide tailored insights into healthcare, education and finance sectors.
• Interactive sessions: Include keynote speeches, case study presentations, panel discussions, and fireside chats led by global thought leaders that foster innovation, knowledge sharing, and collaboration.

Excellence in Technology Recognition
The COMEX 2025 Awards segment recognizes exceptional achievements in technology and innovation, honoring companies, government bodies, and projects that demonstrate outstanding performance, creativity, and impact. The awards inspire further progress and promote a culture of recognition and excellence within the tech community.

• Excellence in Technology Awards: Highlight impressive advancements in technological solutions.
• Tech Startup Awards: Recognize emerging startups with impactful solutions.

COMEX 2025 is more than an exhibition – it is a platform for shaping the future of technology in Oman and beyond. By bringing together key players, showcasing groundbreaking innovations, and driving meaningful collaboration, COMEX is positioned to leave a lasting impact on the global technology landscape while supporting Oman’s Vision 2040.