Official government website of the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 
On Tuesday and Wednesday, December 23-24, 2025, the University, represented by the College of Arts and Designs, will organize the "Handicrafts in the Era of Digital Transformation: Opportunities and Challenges" conference under the patronage of His Excellency the President of the University, Prof. Mohammed bin Fahd Al-Sharekh, at the King Abdulaziz Conference Center in the University City, in conjunction with the Year of Handicrafts 2025.
The conference program includes a series of scientific sessions that discuss multiple topics, most notably: Handicrafts and artificial intelligence, employing modern technology to enhance production and quality, developing small and medium enterprises to achieve sustainable development, digital marketing of handicrafts, and the role of business incubators in supporting artisans. The conference also includes a set of practical workshops that focus on handicrafts skills and preserving these professions in light of the digital transformation.
The accompanying exhibition includes the participation of a number of bodies, institutions, NGOs and specialized companies, in addition to the pavilion of the College of Arts and Designs, highlighting the efforts of these entities in supporting handicrafts and the services and initiatives they provide to promote and preserve this sector.
The two-day conference aims to highlight the importance of handicrafts by highlighting their cultural and economic value and their role in preserving the national identity, exploring the challenges and opportunities associated with digital transformation, and putting forward innovative visions to develop this vital sector by employing modern technologies to raise productivity, enhance competitiveness and ensure its sustainability.
