SYHF 2026
Getting here
Everything you need to plan your trip to SYHF 2026 in Jeddah — the venue, how to arrive, parking, and hotels nearby.
Main summit
King Abdulaziz University, Abdullah Sulayman St, Jeddah 22254, Saudi Arabia
Opening ceremony, the Main Stage programme, VIP/VVIP lounges, the closed-door sessions, the exhibition and the closing ceremony — all under one roof, on the KAU campus.
Open in Google Maps →Surgical workshops
King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah — both sites on campus
The surgical tracks run across both buildings: the hands-on anatomy sessions — including the cadaveric day — in the Faculty of Medicine's own Anatomy Building, and workshop and simulation stations at King Faisal Conference Center.
Your registration email carries the building and room for each session you're booked into.Fly into King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED), ~30–45 minutes from the venue depending on traffic. Both domestic and international terminals connect easily by taxi or ride-hailing.
The Haramain High-Speed Railway links Makkah, Jeddah (Sulaimaniyah station), Rabigh, KAEC and Madinah — the fastest route if you're travelling from Makkah or Madinah.
On-site parking is available. VVIP and VIP guests have reserved areas with escort service to the entrance; standard attendees use the general lot.
Uber and Careem operate throughout Jeddah and are the simplest way to move between the venue, your hotel and the workshop sites.
Jeddah has a wide range of hotels within a short drive of the venue. Sponsor delegates and invited VVIP speakers receive accommodation as part of their package — everyone else books independently.
Full-service international hotels along the Corniche and in the business district — the tier used for VVIP speaker accommodation (2 nights, where covered).
VVIP package tierComfortable, well-connected options across Al Andalus and Al Hamra, typically 10–20 minutes from the venue.
Recommended for delegatesAffordable hotels and serviced apartments suited to student delegates travelling in groups.
Student-friendlyTravel to Saudi Arabia with your national ID — no visa required.
Many nationalities can apply for a Saudi eVisa online, or obtain a visa on arrival. Check the official Visit Saudi portal for the current list.
visa.visitsaudi.com →Confirmed international speakers and accepted competition teams can request a formal invitation letter to support a visa application.
Request via the organizing team after your registration is confirmed.05 The programme · 26–29 November
Pick how you'd like to take part — General, VIP, VVIP, a closed-door session, or a competition.
Register to attend →