The 12th Riyadh Economic Forum is set to take place from 12 to 14 October 2026 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center in الرياض, bringing together discussions on the Kingdom's economic priorities and future growth.
the forum will explore investment opportunities and ways to further diversify the national economy. A central theme is the transfer and localization of knowledge and expertise among Saudi national talent, supporting long-term workforce development across sectors.
Participants will also examine legislation, public policy and sustainable development, alongside efforts to improve regulatory and judicial efficiency — factors that directly affect how businesses operate and how investors evaluate the market.
Expo 2030 and major events in focus
Sessions will address how to maximize the economic and social benefits of Expo 2030 Riyadh and the 2034 FIFA World Cup, two landmark events expected to shape the capital's development and create wide-ranging opportunities for residents and businesses.
The forum will additionally spotlight artificial intelligence and smart agriculture as tools to strengthen food and water security and improve the efficiency of agricultural resources — issues of growing importance for communities across the Kingdom.
For residents and the business community in الرياض and beyond, the forum offers a clear view of the policy and investment directions shaping the coming years, in line with رؤية السعودية 2030.
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