Building the Future Summit – 1st Edition, 5 May 2027

Registration open
- Date
- 5 May 2027
- Venue
- The Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences
- Format
- In person event
- Doors
- Registration and networking from 09:30
Overview
Overview
- Date
- 5 May 2027
- Venue
- The Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences
- Format
- In person event
- Doors
- Registration and networking from 09:30
The 1st Edition of the Forbes Middle East Building the Future Summit in Riyadh will convene senior leaders, investors, policymakers, developers, architects, and innovators to examine the forces shaping the future of real estate, infrastructure, and urban development in the region.
The summit will spotlight smart cities, large-scale infrastructure projects, sustainable and resilient urban planning, mobility, construction technologies, and evolving investment models driving the next phase of growth across the MENA market.
Through high-level keynotes, expert-led panels, and interactive discussions, the event will foster cross-sector collaboration and forward-looking solutions that support long-term economic development and the creation of future-ready cities.
Stay tuned for more updates.
On stage
Speakers
Agenda · 5 May 2027
Building the Future Summit
National Anthem & Opening Ceremony
Welcome Address by Khuloud Al Omian, CEO & Editor-in-Chief, Forbes Middle East
Opening Address by Partner
Building the Kingdom's Next Chapter: Powering the National Vision Forward
Setting the stage for the Kingdom’s next era of growth by exploring the strategic priorities, transformative opportunities, and partnerships driving its future economy and global leadership.
Riyadh in Focus: Defining a World- Class Capital
A high-level conversation on Riyadh’s evolution from a regional capital into a global city, exploring how strategic investment, ambitious urban development, and national vision initiatives are redefining its role on the world stage.
Public-Private Partnerships Enabling National Transformation at Scale
Exploring how PPP frameworks are supporting national ambitions by mobilizing investment, accelerating infrastructure development, and enabling the delivery of transformative regional projects.
Tourism, Culture & Heritage at the Heart of the Kingdom’s Growth
A conversation on the scale of Saudi Arabia’s tourism ambitions, examining the multi-billion-dollar investments, development pipeline, and strategic priorities driving the Kingdom’s emergence as a global tourism destination while creating new economic and social opportunities.
PIF and the New Economy: Unlocking the Multiplier Effect
An exploration of PIF’s evolving investment strategy and its role in shaping Saudi Arabia’s new economy, from unlocking domestic growth and enabling strategic sectors to expanding the Kingdom’s global investment footprint.
The AI Imperative: Laying the Foundations for National Capability
Exploring how industrial development and energy leadership are evolving to drive competitiveness, diversification, and long-term value creation in a rapidly changing global economy.
Advancing Industrial and Energy Leadership in an Evolving Global Economy
Exploring how industrial development and energy leadership are evolving to drive competitiveness, diversification, and long-term value creation in a rapidly changing global economy.
Unlocking the Next Era of Real Estate & Urban Value Creation
A look at how real estate markets are adapting through new investment models, ownership structures, and development strategies to unlock value, attract capital, and support future-ready urban growth.
Global Event Ready: The Saudi Playbook for Hosting the World
Dive into a discussion on how Saudi Arabia is positioning itself as a global hub for major events through world-class infrastructure, operational excellence, and strategic vision.
Awards Ceremony
Networking Lunch
The Giga Projects Era: Shaping a Legacy Beyond the Skyline
Exploring how giga projects are reshaping industries, accelerating investment, and creating lasting economic, social, and urban value across sectors, while supporting economic diversification and positioning nations as global hubs for opportunity and innovation.
Beyond Buildings: Designing the Sustainable Communities of Tomorrow
A discussion on how the next generation of communities is being designed with sustainability at its core, combining resilient infrastructure, environmental responsibility, integrated living, and people-first planning to create places that thrive for decades to come.
Capital Flows and the Future of Investment in the Next Phase of Global Economic Expansion
Explore how global capital flows and investment strategies are being reshaped by a new phase of economic expansion, unlocking opportunities across markets, sectors, and sovereign economies.
Smart Cities in Action: AI & Advanced Technologies Leading Urban Evolution
A forward-looking conversation on how artificial intelligence and advanced technologies are transforming the way cities are planned, managed, and experienced, enabling more connected, efficient, resilient, and future-ready urban environments.
Transit as a City Shaper: Mobility, Connectivity, and the Future of Urban Form
A key discussion on how integrated mobility and transport systems driving connectivity, accessibility, and defining the next urban form.
The Decade Ahead: Strategy, Scale & Innovation for Competitive Advantage
Explore the forces shaping the decade ahead - how leaders across sectors are leveraging technology, strategic partnerships, and scale to drive growth, strengthen competitiveness, and create lasting global impact.
Moderators
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- Workshop Area and Summit Activities
- Exhibition Area and Vendor Space
Getting there
The Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences.
The Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences is a 5-star dual-tower luxury property situated on the Eastern Ring Road adjacent to the Granada Mall in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, featuring a 20-story hotel and a 14-story serviced apartment building connected by a central podium. The complex offers extensive dining, meeting spaces, and a City’s largest multipurpose hall




