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Overview

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.

Speakers

Moderators

Agenda

Building the Future Summit Riyadh

09:30 – 10:30 am

Registration & Networking

10:30 – 10:40 am

National Anthem & Opening Ceremony

10:45 – 10:50 am

Welcome Address by Khuloud Al Omian, CEO & Editor-in-Chief, Forbes Middle East

10:50 – 10:55 am

Opening Address by Partner

10:55 – 11:00 am

Keynote Address: 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.

11:00 – 11:15 am

Panel: 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.

11:20 – 11:35 am

Panel: 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.

11:40 – 11:50 am

Fireside Chat: 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.

11:55 – 12:00 pm

Individual Address: 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.

12:05 – 12:20 pm

Panel: 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.

12:25 – 12:40 pm

Panel: 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.

12:45 – 1:00 pm

Panel: 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.

1:00 – 1:10 pm

Awards Ceremony

01:10 – 02:00 pm

Networking Lunch

2:00 – 2:15 pm

Panel: 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.

2:20 – 2:35 pm

Panel: Beyond Buildings: Designing Sustainable Communities for the Next Generation

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.

2:40 – 2:55 pm

Panel: 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.

3:00 – 3:15 pm

Panel: 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.

3:20 – 3:35 pm

Panel: Transit as a City Shaper: Mobility, Connectivity, and the Next Urban Form

A key discussion on how integrated mobility and transport systems driving connectivity, accessibility, and defining the next urban form.

Select Your Package

Limited seating is available, Register now to secure your spot and be part of this
unique experience. Please proceed to select the Visitor Pass and click “Next.” If you wish to purchase multiple
tickets, please choose the “Group Member” option on the next page before submitting.

Delegate PASS

EARLY BIRD PRICE

200 $

PASS PRICE: 400 $

Register today as a delegate to connect with influential leaders shaping the future of medical tourism and wellness. Share innovative ideas, forge meaningful collaborations, and unlock opportunities with lasting impact.

As a delegate, you’ll enjoy exclusive access to all areas designed to inspire, connect, and empower healthcare and wellness professionals.

Visitor PASS

Register today as a delegate to connect with influential leaders shaping the future of medical tourism and wellness. Share innovative ideas, forge meaningful collaborations, and unlock opportunities with lasting impact.

The visitor pass will give you complimentary access to the following areas:

Location

Museum of the Future, Dubai

Located in the heart of Dubai, the Museum of the Future is one of the city’s most iconic landmarks and a global hub for innovation, design, and forward-thinking ideas. Situated along Sheikh Zayed Road, the venue offers seamless accessibility and a state-of-the-art environment, making it the perfect setting for an event that celebrates the future of creativity, technology, and culture.

Partners

Digital Reach

About Forbes Middle East

Forbes Middle East is a licensee of Forbes Media and extends the Forbes brand of journalism across the Arab world. Forbes Middle East’s distinctive editorial style attracts a readership of Arab leaders, entrepreneurs, C-level executives, government officials and investors united by a belief in the spirit of free enterprise and entrepreneurial values.Across the region, Forbes Middle East sets the pace for preemptive business journalism. By uncovering trends and anticipating opportunities in the regional marketplace, each monthly issue brings top executives the information critical to their success – in both Arabic and English language editions. The magazine researches and publishes original rankings, based on methodologies set by Forbes Media.