Forbes Middle East Building the Future Summit Riyadh 2026

The first Riyadh edition of the Forbes Middle East Building the Future Summit gathers senior leaders, investors, policymakers, developers, architects and innovators to discuss the forces shaping real estate, infrastructure and urban development in Saudi Arabia and the wider region. The one-day programme of keynotes, panels and fireside chats closes with an awards ceremony.

Programme

The published agenda runs from registration at 09:30 to the closing panel at 16:30, covering Riyadh's growth as a capital city, public-private partnerships, tourism, PIF's role in the new economy and AI.

• Riyadh in Focus: Defining a World-Class Capital
• Public-Private Partnerships Enabling National Transformation at Scale
• Unlocking the Next Era of Real Estate & Urban Value Creation
• The Giga Projects Era: Shaping a Legacy Beyond the Skyline
• Smart Cities in Action: AI & Advanced Technologies Leading Urban Evolution
• Transit as a City Shaper
• Awards ceremony

Who speaks

Listed speakers include Tareq Amin (CEO, HUMAIN), Eng. Sultan Al-Musallam (Secretary General, Federation of Saudi Chambers), Dale Chadwick (CEO, King Salman Park Foundation), Marco Mejia (Acting CEO, King Salman International Airport), Ziad El Chaar (CEO, Dar Global), Joseph K. Daher (CEO, Almabani General Contractors) and Saud Alsulaimani (JLL).

Who attends

Government officials, real estate developers, contractors, investors, urban planners and technology providers working on Saudi Arabia's cities, mobility and infrastructure pipeline.

Tickets & passes

• Delegate Pass (early bird) — USD 200: Premium seating, delegate lounge, networking
• Delegate Pass — USD 400: Standard price
• Visitor Pass: Complimentary access to panels, workshop area and exhibition