HR World Summit KSA 2026

HR World Summit KSA is a one-day, invitation-only conference for senior human resources leaders in Saudi Arabia, run by Exito Media Concepts. The 6th edition takes the theme "Redefining People Strategy for the Future of Work" and looks at how HR teams can drive workforce transformation, skills development and organisational competitiveness as the Kingdom's labour market changes.

Who attends

The organiser expects more than 200 senior HR professionals, with seats verified for a closed-door, peer-level audience from government and large Saudi employers.

• CHROs and VPs/SVPs of HR
• HR directors and heads of talent management
• Heads of learning and development
• Talent acquisition and employee relations leaders
• HR technology providers and consultants

Featured discussions

The 2026 programme is built around four discussion tracks, alongside executive sessions on AI in HR, skills-based organisations, Nitaqat strategy and workforce analytics.

• Redefining human capital: leading through transformation
• Wellness at the core: the strategic role of HR
• Beyond metrics: humanising performance management
• The power of a purpose-driven culture

Format and certification

The summit runs from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Riyadh Marriott Hotel and is co-located with the CFO Leadership Summit KSA. It is CPD-certified: attendees receive a certificate for up to 8 hours of CPD points.

Tickets & passes

• Delegate (invitation only): For senior HR leaders; apply via the delegate enquiry form