Human Capability Initiative (HCI) 2027

The Human Capability Initiative (HCI) is a global platform, organised by Saudi Arabia's Human Capability Development Program under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, that aligns international efforts on developing people's capabilities. Its third edition, themed #TheHumanCode, spends two days in Riyadh on skills, the future of work, education, AI and technology, with around 250 speakers sharing strategies and best practice.

Who attends

The conference is built for decision-makers working on talent, education and the labour market.

• Policymakers and thought leaders
• International organisations
• Nonprofit and social institutions
• Corporates, investors and entrepreneurs
• Think tanks, academic institutions and research centres

Programme pillars

Under #TheHumanCode the programme explores how human capabilities can thrive in the intelligent age, across three pillars.

• Connecting With Depth: nurturing the relationships and environments capabilities need
• Reasoning Through Complexity: reclaiming critical thinking and sense-making alongside AI
• Creating For Value And Meaning: widening opportunities for human contribution and creation

Co-located exhibition

Alongside HCI, the Ministry of Education hosts the International Education Exhibition (EDGEx) from 12 to 14 April 2027 at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Riyadh.

Past editions

Previous editions have featured Saudi ministers of energy, investment, commerce, education and economy, education ministers from South Korea, the UK, Malaysia and Nigeria, and CEOs and leaders from BCG, Aon, IBM, SAP, HSBC, the World Economic Forum and leading business schools.