Who organises the conference?

The Human Capability Development Program, one of the Saudi Vision 2030 realisation programmes.

Register through the Register Now link on the official website; updates are also shared on HCI's official social media channels.

Is the conference live-streamed?

The organiser's FAQ says the conference is streamed live on HCI's official YouTube channel for those who cannot attend in person.

Monday, April 12, 2027

Human Capability Initiative (HCI) 2027

Name: Human Capability Initiative (HCI) 2027
Start: 2027-04-12T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2027-04-13T18:00:00+00:00
Location: King Abdulaziz International Conference Center (KAICC)

Global conference on developing human capability, uniting policymakers, CEOs, investors and academics on skills, work, education and AI.

Human Capability Development Program

Date and Time

April 12 - April 13

Location

King Abdulaziz International Conference Center (KAICC)

Al Hada, Riyadh 12912 12912

About This Event

Human Capability Initiative (HCI) 2027 is a Education & Training event taking place 12-13 Apr 2027 at King Abdulaziz International Conference Center (KAICC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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.