When and where is the University of Jeddah Graduates Employment Forum 2026?

It runs from 18 to 20 November 2026 at Jeddah Superdome on Al Madinah Road, Jeddah.

What are the opening hours?

On 18 and 19 November there is a morning period from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm and an evening period from 4:30 pm to 10:00 pm. On 20 November the programme runs from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

Who is the forum for?

University of Jeddah students and graduates looking for jobs and training, and employers from the government, private and non-profit sectors that want to recruit them.

Attendees and sponsoring organisations register through the registration page on the forum's official website.

How can an organisation take part?

Organisations can book one of six sponsorship packages, from a 3x3 m equipped stand at SAR 15,000 up to the main partner package with a 12x6 m stand at SAR 500,000.

University of Jeddah Graduates Employment Forum 2026

Name: University of Jeddah Graduates Employment Forum 2026
Start: 2026-11-18T09:30:00+00:00
End: 2026-11-20T22:00:00+00:00
Location: Jeddah Superdome

About this event

The University of Jeddah Graduates Employment Forum is the university's annual recruitment platform, held under the patronage of HRH Prince Khalid Al-Faisal, Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Governor of the Makkah Region. Built around employment, training and professional development, it brings University of Jeddah students and graduates face to face with employers from the government, private and non-profit sectors for job offers, interviews and career guidance, in line with Saudi Vision 2030.

Who attends

The forum is aimed at University of Jeddah students looking for training and job opportunities, graduates entering the labour market or developing their careers, and the employers who want to recruit them. Labour market experts and trainers lead the workshops and advisory sessions, and sponsoring organisations take stands to build their employer brand with national talent.

University of Jeddah students seeking internships and jobs
Graduates entering or advancing in the labour market
Employers from government, private and non-profit sectors
HR and talent acquisition teams
Labour market experts and career trainers

Career exhibition

A dedicated exhibition area gives participating organisations space to present job and training opportunities and meet students directly. Six sectors take part, each with its own employers and roles.

Government: ministries, authorities and public bodies
Technology: tech, telecom and digital solutions companies
Banking and finance: banks, finance and investment firms
Business and management: consulting, project management, HR
Academic and education: universities and training providers
Healthcare: hospitals, medical centres and medtech companies

Workshops and advisory sessions

Alongside the exhibition, the programme runs morning sessions (9:30 am to 2:00 pm) and evening sessions (4:30 pm to 10:00 pm) on the first two days, and an afternoon-to-evening programme (2:00 pm to 10:00 pm) on the final day. Workshops cover CV writing, interview skills, communication, leadership, data analysis and AI in the workplace, while one-to-one advisory sessions help students choose a career path and prepare for interviews.

Building a professional CV and career file
Job interview skills
Leadership and teamwork
Data analysis and dashboards
AI in the labour market
Saudi labour law
Customer service and professional sales skills

exhibition stands planned for 2026: 100+
professional workshops in 2026: 30+
activities across the three days: 45
employer sectors taking part: 6

University of Jeddah Graduates Employment Forum 2026 is an Education & Training event taking place 18-20 Nov 2026 at Jeddah Superdome, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Agenda

Wednesday, November 18

9:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Day 1 morning: workshops and advisory sessions

Professional CV, effective communication, public speaking, strategic planning basics, decision making; advisory sessions on the future of the Saudi labour market and digital transformation.

4:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Day 1 evening: workshops and advisory sessions

Job interview skills, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, business writing; sessions on human capital investment and localisation.

Thursday, November 19

9:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Day 2 morning: workshops and advisory sessions

Leadership skills, building effective teams, Saudi labour law, executive secretarial skills; sessions on career skills and the role of the CV.

4:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Day 2 evening: workshops and advisory sessions

Data analysis and dashboards, AI in the labour market, KPIs, professional certifications; sessions on education quality and the green economy.

Friday, November 20

2:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Day 3: workshops and advisory sessions

Customer service, professional sales, presentations, public relations, risk and crisis management, governance, occupational health and safety; sessions on cybersecurity, AI ethics and diversity at work.