Riyadh - Saudi Arabia

The activities of the Global Project Management Forum 2026 will begin in Riyadh today, Saturday, September 19, and will continue until September 21, at the Fairmont Riyadh Hotel, under the patronage of the Saudi Minister of Municipalities and Housing, Majid bin Abdullah Al-Hogail. The forum hosts an extensive program of sessions, workshops, masterclasses and exhibitions specialized in the latest project management tools and techniques.

Artificial intelligence is at the heart of the debate

The forum's program places digital transformation and artificial intelligence at the forefront of its topics, with sessions discussing project governance, raising the efficiency of decision-making, portfolio management, and institutional transformation, in addition to the role of artificial intelligence in delivering major projects and managing complex infrastructure.

Mega projects under the microscope

The forum also discusses the practical challenges associated with mega projects, from governance and risks to capital spending and sustainability. The program includes sessions on leading major engineering projects in Saudi Arabia, managing infrastructure projects, in addition to experiences related to national transformation and large-scale government projects.

A platform for industry experts
The program extends over three days, with multiple simultaneous tracks in halls bearing the names of Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Mecca and Taif, in addition to technical sessions and specialized workshops targeting project officials, executives, consultants, engineers and decision-makers.

Business tourism benefits

Although the forum specializes in project management, its holding in Riyadh adds momentum to the business tourism and conference sector, one of the sectors that major cities rely on to attract high-spending visitors, especially executives, consultants and specialists coming to attend conferences, workshops and professional events.

The forum's program includes key sessions, workshops, advanced lessons, and a specialized exhibition of the latest tools and solutions used in project management, giving the event an international, professional character that extends for three days.

An angle of interest to the Arab investor

The importance of the event for the Arab investor is that it opens a direct window on Saudi project management trends, especially in the construction, infrastructure, digital transformation and sustainability sectors, which are sectors linked to a large volume of projects and opportunities in the Saudi market during the coming years.