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2026 Event Themes

Investment & Real Estate

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Technology & Innovation

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Branded Residences Forum

2026 Agenda

Programme is subject to change.

Monday 22 June

11:00 - 12:30 1 hour 30 minutes

Registration

Sponsored by Blacksand

12:30 - 14:00 1 hour 30 minutes

Welcome Luncheon

13:00 - 13:30 30 minutes
Yanbu Breakout Room

FHS Saudi Arabia 101:
A First-Timer’s Guide to Making the Most of the Summit

14:00 - 14:30 30 minutes
Summit Stage

Welcome to FHS Saudi Arabia 2026

14:30 - 15:00 30 minutes
Summit Stage

From Recovery to Reset:
Rethinking Hospitality Development Economics

15:00 - 15:15 15 minutes
Summit Stage

The Future of Hospitality in Saudi Arabia and Beyond

15:00 - 16:00 1 hour
Yanbu Breakout Room

Leading Forward:
Women Shaping the Future of Hospitality

15:15 - 15:55 40 minutes
Summit Stage

Building Through Uncertainty:
How Developers Are Recalibrating Investment and Operations in a Time of Crisis

15:55 - 16:25 30 minutes
Summit Stage

Against the Odds:
Why Development Isn’t Slowing Down

16:00 - 17:00 1 hour
Yanbu Breakout Room

Taste of Saudi:
Redefining Luxury Dining in the Kingdom

16:25 - 16:40 15 minutes
Summit Stage

From Saudi Roots to Global Reach:
A CEO’s Perspective on Hospitality Investment

16:40 - 17:00 20 minutes
Summit Stage

From Capital to Confidence:
Owners, People and the Power of Agility

16:40 - 17:00 20 minutes
Summit Stage

From Capital to Confidence:
Owners, People and the Power of Agility

17:00 - 17:30 30 minutes
Summit Stage

Announcements & Signings

17:00 - 18:00 1 hour
Summit Stage

Speed Networking

18:30 - 21:00 2 hours 30 minutes

Welcome Reception hosted by Al Khozama

Tuesday 23 June

09:30 - 09:40 10 minutes
Summit Stage

Welcome Back

09:40 - 10:00 20 minutes
Summit Stage

Setting the Scene for Hotel Performance and Development in Saudi Arabia

10:00 - 10:15 15 minutes
Summit Stage

Market Access Matters:
The Evolving Rules Shaping International Hospitality Investment in Saudi Arabia

10:00 - 12:00 2 hours
Yanbu Breakout Room

Startup Den

10:15 - 10:45 30 minutes
Summit Stage

Reforms to Returns:
How New Regulations & Incentives are Powering Saudi Investment

10:40 - 10:50 10 minutes
Summit Stage

The Future of Hospitality in Saudi Arabia and Beyond

10:45 - 11:15 30 minutes
Summit Stage

Investing into the Kingdom:
Connecting Global Capital with Saudi’s High-End Hospitality Pipeline

11:15 - 11:30 15 minutes
Summit Stage

The Deal Engine:
Driving Performance Through Smart Partnerships & Portfolio Strategy

11:30 - 11:50 20 minutes
Summit Stage

From Founder-Led to Investor-Led:
Scaling Ultra-Luxury Hospitality Without Losing the Soul

11:50 - 12:30 40 minutes
Summit Stage

Investor-Ready Saudi:
Unlocking Capital Through IB, JV Structuring & Fundraising

12:00 - 13:00 1 hour
Yanbu Breakout Room

AI as the New Margin:
Forecasting, Automation & Guest Experiences for Measurable Profit Growth

12:30 - 12:45 15 minutes
Summit Stage

Beyond Transactions:
How Retail Thinking Is Redefining Hospitality

12:45 - 13:00 15 minutes
Summit Stage

FHS Awards

13:00 - 14:00 1 hour

Luncheon

14:00 - 14:15 15 minutes
Summit Stage

From Vision to Reality:
Developing Tomorrow’s Tourism Icons in the Middle East

14:00 - 15:00 1 hour
Yanbu Breakout Room

Beyond Bank Debt:
Alternative Funding and Fund Structures for Hospitality Growth in Saudi Arabia (Closed Door Workshop)

14:15 - 14:45 30 minutes
Summit Stage

Brand Equity at a National Scale:
Turning Reputation into Returns

14:45 - 15:00 15 minutes
Summit Stage

Luxury Without Labels:
The New Rules of Value, Perception and Pricing Power

15:00 - 15:30 30 minutes
Summit Stage

Ultra-Luxury or Smart Luxury? Capital Allocation in a Changing Saudi Market

15:00 - 16:00 1 hour
Yanbu Breakout Room

Partnerships that Deliver:
Building Saudi Talent for Global Hospitality

15:30 - 15:45 15 minutes
Summit Stage

The Future Isn’t Built, It’s Activated

15:45 - 16:00 15 minutes
Summit Stage

The Travelers of Tomorrow:
Gen Z’s Blueprint for a New Tourism Era

16:00 - 16:40 40 minutes
Summit Stage

From Vision to Delivery:
The New Playbook for Growth in Saudi Hospitality

16:00 - 17:00 1 hour
Yanbu Breakout Room

The Future of Hotel Asset Management - HAMA Asset Management Workshop - Invitation Only

Invitation Only

16:40 - 17:15 35 minutes
Summit Stage

Placemaking at Scale:
Designing Hospitality-Led Mixed-Use Districts

17:15 - 17:45 30 minutes
Summit Stage

Game On:
How Global Sports Events Reshape Cities, Investment and Tourism

17:45 - 18:00 15 minutes
Summit Stage

Announcements & Signings

Wednesday 24 June

09:00 - 10:00 1 hour
Summit Stage

Executive Investor Breakfast & Project Showcase

A Closed-Door Gathering

10:00 - 10:10 10 minutes
Summit Stage

Welcome Back

10:00 - 11:00 1 hour
Yanbu Breakout Room

Beyond Vision 2030:
Mapping Alternative Futures for KSA

10:10 - 10:30 20 minutes
Summit Stage

Coordinating Growth:
Governance and Connectivity in Saudi Arabia’s Next Chapter

10:30 - 10:45 15 minutes
Summit Stage

The Hidden Blueprint for Success - What will it take to deliver on the Tourism vision?

10:45 - 11:15 30 minutes
Summit Stage

Building Beyond Boundaries:
Creating World-Class Tourism Destinations

11:00 - 12:00 1 hour
Yanbu Breakout Room

Catalyzing Hotel Investment in Saudi Arabia:
Bridging the Supply Gap

11:15 - 23:45 12 hours 30 minutes
Summit Stage

New Cities, New Guests:
Capturing Demand with Midscale Hotels in Saudi Arabia

11:45 - 12:15 30 minutes
Summit Stage

Hospitality Operating Models:
Trends, Trade-Offs, and the Road Ahead

12:15 - 12:45 30 minutes
Summit Stage

Culture Creates Value:
How Leadership and Engagement Drive ROI, Brand Strength and Asset Performance

12:45 - 13:00 15 minutes
Summit Stage

FHS Intelligence Talk:
Holy Cities Tourism Data

13:00 - 14:00 1 hour

Luncheon

14:15 - 14:45 30 minutes
Summit Stage

Investing in Wellbeing:
The ROI Case for Wellness Hospitality and Branded Living

14:45 - 15:15 30 minutes
Summit Stage

Reinventing All-Inclusive:
How Resorts Are Meeting the New Demand for Premium, Personalised Control

15:15 - 15:20 5 minutes
Summit Stage

Welcome to the Branded Residences Forum

Branded Residences Forum
15:20 - 15:40 20 minutes
Summit Stage

The State of Branded Residential Development in Saudi Arabia 2026

Branded Residences Forum
15:40 - 16:15 35 minutes
Summit Stage

When Brand Becomes Bankable:
Structuring Branded Residences for Long-Term Gain

Branded Residences Forum
16:15 - 16:30 15 minutes
Summit Stage

Intelligence Talk:
The Future of Branded Living

Branded Residences Forum
16:30 - 16:50 20 minutes
Summit Stage

Protected, Powerful, Profitable:
The Investment Value of UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Branded Residences Forum
16:50 - 17:25 35 minutes
Summit Stage

Beyond Branded Residences:
The Rise of Branded Living

Branded Residences Forum
17:25 - 17:30 5 minutes
Summit Stage

Closing Remarks

FHS Saudia Arabia 2026 Prospectus

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