20-22 April 2026
Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh

2026 Event Themes

Investment & Real Estate

Wellness & Lifestyle

Technology & Innovation

F&B and Experiences

Talent & Education

Branded Residences Forum

2026 Agenda

Programme is subject to change.

Monday 20 April

16:30 - 18:00 1 hour 30 minutes

Speed networking

18:30 - 21:30 3 hours

Reception

Tuesday 21 April

07:00 - 08:00 1 hour

Yoga at the Top of the Tower

Networking

Location: Top of the Al Faisaliah Tower, The Globe

Start your day with this 60 minutes yoga flow designed for all levels. Shake off sleepy vibes, wake up your muscles, and bring movement to your body. In this class, you’ll open your hips, legs, back, and shoulders and at the end, you’ll feel physically and mentally refreshed, ready to enjoy the day ahead.

10:00 - 10:30 30 minutes
Summit Stage

Welcome to FHS Saudi Arabia 2026

10:30 - 10:45 15 minutes
Summit Stage

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

10:30 - 11:00 30 minutes
Yanbu Breakout Room

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

10:45 - 11:15 30 minutes
Summit Stage

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

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

Closed Door Discussion:
Inside the Minds of Saudi Female Investors

11:15 - 11:25 10 minutes
Summit Stage

The Future of Hospitality in Saudi Arabia and Beyond

11:25 - 11:50 25 minutes
Summit Stage

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

11:50 - 12:00 10 minutes
Summit Stage

Announcements & Signings

12:00 - 12:20 20 minutes
Summit Stage

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

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

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

12:20 - 12:45 25 minutes
Summit Stage

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

12:45 - 13:00 15 minutes

Institutionalising Luxury:
Governance, Growth and Global Scale

13:00 - 14:00 1 hour

Luncheon

14:00 - 14:15 15 minutes
Summit Stage

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

14:15 - 14:45 30 minutes
Summit Stage

From Perception to Capital:
How Nation Branding Drives Investment

14:30 - 15:30 1 hour
Yanbu Breakout Room

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

14:45 - 15:00 15 minutes
Summit Stage

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

15:00 - 17:00 2 hours
Future Stage

Startup Den

15:00 - 15:30 30 minutes
Summit Stage

The New Urban Showcase:
Turning Masterplans into Global Destinations Through Icon Assets and Lifestyle Districts

15:30 - 16:00 30 minutes
Summit Stage

Building Beyond Boundaries:
Creating World-Class Tourism Destinations

15:30 - 16:30 1 hour
Yanbu Breakout Room

Partnerships that Deliver:
Building Saudi Talent for Global Hospitality

16:00 - 16:20 20 minutes
Summit Stage

Setting the Scene for Hotel Performance and Development in Saudi Arabia

16:20 - 16:45 25 minutes
Summit Stage

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

16:45 - 17:30 45 minutes
Summit Stage

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

17:30 - 18:00 30 minutes
Summit Stage

Announcements & Signings

Wednesday 22 April

07:00 - 08:00 1 hour

Pilates at the Top of the Tower

Networking

Location: Top of the Al Faisaliah Tower, The Globe

A 60-minute Pilates class offering a blend of core strengthening, flexibility enhancement, and total body toning. This low-impact session focuses on precise movements for posture, balance, and muscle definition. Suitable for all skill levels, it's a perfect way to stretch, strengthen, and rejuvenate both body and mind.

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

10:10 - 10:15 5 minutes
Summit Stage

Announcements & Signings

10:15 - 10:30 15 minutes
Summit Stage

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

10:30 - 11:00 30 minutes
Summit Stage

Policy to Place-Making:
The Repercussions of White Land Tax on the Next Chapter of Saudi Cities

11:00 - 11:20 20 minutes
Future Stage

Keynote:
The State of Branded Residential Development in Saudi Arabia 2026

Branded Residences Forum
11:00 - 11:30 30 minutes
Summit Stage

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

11:00 - 11:30 30 minutes
Yanbu Breakout Room

Aligned for Impact:
Agile Management Tools for Owners & Operators

11:20 - 12:00 40 minutes
Future Stage

Global Benchmarks, Local Breakthroughs:
What Top Branded Residences Reveal for the Kingdom

Branded Residences Forum
11:30 - 11:40 10 minutes

FHS Intelligence Talk:
Holy Cities Tourism Data

11:40 - 11:55 15 minutes
Summit Stage

Redefining the Pilgrimage Economy:
Master Planning, Policy Clarity, and Sustainable Investment in Saudi Arabia’s Holy Cities

11:55 - 12:10 15 minutes
Future Stage

FHS Intelligence Talk:
The Future of Branded Living

Branded Residences Forum
11:55 - 12:20 25 minutes
Summit Stage

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

12:10 - 12:40 30 minutes
Future Stage

The Saudi Local and International Buyer of the Future:
What Luxury and Lifestyle Mean to Tomorrow’s Residents

Branded Residences Forum
12:20 - 12:35 15 minutes
Summit Stage

From Retail to Hospitality:
A CEO’s Perspective

12:25 - 12:40 15 minutes
Summit Stage

TenX Leadership Talk

12:35 - 13:00 25 minutes
Summit Stage

FHS Awards

12:40 - 13:00 20 minutes
Future Stage

Beyond Branded Residences:
The Rise of Branded Living

Branded Residences Forum
13:00 - 14:00 1 hour

Luncheon

13:00 - 13:15 15 minutes

Announcements & Signings

14:00 - 14:15 15 minutes
Summit Stage

Bridging Skills to Opportunity:
Catalysing Saudi Youth Employment

14:00 - 14:15 15 minutes
Summit Stage

FHS Intelligence Talk beyond Trends:
Gen Z’s Research on the Tourism Industry They Will Inherit

14:15 - 14:55 40 minutes
Summit Stage

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

14:20 - 16:20 2 hours
Yanbu Breakout Room

Unlocking Investment:
How to Navigate Saudi Arabia’s Regulatory and Multi-Authority Landscape (Closed door by registration)

14:55 - 15:30 35 minutes
Summit Stage

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

15:30 - 16:00 30 minutes
Summit Stage

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

16:00 - 16:30 30 minutes
Summit Stage

Taste of Saudi:
Redefining Luxury Dining in the Kingdom

16:00 - 16:50 50 minutes
Yanbu Breakout Room

Attracting & Retaining Saudi Talent:
The New Employer Value Proposition

16:20 - 17:20 1 hour
Yanbu Breakout Room

Branded Residences Forum Workshop:
New Era for Branded Residences

Branded Residences Forum
16:30 - 17:00 30 minutes
Summit Stage

Closing Remarks

FHS Saudia Arabia 2026 Prospectus

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