The Fortune Global Forum 2025 is set to take place on October 26–27, 2025, in Riyadh, marking the first time this prestigious global business summit will be hosted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Under the theme “The Great Convergence,” the forum will bring together CEOs of the world’s largest corporations, policymakers, innovators, and thought leaders to discuss new opportunities at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and global economic transformation.
Organized by Fortune Media and supported by the Saudi Conventions and Exhibitions General Authority (SCEGA), the two-day forum aims to serve as a catalyst for collaboration between global business leaders and regional stakeholders. The event reflects Saudi Arabia’s ongoing transformation and growing influence as a global business hub under Vision 2030—a national strategy driving economic diversification, innovation, and sustainable growth.
Confirmed participants include senior executives from Citigroup, Delta Air Lines, Honeywell, Qualcomm, and other global powerhouses. The forum will feature high-level panel discussions, networking sessions, and keynote dialogues exploring the future of finance, artificial intelligence, energy transition, and cross-border investment.
Alan Murray, CEO of Fortune Media, noted that the choice of Riyadh underscores the region’s strategic importance: “The Fortune Global Forum has always been a platform where leaders envision the next chapter of global progress. Hosting it in Riyadh reflects the Kingdom’s emergence as a nexus of business, innovation, and global connectivity.”
The event will also highlight the growing role of the MICE and tourism sectors in Saudi Arabia’s economic vision, as the nation positions itself as a premier global destination for conferences and exhibitions. SCEGA’s partnership with Fortune Media exemplifies the Kingdom’s commitment to fostering knowledge exchange and hosting world-class business gatherings.
The Fortune Global Forum 2025 is expected to attract hundreds of delegates from across North America, Europe, and Asia, making it one of the most anticipated international business events of the year. Through this convergence of global visionaries, Riyadh is set to further cement its position as a dynamic hub for dialogue, innovation, and sustainable economic collaboration.
