6th Edition
HR World Summit
Redefining People Strategy for the Future of Work
Co-Located With
- 8th October 2026
- 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Riyadh Marriott Hotel
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About HR World Summit
The HR World Summit is an invitation-only event designed for forward-thinking HR leaders. This in-person gathering provides an exceptional platform for learning and networking, focusing on the key challenges faced by the industry and identifying effective solutions. Under the theme “Redefining People Strategy for the Future of Work,” this summit will delve into best practices for advancing skill development, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, and implementing strategic policies to enhance organizational competitiveness. Attended by 200+ CHROs, VP/SVPs of HR, Directors of HR, Heads of Talent Management, Heads of Learning and Development, Employee Relations Managers, and other experts in this domain, this platform will equip you with the essential tools to transform your organization.
What Sets Us Apart?
HR World Summit KSA brings together the entire HR and workplace transformation ecosystem, HR leaders, CHROs, talent experts, technology providers, policymakers, and business executives to address the biggest priorities shaping the future of work: workforce transformation, employee experience, AI-driven HR, talent development, leadership, and organisational growth.
Our HR Series
Featured Discussions
KSA’S HR LANDSCAPE
Year-on-Year Growth in Recruitment Activity
Total Workforce in Saudi Arabia
Workforce Training Investment
Companies Investing in AI Skills
New Jobs by 2030
Training Opportunities Delivered Through HRDF Programmes
Advisory Board
Amr Zawawi
Group Director Human Resources
Zahid Group
Amr Zawawi is the Group Director of Human Resources at Zahid Group, with extensive experience leading business-aligned HR transformation, organizational development, and culture initiatives. He specializes in change management, digital transformation, talent strategy, and creating high-performing workplaces that deliver sustainable business growth.
Abdulrahman Albaieji
Director Human Resources
Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI)
Abdulrahman Albaieji is the Human Resources Director at Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), leading strategic HR initiatives that strengthen organizational capability and business performance. He specializes in talent development, HR transformation, leadership, and creating agile, high-performing organizations through innovative people strategies.
Sarah Alsheail
Organizational Development Director
Ministry of Communications and Information Technology Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Sarah Alsheail is the Organisational Development Director at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, with over 11 years of experience driving organizational excellence. She specializes in organizational development, talent strategy, leadership effectiveness, and change management, enabling high-performing and future-ready organizations.
Speakers 2026
Saad AlDosary
General Manager
Ministry of HR & Social Development
Experienced HR leader with 19+ years of international expertise in strategic planning, organizational excellence, change management, KPI development, and building high-performing, inclusive cultures that drive sustainable business success.
Dakheel Saud AlOtaibi
Group Chief Human Resources Officer
Al Jeri Investment Group
Dakheel Saud AlOtaibi is the Group Chief Human Resources Officer at Al Jeri Investment Group, bringing over 20 years of strategic HR leadership. He specializes in workforce transformation, HR analytics, organizational consulting, digital HR, leadership development, and shaping the future of work.
Abdullah Al Khorsan
Chief Human Resources Officer
Al Yemni Group
Abdullah Al Khorsan is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Al Yemni Group, with over 18 years of experience leading shared services and organizational transformation. He specializes in operational excellence, workforce planning, governance, HR technology, and building integrated service delivery models.
Tamim Alkhalifah
Chief Human Resources Officer
Alkhorayef Water & Power Technologies (AWPT)
Tamim Alkhalifah is the Chief Human Resources Officer at AlKhorayef Power and Water Technologies, with over 17 years of experience in human capital leadership. He specializes in organizational design, performance management, talent strategy, HR operations, and creating high-performing workplace cultures.
Samar Alsalem
Chief Human Resources Officer
Salam
HR executive with 19+ years' experience driving transformation, optimizing HR strategies, leading organizational change, ensuring KSA labor law compliance, and delivering measurable business impact.
Mohammad Alyahya
Chief Shared Services Officer
Leejam Sports Company
Mohammad Alyahya is the Chief Shared Services Officer at Leejam Sports Company, bringing extensive experience across FMCG, telecommunications, petrochemicals, and BPO sectors. He specializes in shared services, HR operations, talent acquisition, mergers and acquisitions, employee relations, and operational excellence.
Mohammad Alfawazi
Chief Human Resources Officer - MENA
Tabuk Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Company
Mohammad Alfawazi is the Chief Human Resources Officer – MENA at Tabuk Pharmaceuticals, leading strategic people initiatives across the region. He specializes in organizational transformation, leadership development, employee experience, reward strategy, and modern HR practices that drive business growth and workplace excellence.
Hector Payne
Chief Learning Office
Alpha Development
Executive learning and development leader with 20+ years' global experience driving AI transformation, leadership development, corporate learning strategies, and organizational performance.
Abdullah Y Hashem
Senior Director of HR and Administration
Royal Commission for Riyadh City
Abdullah Y Hashem is the Senior Director of HR and Administration at the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, with over 22 years of HR leadership experience. He specializes in organizational transformation, shared services, HR technology, talent management, and governance across public and private sectors.
Nadin Zureikat
Chief Revenue Officer
Elevatus
Mutlaq Al Duhmishi
Executive Director
People & Culture Transformation
ACWA Power
Mutlaq Al Duhmishi is the Executive Director of People & Culture at ACWA Power, with over 20 years of experience leading HR transformation and shared services. He specializes in governance, HR technology, workforce development, rewards strategy, and building high-performing global talent ecosystems.
Mohammed AlHijan
CEO Advisor and Human Capital Strategy, Governance & Transformation Leader
King Saud University Medical City
Mohammed Alhijan is the Acting Chief Human Resources Officer at King Saud University Medical City and a seasoned HR executive with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in HR transformation, governance, organizational development, workforce planning, and strategic leadership across Saudi Arabia's healthcare sector.
Faisal Basiouni
HRIS Director
Ministry of Sport
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
HRIS Director with expertise in digital HR transformation, system governance, enterprise HR implementations, data analytics, and aligning HR technology with strategic objectives.
Amr Zawawi
Group Director Human Resources
Zahid Group
Amr Zawawi is the Group Director of Human Resources at Zahid Group, with extensive experience leading business-aligned HR transformation, organizational development, and culture initiatives. He specializes in change management, digital transformation, talent strategy, and creating high-performing workplaces that deliver sustainable business growth.
Mohammed AlTaifi
Group Human Resources Director
Al Hokair Group
Mohammed AlTaifi is the Group Human Resources Director at Al Hokair Group, recognized for leading strategic HR transformation and organizational excellence. He specializes in succession planning, digital HR, leadership development, ERP implementation, and creating high-performance cultures that support sustainable business success.
Salman Almadhyani Faisal
Human Capital Director
MWAN
Abdulrahman Albaieji
Director Human Resources
Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI)
Abdulrahman Albaieji is the Human Resources Director at Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), leading strategic HR initiatives that strengthen organizational capability and business performance. He specializes in talent development, HR transformation, leadership, and creating agile, high-performing organizations through innovative people strategies.
Mohammed Albalawi
Human Capital Planning and Standards Director
Ministry of Tourism
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Mohammed Albalawi is the Human Capital Standards and Planning Director at the Ministry of Tourism, with over 16 years of experience across government and industry. He specializes in human capital planning, workforce capability, leadership, and strategic initiatives that strengthen organizational performance and national development.
Sarah Alsheail
Organizational Development Director
Ministry of Communications and Information Technology Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Sarah Alsheail is the Organisational Development Director at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, with over 11 years of experience driving organizational excellence. She specializes in organizational development, talent strategy, leadership effectiveness, and change management, enabling high-performing and future-ready organizations.
Michael Tucker
Executive Coach
Saudi Energy
Michael Tucker is an Executive Coach at Saudi Energy and leadership advisor specializing in succession planning, executive coaching, and leadership continuity. With over 20 years of experience, he helps organizations strengthen governance, develop future leaders, and build sustainable coaching cultures that drive long-term performance.
Shehab Bashayan
HR Director
Siemens Energy
I’m a People (HR) professional and leader with an international background and wide-ranging experience. I’m enthusiastic about finding, attracting and retaining the best talents for my organization.
Naif Ali Almohaia
Head of Organizational Development
Expo 2030
I would like to be the best in what I do; combining my educational and day-to-day experiences I truly believe I can create a formula for success.
Bassma Ibrahim AlDossary
Head of Talent Management & Development
KFUPM
Bassma Al-Dossary is the Director of Human Resources at King Fahad University of Petroleum & Minerals, with over 10 years of leadership experience. She specializes in strategic operations, project management, stakeholder engagement, and organizational development, delivering sustainable improvements across complex organizational environments.
Fahad Alfraidi
Chief Human Resources Officer
International Medical Center
Fahad Alfraidi is a strategic HR leader specializing in transformation, talent strategy, organizational development, localization, and building high-performance, future-ready organizations.
Why Attend?
Our events bring together the latest advancements in human resources, workforce transformation, and people strategy shaping the future of work across the region. We connect CHROs, HR leaders, talent acquisition experts, organizational development professionals, and business executives to explore how organizations can build agile, inclusive, and future-ready workforces in a rapidly evolving talent landscape.
Learn & Grow
Elevate your professional growth through insightful discussions, expert-led sessions, and collaborative exchanges focused on the future of HR, leadership, and workforce transformation.
Explore the Latest Innovations in People & Work Strategies
Gain insights from leading HR innovators as they share practical strategies, emerging technologies, and real-world approaches in HR digital transformation, AI in talent management, and employee experience enhancement.
Collaborative Partnership
Connect and collaborate with industry peers to exchange best practices, address workforce challenges, and co-create solutions for building high-performing and resilient organizations.
Connect with Trusted Technology Partners
Meet one-on-one with global HR technology providers and service partners offering tailored solutions in HRIS, payroll, recruitment, learning platforms, and workforce analytics to support your organizational goals.
Maximized ROI
The HR World Summit is a high-impact, insight-driven platform designed for senior HR leaders, talent strategists, and decision-makers focused on driving people-centric transformation and long-term business success.
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