Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia has released details of the programme for the 2026 edition, taking place from June 22-24 at Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah in Riyadh, bringing together investors, developers, operators and policymakers at a defining moment for the regionâs hospitality sector.
Positioned as the Kingdomâs leading
deal-making and investment platform, FHS connects capital with opportunity.
The 2025 edition welcomed more than 1,100
industry leaders and generated over $1.6 billion in business opportunities,
reinforcing its role as a key deal-making forum.
254 investors attended FHS Saudi Arabia
last year, managing $5.61 trillion in assets.
Global leaders across hospitality, tourism
and real estate investment will take centre stage at the event to discuss key
industry topics â including a recovery and reset in light of current
geopolitical events â and a wealth of other factors and opportunities to
advance hospitality and tourism development across the Kingdom.
The line-up of esteemed speakers includes Greg
Djerejian, Group Chief Investment & Legal Officer, Red Sea Global; Hamza
Farooqui, Chief Executive Officer, Millat Global; Hossam Al Basrawi, Chief
Executive Officer, Al Rajhi Capital; Jaume TĂ pies-Ibern, Founder &
Co-Chairman, Aina Hospitality; Joanna Kurowska, Vice President
Development, IHG Hotels & Resorts; Khalid Al Gahtani, Chairman & CEO,
Rikaz Properties; Khalid Abuhaimed, Chief Executive Officer, Al Khozama
Investment Company; Meshari Al Nahari, Chief Executive Officer, Aseer
Investment; Miriam PalĂ , Guest Experience Director, King Salman
International Airport; Muin Serhan, Chief Executive Officer, Amsa Hospitality; Neil Gallagher,
Chief Executive Officer, Soneva; Omar Al-Abdullatif, Chief Executive Officer,
Blacksand; Philip Barnes, Chief Executive Officer, Rotana; Phillip Jones,
Chief Tourism Officer, Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU); Ragad Al-Nasser,
Chief Investment Officer, Jabal Ohod Holding; Dr. Stephan Hungeling, Chief
Executive Officer, H World International, and Sultan Al-Otaibi, Chief Executive
Officer, TAIBA.
Under the theme âWhere Opportunity Meets
Capitalâ the programme will address the full spectrum of hospitality investment,
from real estate, technology & innovation, to wellness & lifestyle, along
with the return of the ever-popular Branded Residences Forum and
much-anticipated FHS Start-up Den.
A series of FHS Intelligence Talks will take
a deep dive into the factors affecting the sector with expert insight and
analysis from government representatives and leading industry figures.
With investors playing a central role in
industry development, special focus has been placed on curated investor
sessions and high-level networking designed to translate dialogue into
transactions.
The Summitâs dedicated Investor Lounge will
facilitate investment project presentations, capital matching, and strategic
partnerships, while serving as a key gateway for international capital entering
Saudi Arabia.
The FHS awards programme is also back for
2026, with accolades for the people whose dedication and commitment are pivotal
to the past, present and future success of the industry. This yearâs summit
features the Leadership Award, Future Leader Award and Impact Leader Award.
The 2026 edition gets under way on Monday
evening, 22 June, with the grand welcome reception hosted by Al Khozama
Investment Company at Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh.
The main programme kicks off on Tuesday morning,
23 June, with sessions dedicated to recovery, resilience and recalibrating
growth strategies amid ongoing regional uncertainty.
Over the course of the packed two-day
programme, more than 30 presentations, debates, forums and networking events
will be held.
Ali Shahid, CEO at FHS organiser The Bench,
said: âThe FHS agenda is designed to drill down into â and react to â the most
pressing and relevant issues and opportunities affecting the regionâs
hospitality and tourism sector. This yearâs programme includes a dedicated, in-depth
session on getting back to business in light of the events of the past few
weeks, as well as our usual, much anticipated line-up of discussions, events,
networking opportunities and tailored forums that provide real insight,
unrivalled advice and expert opinion.
âWe look forward to welcoming back our regular participants â and delegates attending for the first time â to FHS Saudi Arabia in June for strong debate, deep analysis and a wealth of opportunities to be part of KSAâs future hospitality industry. -TradeArabia News Service
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