From dedicated forums to future strategies, FHS Saudi Arabia returns to Riyadh this June to drive investment and dealmaking. Taking place from 22–24 June at the Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah in Riyadh, leaders across hospitality, tourism, real estate investment, and the branded residences sector will take centre stage at the event to discuss key industry topics.
Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia Announces Packed Programme for 2026 Edition.
Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia has released details of the programme for the 2026 edition, taking place from 22-24 June at Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah in Riyadh, bringing together investors, developers, operators and policymakers at a defining moment for the region’s hospitality sector.
Positioned as the Kingdom’s leading deal-making and investment platform, FHS connects capital with opportunity. The 2025 edition welcomed more than 1,100 industry leaders and generated over US$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 – including a recovery and reset in light of current geopolitical events – and a wealth of other factors and opportunities to advance hospitality and tourism development across the Kingdom.
Where Opportunity Meets Capital
Under the theme ‘Where Opportunity Meets Capital’ 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 Summit’s 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.
FHS Awards
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 year’s 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: “The FHS agenda is designed to drill down into – and react to – the most pressing and relevant issues and opportunities affecting the region’s hospitality and tourism sector. This year’s 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.
Organised by The Bench, the company has built a legacy as a global curator of opportunity, designing transformative forums and summits that empower the hospitality and travel industries to connect, innovate and thrive. FHS Saudi Arabia will bring together government leaders, tourism ministries, global travel associations, leading hospitality brands, hotel owners and investors, airlines, destination developers, and much more.
Visit the FHS Saudi Arabia 2026 website for more information about the event, and discover the full agenda here.
Future Hospitality Summit 2026 Edition. Speaker List
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 E. Al Basrawi, Chief Executive Officer, Al Rajhi Capital; Jaume Tàpies-Ibern, Founder & Co-Chairman, Aina Hospitality; Joanna Kurowska, Vice President Development, IHG Hotels & Resorts; Khalid Al Gahtani, Chairman & CEO, Rikaz Properties; Khalid Saud Abuhaimed, Chief Executive Officer, Al Khozama Investment Company; Eng. Meshari Al Nahari, Chief Executive Officer, Aseer Investment; Miriam Palà, Guest Experience Director, King Salman International Airport; Muin Serhan, Chief Executive Officer, Amsa Hospitality; Neil Gallagher, Chief Executive Officer, Soneva; Omar bin Ahmed Al-Abdullatif, Chief Executive Officer, Blacksand; Philip Barnes, Chief Executive Officer, Rotana; Phillip J. 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 Bader Al-Otaibi, Chief Executive Officer, TAIBA.
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