Today, Monday, the activities of the second day of the 2026 Global Project Management Forum continue under its fifth edition, themed “The Next Generation of Project Management: Human Power, Processes, and Technology,” and hosted by the capital city of Riyadh for the second consecutive day, after His Excellency the Minister of Municipalities and Housing, Mr. Majed bin Abdullah Alhakil, inaugurated it yesterday at the Fairmont Riyadh hotel.
The forum brings together a select group of leaders, decision-makers, experts, specialists, and practitioners in the field of project management from different countries around the world; to discuss the most prominent transformations taking place in the business environments, review best practices and global experiences, and exchange knowledge and expertise to contribute to improving the efficiency of project implementation and maximizing its economic and developmental impact. The organization of the forum comes in light of the rapid development of the project management system in the Kingdom, enhancing the efficiency of implementation, and supporting projects and development initiatives, alongside consolidating the Kingdom’s presence as an international platform for the exchange of knowledge and expertise in this field.
The forum targets specialists in the public and private sectors, executive leaders, project and program managers, and portfolio managers, engineering and consulting firms, entrepreneurs, young professionals, and those interested in developing project management practices and institutional innovation. The forum program includes keynote sessions, specialized workshops and panel discussions, alongside interactive events and business meetings, with the participation of a number of international speakers, experts, and project leaders from around the world; to discuss the future of projects, programs, and strategic initiatives, and to review the most prominent challenges and opportunities amid accelerating technological and organizational transformations.
The forum aims to enhance the exchange of experiences and build professional partnerships, and to improve the efficiency of project management practices, thereby enhancing the ability of organizations to achieve their goals efficiently and effectively, and supporting the achievement of sustainable developmental impact.
