11-13 May 2025
Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh
2025 Agenda
Programme is subject to change.
Sunday 11 May
Welcome Remarks to NextGen:
Investing in Saudi’s Hospitality Education
Keynote - Hospitality Talent in Saudi Arabia:
A Data-Driven Overview
Education Meets Industry – Key Skills for the Future of Saudi Workforce
Hospitality Workforce of the Future:
Anticipating Trends and Building Resilience
How Can We Rebrand Hospitality Careers to Attract Saudi Youth?
Where Are the Investment Opportunities in Hospitality Education Real Estate?
How Can Hospitality Schools Adapt Their Curriculum to Meet Industry Trends and Standards?
How Can Public-Private Partnerships in Hospitality Training Help Build Saudi Arabia’s Workforce of the Future?
How Can Student Housing Be Designed to Meet the Needs of Future Hospitality Professionals?
How Can Technology Enhance Hospitality Training and Skill Development?
Revolutionizing Hospitality Education:
Blending Tradition and Technology
What Are the Best Models for Ongoing Professional Development in Hospitality?
Key Take aways & Closing
Speed Networking
FHS Welcome Reception, hosted by Al Khozama
Monday 12 May
Welcome to FHS Saudi Arabia 2025
The Visionary Outlook:
Empowering Saudi Tourism Destinations through the Hospitality Sector
Safeguarding Hospitality Investments Amid Market Shifts:
Is Saudi Arabia Still the Land of Opportunity?
Coffee Break
Key Note Speech
Empowering Connections:
Networking Session
Announcements & Signings
The Changing Face of Riyadh:
The Role of Mega Events in Driving Modernization, Infrastructure Growth, and Tourism Excellence
Path to Prominence:
How to Become the Most Valuable Hospitality Brand
Lunch
Setting the Scene for Hotel Performance and Development in Saudi Arabia
Your Path to Red Sea Global:
Exploring Projects and Partnership Opportunities
Announcements & Signings
Balancing Growth:
Unlocking the Potential of Mid-Market Hospitality in Saudi Arabia's Luxury Landscape
Start-Up Den
How Is Saudi Arabia Preparing for a Tourism Transformation to Connect Travelers Locally and Globally?
The Future of Hotel Asset Management - HAMA Asset Management Workshop - Invitation Only
TenX Leadership Talk
Coffee Break
What's Next? Tourism of the Future
Key Trends in Hotel Management Contracts
Announcements & Signings
Beyond Pilgrimage:
Future Trends and Developments in Mecca and Medina
How Can Technology Overcome the Logistical Challenges of Managing Pilgrim Crowds, and How Can These Insights Be Applied to Broader Hospitality Sectors?
Transforming Sacred Journeys:
How Can Religious Tourism Serve as a Springboard for Expanding Tourism in the Kingdom?
FHS Evening Reception
Tuesday 13 May
Investor Breakfast - By Invitation Only
Government Insights on Investment Incentives in Saudi Arabia
Welcome Back
Saudi Arabia Tourism Outlook:
Shaping the Future from 2025 to 2040
Financing Hospitality Ventures:
Maximizing Capital for Growth and Success
Is the pursuit of luxury compatible with sustainability in Saudi Arabian Hospitality?
Redefining Luxury:
What Does It Truly Mean in Today's Market?
Building the Future:
A Workshop on Modular Architecture and Technology-Driven Regulations
Announcements & Signings
Capitalizing on the Alternative Accommodation Boom:
The Rising Tide of Investment
FHS Awards
Intelligence Talks:
Key Feeder Markets for Saudi Arabia
Lunch
The Future Workforce:
Empowering Talent, Leadership, and Inclusion
Shifting Gears:
Navigating the Transition from CapEx to OpEx in the Hospitality Market
Planning with Purpose:
Integrating Tourism Strategy and Conservation in Destination Development
Pathways to Holistic Wellness:
Mapping Saudi Arabia’s Role in Global Wellness Tourism
Restaurant Invest Intelligence:
How is F&B Performing within Hotels in Saudi?
The rise of F&B experiences in Saudi Arabia
The Future of Fun:
Investing in Theme Parks
Closing Plenary:
The Road Ahead for Global Hospitality
Leveraging Emerging Technologies:
Redefining Excellence in Hospitality