The Human Capability Initiative (HCI) returns for its third edition as the premier global conference focused on developing human capabilities, under the patronage of HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Organized by the Human Capability Development Program (HCDP), part of Saudi Vision 2030, HCI 2026 brings together over 250 speakers from global thought leaders, policymakers, CEOs, investors, and academic experts, with 30,000+ attendees expected. The UK and Northern Ireland serves as the guest of honor under the theme #TheHumanCode.

Spanning 40,000 sqm at KAICC in Riyadh, the conference features the Education Global Exhibition (EDGEx) at the Ritz-Carlton Riyadh as a side event. HCI 2026 focuses on three core pillars: deep connection to build meaningful community ties, thoughtful analysis to explore the unknown, and purposeful innovation to create lasting value in communities worldwide.

The conference features distinguished speakers including Douglas Becker, Chairman of Cintana Education; Dr. Mamta Murthi, Vice President for Human Development at the World Bank; Sultan Alkhayal, CEO of Drahim; Asim Al-Rajhi, Co-Founder of Rimthan; Nunzio Quacquarelli, CEO of QS Quacquarelli Symonds; Dr. Sarah Al-Aqeel, Associate Professor at King Saud University; and Naif Alobaidallah, Content Executive Director at SDAIA. Topics span skills development, the future of work, and digital transformation in education.

HCI 2026 takes place at King Abdulaziz International Conference Center (KAICC) in Riyadh on May 3-4, 2026, organized by the Human Capability Development Program (HCDP). Free attendance with pre-registration at: hci.org.sa/register.