The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development is preparing to host the second edition of the Global CSR Forum 2026 in Riyadh on October 5-6, an event held under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and themed “From Commitment to Impact.” The forum will bring together senior executives, government and private sector leaders, regulators, standard-setting bodies, institutional investors, academics, and community representatives, with participation exceeding 3,000 attendees and more than 100 speakers across over 40 sessions.
These sessions will be distributed across three main platforms: a general assembly hosting opening remarks and ministerial panels, a corporate social responsibility impact stage featuring expert-led workshops on real-world experiences, and a standards platform where thought leaders discuss shared challenges and best practices. The agenda revolves around six strategic pillars—strategy and integration, climate and nature and just transition, workforce and talent management and social impact, responsible innovation, digital transformation and CSR, and governance, trust, and standards—addressing issues such as board accountability, risk management, and aligning CSR economics with institutional investment demands.
The forum will also feature a CSR award ceremony to recognize companies across the Kingdom that have turned their pledges into measurable outcomes, thereby showcasing tangible achievements and elevating the conversation from commitments to proven practices.