Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia announces packed program for 2026 edition | News
Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia has released details of the program for the 2026 edition, which will take place from June 22 to 24 at Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah in Riyadh, bringing together investors, developers, operators and policymakers at a defining moment for the region’s hospitality sector.
FHS is positioned as the Kingdom’s premier deal-making and investment platform, connecting capital with opportunity. The 2025 edition welcomed more than 1,100 industry leaders and generated more than $1.6 billion in business opportunities, cementing the platform’s role as a major deal-making forum. Last year, 254 investors visited FHS Saudi Arabia and managed $5.61 trillion in assets.
Global leaders in hospitality, tourism and real estate investment will take center stage at the event to discuss key industry topics – including recovery and reset in light of current geopolitical events – and a wealth of other factors and opportunities to drive the development of hospitality and tourism across the Kingdom.
The line-up of esteemed speakers includes Greg Djerejian, Group Chief Investment & Legal Officer, Red Sea Global; Hamza Farooqui, CEO, Millat Global; Hossam E. Al Basrawi, CEO, Al Rajhi Capital; Jaume Tàpies-Ibern, Founder and Co-Chairman, Aina Hospitality; Joanna Kurowska, vice president of development, IHG Hotels & Resorts; Khalid Al Gahtani, Chairman and CEO, Rikaz Properties; Khalid Saud Abuhaimed, CEO, Al Khozama Investment Company; Scary. Meshari Al Nahari, Managing Director of Aseer Investment; Miriam Palà, director of guest experiences, King Salman International Airport; Muin Serhan, Managing Director of Amsa Hospitality; Neil Gallagher, CEO, Soneva; Omar bin Ahmed Al-Abdullatif, Managing Director of Blacksand; Philip Barnes, CEO of 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.
Under the theme ‘Where Opportunity Meets Capital’, the program will focus on the full spectrum of hospitality investment, from real estate, technology and innovation to wellness and lifestyle, along with the return of the ever-popular Branded Residences Forum and the highly anticipated FHS Start-up Den. A series of FHS Intelligence Talks will delve deeper into the factors impacting the sector, with expert insight and analysis from government representatives and leading industry figures.
Because investors play a central role in the development of the sector, special attention has been paid to 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.
The FHS awards program is also back for 2026, with accolades for the people whose dedication and commitment are crucial to the industry’s past, present and future success. The Leadership Award, Future Leader Award and Impact Leader Award will be presented at this year’s Summit.
The 2026 edition will kick off on Monday evening, June 22, with the grand welcome reception organized by Al Khozama Investment Company at Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh. The main program kicks off on Tuesday morning, June 23, with sessions dedicated to recovery, resilience and recalibration of growth strategies amid ongoing regional uncertainty. More than 30 presentations, debates, forums and networking events will take place during the packed two-day programme.
Ali Shahid, CEO of FHS organizer The Bench, said: “The FHS agenda is designed to zero in on – and respond to – the most urgent and relevant issues and opportunities impacting the region’s hospitality and tourism sectors. This year’s program includes a special, in-depth session on getting back to business in light of the events of recent weeks, as well as our usual, highly anticipated range of discussions, events, networking opportunities and bespoke forums providing real insight, unparalleled advice and expert advice.
“We look forward to welcoming our regular participants – and first-time delegates – back to FHS Saudi Arabia in June for a robust debate, in-depth analysis and a wealth of opportunities to be part of KSA’s future hospitality sector.
For more information about the event, visit the FHS Saudi Arabia 2026 website,
