Red Sea Forum for Development and Training
The Red Sea Development and Training Forum 2026 is launched as a developmental platform dedicated to skill enhancement and human capital development, through high-quality training experiences and interactive dialogues that empower individuals and promote sustainable impact.
The forum comes under the slogan: Building People – Empowering Capabilities – Creating Impact
It aligns with the demands of the present and anticipates future opportunities, in harmony with the objectives of national development and Saudi Vision 2030. The forum embodies a vision aimed at preparing individuals capable of adapting to change and contributing effectively to the development of institutions and society.
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our vision
To position the Red Sea Development and Training Forum as a leading professional platform in human capability development and human capital building, through an integrated ecosystem that brings together leadership, development, training, and institutional innovation—creating a sustainable impact for individuals and organizations, and aligning with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
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our mission
The Red Sea Development and Training Forum seeks to be a professional gathering that brings together decision-makers, human resources leaders, experts, and practitioners to empower human capability development through knowledge exchange, showcasing leading models, activating development and training tools, and building professional and strategic partnerships. This contributes to enhancing human capital efficiency, strengthening leadership and institutional readiness, and linking capability development with sustainable institutional and economic impact.
800
Expected Participants40
Speakers & Experts25
Sessions & Workshops30
Partners & SponsorsForum Objectives
Redefine the Training and Human Capability Development Ecosystem: Align training and capability-building systems with the rapid advancements in science and technology, the requirements of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and the latest developments in Artificial Intelligence, the Internet of Things, and smart digital transformation.
Empower Employees Across Sectors: Enable employees and professionals to develop future-ready skills and maintain their competitive edge in a fast-changing job market, through a balanced mix of technical, behavioral, and leadership skills.
Enhance Employee and Human Capital Value: Recognize employees and human capital as strategic assets for achieving institutional excellence by linking training to performance, productivity, innovation, and sustainable impact.
Strengthen Professional and Personal Identity: Develop self-awareness, professional readiness, and a smart career path capable of adapting to modern technologies and future challenges.
Measure and Activate Training Impact: Connect training and development outcomes to institutional KPIs and measurable results, ensuring real added value and tangible return on training investment.
Support Institutional Innovation and Smart Transformation: Adopt modern data-driven training models based on AI, continuous learning, and advanced practical experiences.
Promote Strategic Professional Partnerships: Foster collaboration between public, private, and non-profit sectors to build an integrated and sustainable training ecosystem that enhances training quality and efficiency locally and regionally.
Cultivate a Lifelong Learning Culture: Encourage continuous development as a core pillar for building flexible organizations and individuals capable of leading change and adapting to the future with confidence and competence.
Share Global and Regional Best Practices: Exchange experiences and best practices in training, development, and capability building, aligning them with local realities and the needs of various sectors.
Register as a Speaker
Become a speaker at the Red Sea Forum for Training & Development and share your expertise with industry leaders, HR professionals, and training specialists. Showcase your insights, lead workshops, and contribute to shaping the future of capacity building and professional development in the region.
Main Forum Themes
Strategic leadership
Exploring the role of training in refining leadership competencies and enhancing decision-making efficiency among senior management.
Sub-Objectives
- Strengthen leaders’ understanding of training as a strategic tool for building effective leadership decisions.
- Develop the essential leadership competencies required to drive organizational transformation.
- Link the development of leadership capabilities to institutional performance and sustainability.
- Enable leaders to adopt modern decision-making models in dynamic and changing environments.
Professional Empowerment
Developing the qualitative capabilities of human resources leaders and organizational development managers to ensure organizational agility, invest in the development of future leaders, and create impactful results.
Sub-Objectives
- Empower HR leaders to lead the human capability development ecosystem.
- Develop professional and functional capabilities in line with future requirements.
- Support the building of career paths and enhance workforce readiness.
- Strengthen the role of professional empowerment in boosting productivity and innovation.
Training Economics
Exploring the role of development in supporting investors, building sustainable investment models in the local and international training market, and creating lasting knowledge partnerships.
Sub-Objectives
- Raise awareness of training as an investment, not a cost.
- Explore sustainable economic models for training and development.
- Link training to economic return and impact.
- Support partnerships between the public and private sectors in the field of training.
Quality & Professional Standards
Enhancing the professional competence of trainers and instructors, and improving the quality of training outcomes in alignment with global and local standards and accreditations.
Sub-Objectives
- Raise the level of quality in training and development practices.
- Strengthen adherence to professional standards and accreditations.
- Ensure that training outcomes align with labor market needs.
- Support professional governance in the training sector.
Executive Committee Members
Mr. Abdulsattar Aboulola
Forum Chairman
Mr. Hassan Al-Zahrani
Registration Committee Chair
Dr. Abdullah Al-Sharif
Organization Committee Chair
Dr. Abdulaziz Al Hassan
Scientific Committee Chair
Dr. Waleed Marwan
Executive Committee Chair
Dr. Nada Fadda
Media & Communications Chair
Mr. Abdulaziz Al-Ahmadi
Chairman of the VIP Committee
Coach Khaled Al-Hassami
Sponsorships & Partnerships ChairWhat Our Partners Say
We are proud to support the Red Sea Forum for Training & Development, a platform that promises to foster knowledge, innovation, and meaningful connections across the region
Saudi Training Council
Official PartnerThe forum provides a unique opportunity to bring together industry leaders, HR professionals, and training experts to share insights and best practices
Gulf HR Leaders Network
Strategic PartnerWe are very excited to sponsor this important event, which will empower participants and contribute to building sustainable human capital in the region
Future Skills Academy
Official SponsorThe Red Sea Forum is set to become a leading platform for capacity building and professional growth, connecting organizations and professionals across sectors
Jeddah Business Council
Supporting PartnerPartners & Official Sponsor
