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Date 5 December 2026
Time 09:00 AM -
05:00 PM
Location DoubleTree by Hilton

Why Attend?

Where governance leaders connect, collaborate, and create opportunities

Connect with Decision-Makers

Connect with Decision-Makers

Meet and engage with board members, C-suite executives, regulators, and governance experts from Saudi Arabia, the GCC and beyond. Structured to foster active collaboration and meaningful interaction between academics and practitioners.

Network in a Relaxed, Premium Setting

Network in a Relaxed, Premium Setting

The 3rd conference concluded with an elegant evening dinner offering dedicated networking opportunities in a relaxed atmosphere, giving participants space to build real relationships beyond the formal sessions.

Cross-Sector Connections

Cross-Sector Connections

With sessions and workshops spanning sectors such as healthcare governance and corporate boards, last year’s program attracted a diverse mix of attendees, including top executives and board members invited to focused workshops.

Prestige Location, Serious Conversations

Prestige Location, Serious Conversations

As one of the Kingdom’s leading national events in corporate and public sector governance, This year’s conference will bring together government leaders, executives, board members, researchers, and subject-matter experts to explore best practices in governance, transparency, ethical leadership, and institutional compliance.

Access to Thought Leaders

Access to
Thought Leaders

Last year’s delegates had the opportunity to hear from and interact with world-renowned governance scholars and keynote speakers, including Nobel-level and globally recognized experts.

Our Esteemed Partners & Supporters

Trusted organizations that contributed to last year's conference success

Speakers

Abdullah Aldahami

Abdullah Aldahami

GM of Internal Audit Sirar by stc

Ali Alhazzani

Ali Alhazzani

Corporate Governance GM stc

Alissa Kole

Alissa Kole

Managing Director Managing Director GOVERN CENTER

Amal Al Khaburi

Amal Al Khaburi

Founder Board Member & Current Board Member

Basheer G. Abhary

Basheer G. Abhary

Head of Risk Management Al-Watania Poultry

Dr. Andrew Richard Timming

Dr. Andrew Richard

Professor of Management Alfaisal University

Dr. Arman Eshraghi

Dr. Arman Eshraghi

Chair of Finance and Investment Cardiff University

Dr. Hayat Khan

Dr. Hayat Khan

Associate Professor, Department of Finance Alfaisal University

Dr. Izidin El Kalak

Dr. Izidin El Kalak

Associate Professor of Finance Alfaisal University

Dr. Jason Potts

Dr. Jason Potts

Professor of Economics Alfaisal University

Dr. Necati Aydin

Dr. Necati Aydin

Professor of Economics and Corporate Governance Director Alfaisal University

Dr. Rami Bustami

Dr. Rami Bustami

Associate Professor of Operations and Healthcare Management Alfaisal

Dr. Roger Barker

Dr. Roger Barker

Chief Research and Thought Leadership Officer Center for Governance

A Record-Breaking Governance Event

Setting New Standards in Corporate Governance Excellence

Unprecedented Attendance

Unprecedented Attendance & Engagement

Last year’s 3rd International Corporate Governance Conference welcomed a powerful mix of academics, board members, CEOs, policymakers, and governance specialists from across the Kingdom and beyond.

The event achieved one of its highest participation levels to date, with packed sessions, active Q&A discussions, and vibrant interactions throughout the program.

The diversity and caliber of attendees transformed the conference into a dynamic hub of knowledge exchange and professional collaboration.

High-Impact Networking & Expert Insights

The conference created exceptional opportunities for meaningful conversations; whether during keynote sessions, expert panels, or the exclusive networking dinner.

Attendees connected with global thought leaders, engaged in cross-sector discussions, and built relationships that led to real-world partnerships long after the event ended.

Set within the DoubleTree by Hilton; Financial District, Riyadh, the conference benefits from a sophisticated environment designed for high-level dialogue and professional engagement.

High-Impact Networking

Secure Your Place at the Fourth
Corporate Governance Conference

Why You Should Attend

  • Check Engage with top governance professionals from across the Kingdom and internationally
  • Check Gain insights into emerging trends in AI, regulation, board efficiency, and ESG
  • Check Connect with decision-makers, policy leaders, and senior executives
  • Check Attend exclusive sessions and panels led by renowned academics and industry experts
  • Check Strengthen your organization’s governance maturity with actionable strategies
  • Check Expand your professional network in a premium, future-focused environment

About This Year's Conference

The Fourth Corporate Governance Conference brings together the brightest minds in corporate leadership, compliance, and strategic governance. This year's event focuses on emerging challenges and innovative solutions in an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.

The event aims to strengthen governance standards across both public and private sectors, supporting the Kingdom’s Vision for sustainable development and institutional excellence.

This year’s event will take place at the DoubleTree by Hilton – Financial District, Riyadh, offering a contemporary and accessible setting for all attendees.

About Conference

Invitation to the Alfaisal Community

Expand Your Knowledge

Expand Your Knowledge, Network, and Influence

Gain insights into evolving practices and emerging global trends in corporate and public sector governance.

Engage With Distinguished Members

Engage With Distinguished Members Sector

Speakers, experts, policymakers, and decision-makers shaping the future of governance.

Build Meaningful Networks

Build Meaningful Networks & Cross-Sector Collaboration

Build meaningful networks and explore cross-sector collaborations for research, innovation, and strategic initiatives.

Expert Panels & Workshops

Engage in Expert Panels & Leadership Workshops

Join focused panel discussions and workshops on leadership, transparency, accountability, ethics, and compliance.

Program Highlights

Program Highlights

What You Can Expect at This Year's Event

  • Check Keynotes from global governance leaders
  • Check Sector-specific sessions (private sector, public sector, healthcare, finance, education)
  • Check AI, digital transformation, and governance innovation topics.
  • Check Research presentations and academic-led discussions
  • Check Workshops on governance frameworks and institutional best practices
  • Check Q&A opportunities with speakers and subject matter experts

Who Will Be There

A Diverse Audience of High-Impact Participants

  • Check Expect to connect with Senior government leaders
  • Check Corporate executives and board members
  • Check Governance and compliance officers
  • Check Legal and risk professionals
  • Check Academics, researchers, and graduate students
  • Check Public sector institution leaders
  • Check Governance technology innovators
  • Check Alfaisal community members and alumni
Who Will Be There