Human
Capability
Initiative
The Human
Capability
Initiative
2026 3rd Edition
#TheHumanCode
03-04 May 2026
King Abdulaziz International Conference Center
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Under the patronage of His Royal Highness
Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Human Capability
Development Program
About HCI 2026 - #TheHumanCode
03-04 +250 +4M Remote Views
May 2026 Thought leaders and experts from a range of Across HCI platforms & media livestreams
industry sectors and million online viewers
King Abdulaziz International HCI 2026 will run alongside EDGEx +15K Attendees
Conference Center Decision-makers, experts, and thought leaders
Education Global Exhibition (EDGEx) hosted by from the public and private sectors, international
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Ministry of Education from 03-05 May 2026, in organizations, and academic institutions
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The Human Capability Initiative (HCI), a global cooperative platform aimed at unifying international efforts and
enriching global dialogue on the challenges and opportunities in developing human capabilities.
Under the theme #TheHumanCode, HCI will explore the future of skills, work, education, and technology
through two days in Riyadh, KSA. The initiative will bring together 250 speakers, including policymakers,
industry leaders, investors, and academic experts, to share insights, exchange best practices, and discuss
practical strategies to advance human capability worldwide.
HCI 2026 Pillars
CONNECTING REASONING CREATING
With Growth & Depth Through complexity For value and meaning
Humans grow through how we Humans are wired to interpret Humans naturally seek purpose and
experience ourselves and others, and ambiguity, detect patterns, and make significance and strive to transform
systems strengthen this by activating sense of complex information. This insights into meaningful contributions,
learning, interaction, and meaningful need drives problem-solving, judgment, creatively, socially, or economically.
engagement with our world. and adaptive decision-making.
Program Architecture
The Human Capability Initiative (HCI)
features sessions delivered across the following stages:
#TheHumanCode Arena Ministerial Roundtable
The central plenary and focal point of HCI 2026. It hosts The Ministerial Roundtable of HCI 2026. It convenes
the highest-profile sessions, including the opening, ministers and senior leaders to align on a shared agenda
closing, major announcements, and global dialogues. for preparing people for the future and strengthening
Designed for scale and impact, The Human Code Arena human capability development. Designed as a
sets the tone of the forum with visionary debates and collaborative policy space, it forges cross-border
strategic insights that define how people connect, partnerships and coordinated action between
reason and create. governments, experts, and international organizations.
HCI Dialogues Breakout Sessions 1 & 2
Held in an enclosed space and, ‘in the round,’ these Multifunctional learning spaces dedicated to practical
group conversations of up to 8 experts have no formal skill development and in-depth learning, offering
‘front of the room.’ The audience will sit around the technical insights through interactive workshops,
main table, contributing questions and thoughts. This specialized training, hands-on demonstrations, and
space is designed to share experiences, insights, and moderated expert sessions led by Knowledge
solutions. Participants are expected to contribute Partners and industry experts.
equally, with the assistance of a chair.
Announcements and MOUs Success Stage
This space showcases announcements and signings that This space presents Stories from KSA, showing how
turn dialogue into tangible collaboration, demonstrating people enabled by the Kingdom, activate the Human
how institutions activate the Human Code. Code to deliver real impact.
Spaces
Partner Booths Bilateral Meetings
Dedicated and customized booths for sponsors In-person meeting space for attendees
and partners, allowing them to showcase their offering an opportunity to discuss key topics
newest trends, innovations and activations. in private and to establish new connections.
Activations Media Briefings and Interviews
Interactive areas that are used to showcase Dedicated interview area and media zones
cutting-edge technologies, innovations, and add across the venue with event backdrop for
a layer of interactive experience to the guest utilization by press to conduct interviews with
journey. speakers, delegates, spokespersons, etc.
Undergoing continuous iteration
About HCI 2025
13-14 April 2025
2 days in-person event
HCI 2025 Flashback
#BeyondReadiness King Abdulaziz International Conference Center
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
+13K +300
Participants Speakers
+3M +55
Remote Viewers Partners
+100
Launches, agreements
& announcements
Key 2025 Speakers
H.E. Dr. Majid AlKassabi H.E. Khalid bin Abdulaziz AlFalih H.E. Eng. Ahmad bin Sulaiman AlRajhi H.E. Bandar bin Ibrahim AlKhorayef
Minister of Commerce Minister of Investment Minister of Human Resources & Social Development Minister of Industry & Mineral Resources
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
H.E. Faisal F. Alibrahim H.E Yousef bin Abdullah Al-Benyan Dr. Ju-Ho Lee Hon. Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa
Minister of Economy & Planning Minister of Education Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Education Minister of Education
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia South Korea Nigeria
Stephen Morgan Dato’ Seri Diraja Dr. Zambry Abd Kadir Saadia Zahidi Christoph Schweizer
Minister of Early Education Minister of Higher Education Managing Director CEO
World Economic Forum Boston Consulting Group
United Kingdom Malaysia Switzerland United States
United States United States
Prof.Sergei Guriev Dr. Paul Gruenwald Dr. Kai Roemmelt Justina Nixon-Saintil
Dean Global Chief Economist CEO Vice President & Chief Impact Officer
London Business School S&P Global Ratings Udacity IBM
United Kingdom United States United States United States
The HCI 2025 Experience
The second edition of the HCI included six main platforms to host dialogue sessions, in addition to
interactive experiences and the announcement of agreements and launches within the field of human
capability development.
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About Saudi Vision 2030
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the country's inherent strengths, including its strategic location, investment
power, and leadership in the Arab and Islamic worlds.
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the people. Recognizing their potential and aspirations, Vision 2030 is dedicated
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About the Human Capability
Development Program (HCDP)
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Realization Programs with an aim to ensure that Saudi citizens have the
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age, while preparing the youth for future local and global markets. It also
focuses on upskilling citizens by providing lifelong learning opportunities,
supporting innovation, encouraging entrepreneurship culture, developing
policies to ensure Saudi Arabia’s competitiveness.
About The Human Capability Initiative (HCI)
The Human Capability Initiative (HCI) is hosted by the Human Capability
Development Program (HCDP) and is the only global platform focused on
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BRINGING
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Be part of
#TheHumanCode — Get in Touch!
Speaking and Partnership Inquiries:
[email protected]
Media Inquiries:
[email protected]
humancapabilityinitiative.org
Saatja: "Office of the Minister of Education, Saudi Arabia" <
[email protected]>
Saaja: "Heidy Purga - KUM" <
[email protected]>
Teema: Invitation to Speak at the Third Edition of the Human Capability Initiative
Kuupäev: 2025-12-18 18:59
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Tundmatu saatja korral palume linke ja faile mitte avada.
Your Excellency,
Following two successful editions of the Human Capability Initiative, it
returns on 3 & 4 May 2026 at the King Abdulaziz International Conference
Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
This event is held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince
Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister,
and Chairman of the Human Capability Development Program Committee.
Building on the impact of previous editions, the Human Capability
Initiative under the theme #TheHumanCode will explore the future of
skills, work, education, and technology, through two days in Riyadh, Saudi
Arabia. This is the only global platform focused on addressing human
capability and bringing together policymakers, global industry leaders,
investors, and academic experts to share insights, exchange best
practices, and discuss practical strategies to advance human capability
worldwide.
Please find attached the invitation to speak at the Human Capability
Initiative from H.E. Yousef bin Abdullah Al-Benyan, Minister of Education
of Saudi Arabia and Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Human
Capability Development Program, as well as an event factsheet.
Shortly, you will also receive an official invitation letter from the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia. In the meantime, our
dedicated HCI program team will be happy to address any questions you may
have and help you customize your potential involvement in the event.
Please do not hesitate to contact us directly at
<mailto:
[email protected]>
[email protected].
Sincerely,
HCI Program Team
<mailto:
[email protected]>
[email protected]
H.E. Heidy Purga
Minister of Culture
Government of Estonia
12 December 2025
Your Excellency,
Invitation to Speak at the Third Edition of the Human Capability Initiative (HCI) – 03-04 May 2026
It is my pleasure to invite you as a distinguished speaker at the third edition of the Human Capability Initiative (HCI),
scheduled for 3–4 May 2026 at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
This event is held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud,
Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chair of the Human Capability Development Program. Building on the impact of
previous editions, HCI 2026 will advance these conversations under the theme #TheHumanCode, convening global
leaders, experts, and changemakers from across sectors to exchange ideas, share knowledge, and drive meaningful
action to advance human capability worldwide.
We are also delighted to share that, in partnership with the Ministry of Education of Saudi Arabia, HCI 2026 will host
an international exhibition on 3–5 May 2026 alongside the conference, showcasing innovative solutions in education,
skills development, and human capability advancement.
We would greatly value your participation and look forward to the momentum we can create together. Our dedicated
HCI program team will contact you to customize your involvement. They will also be happy to address any questions
you may have. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact them directly at
[email protected].
I look forward to your participation and to welcoming you as our honoured guest in Riyadh in May 2026.
Yours sincerely,
H.E. Yousef bin Abdullah Al-Benyan
Minister of Education of Saudi Arabia
Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Human Capability Development Program