Riyadh: The Education and Training Investment Forum 2026 is set to launch its second edition, aiming to strengthen partnerships with the private sector and attract both local and international investments. Organized by the Ministry of Education, the two-day event will be held on January 25-26 under the patronage of Minister of Education Yousef Al-Benyan at the Hilton Riyadh Hotel and Residences.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the forum will gather a wide array of government representatives, financing and investment entities, and members of the education and training ecosystem. More than 1,500 participants from educational institutions will join a select group of investors, entrepreneurs, and experts in the education and training sector from both local and international backgrounds.

Serving as a national platform, the forum aims to stimulate and attract investments in the education and training sector. It seeks to strengthen partnerships with educational institutions both inside and outside the Kingdom, contributing to the development of a robust educational environment in line with Saudi Vision 2030.

Key themes at the forum will include infrastructure development for public and private schools, investment in vocational and teacher training, early education economy development, cognitive and non-cognitive investment in universities, investment enablers, digital transformation acceleration, adoption of educational technologies, and fostering foreign investment.

The agenda features 17 panel discussions, a keynote address on sector development solutions, 12 workshops, interactive activities, bilateral dialogues, and a dedicated platform for signing agreements and partnerships. An exhibition will also display essential services to support investors.

The forum underscores the transformation of the education and training sector into a vital driver of economic growth and future opportunity creation through effective public-private partnerships.