Riyadh: Mohammed Bin Salman Foundation (Misk) has announced that the ninth edition of the Misk Global Forum will be held on November 19-20, 2025, at Misk City, the non-profit Mohammed Bin Salman City in Riyadh, under the theme ‘Powered By Youth.’ Building on years of empowerment and impact, the forum continues to serve as a vital platform that strengthens the role of youth as catalysts for change. It aims to empower young people through initiatives, activities, and interactive experiences that translate creativity into tangible contributions to society.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the forum is expected to draw more than 10,000 participants and feature over 200 speakers and experts in more than 80 sessions and workshops. The program places youth at the center of the knowledge and professional landscape, enabling them to move from passive recipients to active partners in shaping visions and decisions. It will feature youth-led initiatives and spaces that address real-world challenges, offering participants practical channels to develop solutions and test collaborative working models. The content is supported by more than 30 local and international partners.
The 2025 edition will mark a major shift in the forum’s approach, evolving from a single annual event into a year-round platform designed and driven by youth. Its content will focus on developing applied skills in arts and culture, social entrepreneurship, emerging technologies, global engagement, sports and quality of life, and sustainability within an interactive environment that amplifies youth voices and connects them with decision-makers locally and globally.
This edition also reinforces the foundation’s impact methodology, which focuses on developing creativity, innovation, and teamwork among young people through an integrated system that invests in their potential and empowers them to help shape the present and the future. The forum further strengthens partnerships across government, the private sector, and the non-profit sector to maximize the long-term impact of youth initiatives.
