Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed Bin Salman Foundation (Misk) has announced the ninth edition of its flagship Misk Global Forum, set to commence on November 19-20, 2025, at the innovative Misk City in Riyadh. The event, themed ‘Powered By Youth,’ will bring together over 10,000 participants and 200 international speakers in what promises to be the foundation’s most ambitious forum to date.
Evolution and Impact
The 2025 edition marks a significant transformation for the Misk Global Forum, evolving beyond its traditional annual gathering format into a dynamic year-round platform. This strategic shift reflects Saudi Arabia’s growing commitment to youth empowerment and leadership development, with young people taking center stage in both design and implementation of the forum’s initiatives.
Set against the backdrop of the state-of-the-art Misk City, the non-profit development in Riyadh, the forum will feature more than 80 specialized sessions and workshops, supported by an unprecedented network of over 30 local and international partners.
Program Highlights and Innovation
The comprehensive program focuses on six key areas: arts and culture, social entrepreneurship, emerging technologies, global engagement, sports and quality of life, and sustainability. Interactive spaces and youth-led initiatives will provide practical channels for participants to develop and test collaborative solutions to real-world challenges.
This year’s forum introduces a revolutionary approach where young people transition from being passive recipients to active partners in shaping visions and decisions. The interactive environment is specifically designed to amplify youth voices and facilitate meaningful connections with local and global decision-makers.
Strategic Partnerships and Future Impact
The forum strengthens cross-sector collaboration by bringing together government entities, private sector organizations, and non-profit institutions. This integrated approach maximizes the long-term impact of youth initiatives while fostering creativity, innovation, and teamwork among young participants.
Through its expanded year-round format, the forum will serve as a continuous platform for youth engagement and development, aligned with the foundation’s impact methodology of investing in young potential.
Vision 2030 Alignment
The Misk Global Forum 2025 directly supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 objectives of empowering youth and developing human capital. By fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and global engagement among young people, the forum contributes to the Kingdom’s transformation into a knowledge-based economy while positioning Saudi Arabia as a global leader in youth development and empowerment.