About the Forum

Learn about the Education & Training Investment Forum

2nd Edition 2026

EDUCATION & TRAINING INVESTMENT FORUM

The Education and Training Investment Forum represents a national platform that brings together decision-makers, leaders of government entities, and investors, with the aim of supporting transformation in the education and training sector by highlighting promising investment opportunities and enhancing the role of education as a key driver of sustainable economic growth. The importance of the forum stems from its role as a practical space for dialogue and decision-making, where it connects educational policies with investment opportunities, showcases partnership models, and discusses regulatory and financing challenges, thereby enhancing the attractiveness of the sector for capital and innovation, in alignment with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. The forum delivers added value for investors by highlighting promising opportunities in general, higher, vocational, and technical education, in addition to discussing business models and financing pathways. It also provides a platform for investors to engage with government entities and build strategic partnerships. Overall, the forum serves as a strategic platform to support the transformation of education into a productive sector and to strengthen the knowledge economy through investment and sustainable partnerships.

+1500
Participants
+40
Speakers
+200
Experts
8
Dialogue Sessions
10
Workshops

Vision

A leading regional and global forum for educational investment and innovation, contributing to Saudi Vision 2030 and the development of a sustainable knowledge-based economy.

Forum Objectives

01

Activating investment partnerships between the public and private sectors.

02

Empowering investors and entrepreneurs in education and training.

03

Supporting digital transformation and innovation.

04

Enhancing education quality and human capital development.

05

Contributing to Saudi Vision 2030.

Target Audience

Relevant government entities

Local and international investors in education and training

Investment and venture capital funds

Banks and financial institutions

Public and private universities

Education and EdTech companies

Entrepreneurs and innovators

Regulatory and legislative authorities

National giga projects

Advisory and financial service providers

Relevant government entities

Local and international investors in education and training

Investment and venture capital funds

Banks and financial institutions

Public and private universities

Education and EdTech companies

Entrepreneurs and innovators

Regulatory and legislative authorities

National giga projects

Advisory and financial service providers

Core Pillars

01

Developing Infrastructure for Public and Governmental Schools

02

Universities Between Knowledge and Non-Knowledge Investment

03

Investment in Vocational Education and Educational Talent Development

04

Developing the Early Education Economy

05

Accelerating Digital Transformation in Educational Technologies

Strategic Partners & Supporting Entities

Government entities

Education and training ecosystem

Universities, colleges, and academies

Regulatory and oversight authorities

Financial institutions

Investment funds

Technology and digital education companies

Advisory and consulting firms

Global and regional companies