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The Association for Talent Development (ATD), in partnership with QnA International, has announced the eighth edition of the ATD Saudi Arabia Conference and Exhibition. Scheduled for November 17–18, 2025, in Riyadh, the event stands as the Kingdom's most influential gathering for learning and development professionals, designed to bridge global innovation with regional ambition under the theme "Future-Ready Workforce: Empowering Saudi Talent for Vision 2030."
Quick Intel
The ATD Saudi Arabia Conference 2025 will be held on November 17-18 in Riyadh.
The theme is "Future-Ready Workforce: Empowering Saudi Talent for Vision 2030."
The event will focus on leveraging AI, behavioral science, and agile leadership.
The keynote speaker is Curtis Bateman, a senior vice president at FranklinCovey.
New features include an AI in Talent Development Workshop with Arizona State University.
The conference aims to be a catalyst for building a culture of learning and performance.
Aligning with National Ambition
Now in its eighth year, the conference has become a cornerstone of the Kingdom's L&D landscape, serving as a vital platform for organizations to develop the human capabilities required for national transformation. The event is strategically aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, focusing on how to harness the power of AI, behavioral science, and agile leadership to drive performance and innovation. This year's conference will provide delegates with groundbreaking insights to prepare their workforce for the next decade of economic and social change.
Expert Insights and Immersive Learning
The conference will open with a keynote from Curtis Bateman, a globally recognized expert on change leadership and senior vice president at FranklinCovey. His session will delve into the psychology of adaptation, exploring how leaders can turn disruption into growth and lead their teams through meaningful, lasting change. Beyond keynote presentations, the event will feature exclusive ATD Certificate Programs and a first-of-its-kind AI in Talent Development Workshop developed in collaboration with Arizona State University, offering participants hands-on experience with the latest methodologies.
A Platform for Transformational Change
The event is expected to draw hundreds of HR and L&D professionals, positioning Riyadh as the region's epicenter for learning innovation. With support from partners like FranklinCovey Middle East, Leon Institute, and Ivory Training, the conference is designed to be more than an event; it is a catalyst for equipping professionals with the skills to drive transformational change within their organizations, directly contributing to the human development goals outlined in Saudi Vision 2030.
By fostering collaboration and sharing global best practices, the ATD Saudi Arabia Conference continues to empower the region's talent development community. It provides the essential tools and strategies for building a resilient, future-ready workforce capable of thriving in an era of constant change and opportunity.
The Association for Talent Development (ATD) is the world's largest professional membership organization supporting those who develop the knowledge and skills of employees, improve performance, and help to achieve results for the organizations they serve. Established in 1943, the association was previously known as the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD).
ATD's members come from more than 100 countries and work in public and private organizations in every industry sector. ATD supports talent development professionals who gather locally in volunteer-led US chapters and international member networks, and with international strategic partners.
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