World Investment Conference kicks off in Riyadh on Nov. 25

The World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) and Invest Saudi will hold the 28th annual World Investment Conference (WIC) in Riyadh from Nov. 25 to 27, under the patronage of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

The event will gather global leaders in investment, government, and international entities to tackle the theme “Harnessing Digital Transformation and Sustainable Growth: Scaling Investment Opportunities”, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Key highlights of this year’s WIC include high-level dialogues with government ministers, insightful panel discussions covering technology, sustainability, and economic cooperation, as well as workshops for investment professionals.

This year’s WIC “will be a platform for sharing our nation’s strategic vision with our partners, and an invaluable opportunity to highlight our status as a trusted partner for sustainable economic growth,” said Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih.

“We look forward to welcoming investment leaders from around the world to forge partnerships that will benefit both the Kingdom and global economies,” he added.