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3rd-4th November 2025 | voco Riyadh by IHG, KSA

A big thank you to all participants, speakers, sponsors, and partners from the HR Tech Saudi Summit organizing team. Your invaluable contributions were pivotal to the event’s success, fostering meaningful connections, insightful discussions, and collaborative initiatives.

We look forward to meeting you at the 9th Annual HR Tech Saudi Summit in Riyadh, KSA on 3rd-4th November 2025.

2025 Advisory Board Members & Speakers

Visionaries Who Are Ready to Rock Our Stage

The Digital Kingdom’s New Era: People at the Heart of Tech Advancement

About HR TECH Saudi Summit

Saudi Arabia’s HR technology landscape is experiencing unprecedented growth, with the market projected to surge from USD 576.8 million in 2024 to USD 1,029.10 million by 2031, reflecting a robust CAGR of 10.70%. This rapid expansion is fueled by the nation’s ambitious Vision 2030, which is catalyzing digital transformation across government, oil & gas, real estate, healthcare, banking, utilities, telecom, and education sectors. Organizations are embracing cloud-based, mobile-first HR systems for streamlined payroll, leave management, and employee self-service, while HR budgets increasingly prioritize automation, AI-powered recruitment, and advanced compliance tools.

As companies invest in upskilling and reskilling—particularly in AI, analytics, and data-driven HR—challenges persist in integrating new technologies with legacy systems, maintaining compliance, and adapting to Saudization policies. The focus on workforce nationalization and automation is especially pronounced in government and large enterprises, aligning with the broader national agenda.

The HR Tech Saudi Summit stands at the forefront of this transformation, convening industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers to explore critical topics such as cloud-based HR solutions, AI-powered talent acquisition, data-driven decision-making, and employee autonomy. The event highlights best practices for talent retention, remote and hybrid work models, diversity and inclusion, and the integration of AI with the human touch. It also addresses the unique needs of SMEs versus large enterprises, regulatory changes, cybersecurity, and the evolving role of HR as a community builder.

With over 1,600 tech startups and $412 million in funding in H1 2024, Saudi Arabia’s tech ecosystem is thriving. The HR Tech Saudi Summit not only showcases cutting-edge solutions but also contributes to shaping a future-ready workforce, empowering people, and driving sustainable growth in the digital kingdom.

Opening Keynote Speaker

Nabeela Elsayed

Marshall Goldsmith MG100 Executive Coach | WXN Top 100 Most Powerful Women | HRD Global 100

Nabeela Elsayed, award-winning executive and former Walmart Canada COO brings two decades of global leadership at brands like IKEA and Starbucks. In her keynote, “Navigating the Unknown: Charting a More Human Future of Work,” she challenges HR leaders to reimagine leadership, balance tech with culture, and build resilient, inclusive workplaces.

Highlights of the 9th Annual HR TECH Saudi Summit

HR Tech Saudi Summit 2025

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Networking your Way

Connect with over 400+ top HR and Tech decision-makers. Forge valuable relationships that can accelerate your business growth and open doors across the Saudi market.

02

Global and Regional Perspectives

Learn from a dynamic mix of international and regional speakers, offering diverse perspectives and fresh thinking on the evolving HR Tech landscape.

03

Amplified Brand Visibility

Boost your brand’s profile with extensive marketing promotions through QnA’s influential digital channels. Reach more than 100,000 HR and Tech leaders in the region via targeted email campaigns and digital outreach.

04

Case Study Showcase

Gain actionable insights from practical case studies. Discover how leading organizations across various industries are overcoming challenges and driving innovation in HR technology.

05

Speaker’s Corner

Enjoy exclusive access to our Speaker’s Table-an unparalleled opportunity to engage directly with influential speakers, thought leaders, and industry pioneers.

06

Live Future Insights

Take part in live surveys and interactive sessions to gather real-time insights and predictions about the future of HR, helping you stay ahead of emerging trends.

07

Addressing Today’s Challenges

Our agenda is curated to tackle the most pressing HR Tech challenges of 2025, ensuring every session is timely, relevant, and impactful.

08

Interactive Hackathon

Collaborate with CHROs and HR Tech leaders in our high-energy hackathon. Brainstorm, innovate, and co-create bold solutions tailored to regional challenges.

09

Kingdom’s HR Tech Awards

Celebrate excellence and recognize outstanding achievements in HR technology within the Kingdom at our prestigious awards ceremony.

2024 Closing Keynote Speaker

John Sanei

Global Futurist, 5x Best-selling Author, Keynote Speaker on Human Al Dynamics explains on Emotional Intelligence in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

John Sanei’s closing keynote, “The Human AI Symphony,” explored human value in an AI world. He emphasized Emotional Intelligence (EQ) as key to adaptability, linking it to creative thinking. Sanei presented a three-pronged approach to emotional mastery, offering tools for HR professionals to nurture adaptable workforces.

Event Highlights

HR Tech Saudi Summit 2025

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Hours of Networking

Changing face of kingdom's HR transformation!

People & Technology
Health & Benefits
Employee Experience & Wellbeing
Recruitment and Talent Retention
Leadership & Culture
Skills & Lifelong Learning
AI & Data Analytics
Workforce Models & Changing Expectations
DEI & Belonging

KINGDOM’S HR TECH AWARDS

KINGDOM’S HR TECH AWARDS
Individual

01

Kingdom’s HR Leader of
the Year
This award honors top C-level executive for their achievements in developing and executing HR strategies that align with organizational goals.

02

Kingdom’s Woman HR
Leader of the Year
This award recognizes top C-level women executive for their achievements in developing and executing HR strategies that support organizational goals.

03

Kingdom’s Transformation Leader of the Year
This award honors top C-level executives for creating customized employee experiences using digital platforms like data analytics, AI, and RPA

KINGDOM’S HR TECH AWARDS

01

Organization for the Year for Happiness Quotient
This award recognizes organizations with exceptional programs enhancing employee physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing, positively impacting engagement, productivity, and culture.

02

HR Team of the Year
This award celebrates exceptional HR teams driving collaboration, innovation, and organizational success through impactful programs and a positive work culture.

03

HR Tech Innovation of the Year
This award recognizes organizations using innovative technologies to transform HR, significantly enhancing efficiency, employee experience, and talent management processes.

04

AI-Powered HR Initiative of the Year
This award honors organizations that effectively use AI to enhance HR processes, streamline tasks, personalize employee experiences, and support strategic initiatives.

05

Trailblazer Organization in Women’s Leadership Award
This award recognizes organizations advancing women in leadership, demonstrating commitment to creating pathways for female executives and fostering an inclusive corporate culture.

Key highlights for Product Demonstration

HR Tech Saudi Summit 2024

Duration

Duration:
10-minute product demonstration

Audience

Audience:
Representatives from each delegate company (Number of participants are subject to change based on the availability and signups)

Focus

Focus:
Live demo addressing a specific problem statement provided by the delegates

Participants

Participants:
Hand-picked delegates who have expressed interest in the identified problem

Location

Location:
Dedicated space in the exhibition lounge

Facilities

Facilities:
Equipped display area for your product demonstration

Schedule

Schedule:
Finalized slots will be prominently displayed in the
exhibition lounge

The Digital Kingdom’s New Era: People at the Heart of Tech Advancement

What People Are Saying About Us

HR Tech Saudi Summit 

The overall experience is making peer-to-peer connections, it's a very good vibe, lots of senior delegates, impactful keynotes, I must say, very good speakers, so very, very educational and inspiring. I think the quality of delegates is really good. I am super impressed, it's top-notch, very executive level delegates and great interactions with all the delegates that I met, so very good. Personally, I think I've made about 20 to 30 connections, and I hope to see a lot of business coming in. To describe the event in one sentence, I would say it's bringing back the human and human resources because all the human connections I made were memorable and everlasting.

Oracle

We are regular participants with the HR Tech Summit and we usually are present in every year's edition and this year is no different. It's a brilliant fraternity conference where the decision makers, influencers and everyone who is related to the HR fraternity is present and it's a great place to connect with the potentials. We've met a lot of influencers and decision makers and usually this brings in Great Place to Work footprint into the local HR fraternity, which does result in business relationships. One of the most effective contemporary HR and technological forum in Saudi Arabia and I think it's one of its kind. I would definitely rate it as 10 because everything is so wonderful around here.

Great Place to Work

IT has been a great experience. It's a massive opportunity that we see to bring the cutting-edge AI solution for the companies here in Saudi Arabia or the Middle East region to bring you know our patented AI which has been successful for the other markets, how do we bring that solution for the companies here driving the Saudi 2030 vision, helping the economy with the right end of talent strategy and the human capital. I had a great conversation with especially the delegates who joined, the speakers, the delegates who visited us during last couple of days.

X0PA AI

It's been an amazing experience so far. There's been some great presentations around the emergence of innovative technologies and meeting a lot of like-minded HR individuals that are looking for ways to improve their employee engagement and people culture. Quality of the delegates has been fantastic. I've met a lot of C-level executives, and they have a vision for the future, and they're really interested in how technology can help them enable that vision. I've made about seven or eight connections, and I definitely see business happening in the future. This has been a great opportunity to connect with People in the HR community are looking for the type of workforce management solutions that we provide to the community.

Altron

I had the pleasure to join special people in this event where we have interacted and we have exchanged a lot of ideas, very inspiring ideas, and happy to be here. This is basically the place we were exchanged that kind of knowledge, what kind of trends, what kind of impacts. We get to capture a lot of ideas and also exchange experiences. A big applause to the organizers because this is was very thoughtful, how basically they brought those kind of leaders and blend of different industries in the same place. and just make sure that you know everything was in order, from hosting the events, how basically they took care of the small bits and pieces inside the events. We felt welcomed, we felt very insightful and inspired by the organizers.

Abdul Latif Jameel Enterprises

It was great event with depth and amazing expertise. HR Tech event provided great platform to meet and network with HR and transformation leaders. I enjoyed it and looking forward for the upcoming event.

ESNAD

Actually, it was a very pleasant experience. I'm extremely happy. First day was a little bit slow, but now second day, actually it was amazing. I'm really happy with it. Actually, they are high quality decision makers. The quality of them is extremely of high. I have around 40 business cards till now, so I'm in love with it, MashaAllah. And if you have to describe the Connecting with decision makers in HR industry. I would definitely give HR Tech Saudi Summit.

Cura

Our experience is good, the audience is good, and the environment is good, and the team that organizing the event was very good. The quality of delegate is good and relevant as the event is concerned, the audience will be the only HR and the IT persons. So overall the good experience. We made many connections, and we hope that we'll close approx. five to six deals from this event. Overall experience is very good.

Flow HCM

Thank you for the excellent organization everything was seamless and thoughtfully planned. The selection of vendors for the exhibition was impressive as well.

Red Sea Global

Thank you very much for, this day and for asking me to participate. It was a very good participation and good event. I enjoyed every part of it. I wish I could have stayed a little bit longer.

HRDF

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