Saudi Arabia is leading the race towards digital competitiveness amongst many nations. In line with Vision 2030, the Kingdom has put digital technology at the heart of transformation. Saudi youth dominate the Kingdom’s population, acting as the key enablers of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.

The priorities and values of today’s millennials are transforming the shape of the workforce of the future. Good work-life balance is a priority for a majority of young workers, even preceding career progression; flexibility and a sense of meaning derived from work rank highly as well with the gig economy rising.

Organisations in the Kingdom are increasingly using technology to create extraordinary workplace experiences, better anticipate uncertainties, take informed decisions, drive bottom line results and do things that were previously impossible. Gartner predicts that the IT spending in the MENA region is set to reach $171.3 billion in 2022, as businesses continue to fast-track their digitisation efforts.

CHROs are increasingly under pressure to adapt to tomorrow’s world of work. The pandemic has exposed significant skill gaps, shifted priorities, disruptive business models and accelerated digital transformation. Experience is at the core of every step of the employee life cycle. As HR becomes the strategic partner and takes on the driver seat to lead change, they are increasingly trying to find the balance between HR and technology. The workforce must be enabled with productivity tools, learning opportunities, and digital capabilities for the success of an organization. Keeping in mind the challenges facing HR heads in the Kingdom, the HR Tech Saudi Summit, year on year bring together top HR and IT leaders from some of the most forward thinking organizations in Saudi Arabia and global technology innovators under one roof for a period of two days to discuss latest trends, ideas and challenges faced in implementing technology for the Kingdom’s human resource functions.

It is time to share best practices and discuss the HR tools that will help employers stay ahead while navigating challenges during the new normal of work!

The 8th Annual HR Tech Saudi Summit 2024 will be all about accelerating digital transformation while putting people at the heart of the business.