The Saudi Arabia Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka hosted the Saudi Vision 2030 Forum, sharing the Kingdom’s ambitious transformation with a global audience, as part of the Saudi National Day celebrations.
The forum brought together thought leaders, innovators, and Saudi visionaries to share the Kingdom’s ambitious roadmap for the future with an audience throughout the day of 5,000 attendees.
Focused on the three foundational pillars of Vision 2030 - A Vibrant Society, A Thriving Economy, and an Ambitious Nation, the forum opened with a keynote speech from Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf, Mayor of Riyadh Region.
Visitors participated in an engaging programme featuring panel discussions, short films, and presentations. These sessions highlighted Saudi Arabia’s progress towards sustainable development, economic diversification and social transformation. and featured high-level Saudi government officials and C-Suite level speakers, including:
* Michael Dyke, CEO of New Murabba,
* Eng. Fawaz Alrabeh, CEO of the National Transformation Program,
* Thamir Alsadoun, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Expo 2030 Riyadh Company,
* Maan Nagadi, General Manager of Vision Realization Office and
* Anas Almudaifer, CEO of the Human Capability Development Program.
Key highlights included:
* Unlocking Saudi Arabia’s Human Potential and Shared Prosperity, a panel with the Human Capability Development Program (HDCP)
* A conversation with the Ministry of Sport
* A presentation from King Salman International Airport
* Insights from the Cultural Development Fund explored how culture can be an economic powerhouse
* A Saudi Green Initiative panel redefining global sustainability under Vision 2030.
Dr Ghazi bin Faisal Binzagr, Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Japan and the Commissioner General of the Saudi Arabia Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, said: “The Saudi Vision 2030 Forum stood as a platform for dialogue, innovation, and global cooperation. It brought together leaders and partners from diverse fields to exchange perspectives on Saudi Arabia’s continuing transformation and the opportunities it creates. As we commemorated our National Day, we drew strength from our heritage while looking to the future with a shared commitment to sustainable growth and enduring international partnerships.”
The Saudi Vision 2030 Forum is part of over 700 events hosted by the Saudi Arabia Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka. Until October 13, visitors to the Saudi Arabia Pavilion can experience a wide range of Saudi culture, heritage, and art through various programs. - TradeArabia News Service
