the Cultural Investment Conference 2025 commenced today in Riyadh . The conference was attended by Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, along with a select group of international investors, decision-makers, cultural leaders, representatives from government and private entities and NGOs, as well as cultural entrepreneurs and innovators.
The conference continues for two days at the King Fahd Cultural Center in Riyadh, under the slogan “From our culture we build our economy,” as it constitutes a pivotal milestone in the journey of empowering the cultural sector and transforming it into a vital economic engine that enhances national identity and increases its contribution to the gross domestic product.
Strategic themes and visions
The conference explores future trends in the cultural sector and sustainable creative production through more than 38 sessions and workshops, focusing on three main pillars: investing in the richness of culture as an attractive opportunity, enhancing cultural capital with innovative mechanisms, and the role of culture in consolidating social cohesion and expanding global cultural exchange.
Local and international participation
The conference sessions will feature a number of Saudi and international officials and experts, including Deputy Minister of Culture Hamed bin Mohammed Fayez and Assistant Minister of Culture Rakan bin Ibrahim Al-Tuwaiq. Prominent figures in the global culture and investment sectors will also be in attendance, including: Charles Stewart, CEO of Sotheby's; Guillaume Cerutti, Chairman of Christie's; Noah Horowitz, CEO of Art Basel; Tony Vinciquera, Chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment; and Tarek Ben Ammar, founder of Eagles Pictures.
Strategic partners
The conference received wide interaction from cultural and governmental institutions and major companies, as its list of sponsors included the Cultural Fund as a main partner, and the Cultural Assets Group as a founding partner, in addition to a number of strategic, cultural and media partners locally and internationally.
Strengthening Saudi Vision 2030
The Cultural Investment Conference 2025 underscores its pivotal role in strengthening the Kingdom's position as a leading destination for cultural and creative industries, building on the support of the wise leadership. The conference also contributes to achieving the objectives of the National Culture Strategy within the framework of Saudi Vision 2030, reflecting the Kingdom's commitment to diversifying its economy, empowering national talent, and solidifying its cultural standing on the international stage.
