New York City · September 24–25, 2026 · During UN General Assembly High-Level Week
Day 1 · SEP 24
Saudi Arabia 2030: Capital, Innovation and Global Partnerships
THU
SEP 24
Saudi Investment Day
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET
FRI
SEP 25
EM Summit NYC
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM ET · VIP reception 5:00–5:45 PM · Investor dinner 6:00–8:30 PM
Programme
A dedicated Saudi-focused investment programme bringing together investors, founders, institutional capital, corporate leaders and international partners engaged with Saudi Arabia's transforming investment ecosystem.
15 of 15 sessions · Thursday, September 24, 2026
9:00 – 9:30 AM
Registration
Badge collection and hosted breakfast
Delegates collect badges and make first introductions over a hosted breakfast before the Saudi programme opens.
Networking · Room to be announced
Speakers: to be announced
Moderator: to be announced
9:30 – 9:45 AM
Opening
Saudi Arabia and the New Global Investment Landscape
Framing remarks on Saudi Arabia's transformation under Vision 2030 and its role as a platform for regional and global growth.
Public Policy & Economic Diplomacy · Room to be announced
Speakers: to be announced
Moderator: to be announced
9:45 – 10:15 AM
Keynote
Saudi Vision 2030: From Economic Transformation to Global Investment Opportunity
A macro keynote on how Vision 2030's diversification agenda translates into investable ecosystems for international capital.
Private Capital & Emerging-Market Investment · Room to be announced
Speakers: to be announced
Moderator: to be announced
10:15 – 11:00 AM
Panel
The sectors carrying Saudi Arabia's next growth decade
A sector tour of the non-oil economy: AI, digital infrastructure, tourism, renewables, healthcare, manufacturing, logistics and mining.
Private Capital & Emerging-Market Investment · Room to be announced
Speakers: to be announced
Moderator: to be announced
11:00 – 11:15 AM
Break
Refreshment and networking break
A short break for refreshments, partner exhibits and introductions.
Networking · Room to be announced
Speakers: to be announced
Moderator: to be announced
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
Panel
Sovereign, institutional and private capital in the Saudi market
How sovereign, institutional, family-office, private-equity and venture capital are structuring participation in the Saudi market.
Private Capital & Emerging-Market Investment · Room to be announced
Speakers: to be announced
Moderator: to be announced
12:00 – 12:30 PM
Fireside
What durable cross-border partnership actually requires
A candid conversation on structuring long-term partnerships between international firms and Saudi institutions.
Founders, Enterprises & Cross-Border Growth · Room to be announced
Speakers: to be announced
Moderator: to be announced
12:30 – 1:30 PM
Networking
Hosted tables by sector
A hosted lunch with themed tables, plus a dedicated prayer break for delegates.
Networking · Room to be announced
Speakers: to be announced
Moderator: to be announced
1:30 – 2:15 PM
Panel
Compute, cloud, data and applied AI in the Kingdom
Where digital infrastructure, applied AI and fintech are creating commercial opportunity across the Saudi economy.
Technology, Artificial Intelligence & Fintech · Room to be announced
Speakers: to be announced
Moderator: to be announced
2:15 – 3:00 PM
Panel
Urban development, mobility, hospitality and the visitor economy
Infrastructure delivery, urban development and the fast-scaling tourism and hospitality economy.
Public Policy & Economic Diplomacy · Room to be announced
Speakers: to be announced
Moderator: to be announced
3:00 – 3:15 PM
Break
Refreshment and networking break
A short afternoon break before the final sessions.
Networking · Room to be announced
Speakers: to be announced
Moderator: to be announced
3:15 – 4:00 PM
Panel
How international allocators are approaching the market
International allocators discuss mandates, risk frameworks and the practical route from interest to committed capital.
Private Capital & Emerging-Market Investment · Room to be announced
Speakers: to be announced
Moderator: to be announced
4:00 – 4:35 PM
Showcase
Selected companies and opportunities presented to qualified investors
Selected companies and investment opportunities may present to qualified investors and strategic partners.
Founders, Enterprises & Cross-Border Growth · Room to be announced
Speakers: to be announced
Moderator: to be announced
4:35 – 4:50 PM
Fireside
From Vision to Investment: Building Long-Term International Partnerships
A closing conversation on converting strategy and interest into long-term international investment partnerships.
Public Policy & Economic Diplomacy · Room to be announced
Speakers: to be announced
Moderator: to be announced
4:50 – 5:00 PM
Closing
Saudi Investment Day concludes
Closing remarks and a preview of the main summit on September 25.
Networking · Room to be announced
Speakers: to be announced
Moderator: to be announced
Preliminary programme — session titles, sequencing and speakers are subject to confirmation.
EM Summit NYC is an independent event. Nothing in this programme implies endorsement, sponsorship or participation by the Public Investment Fund, the Government of Saudi Arabia or any Vision 2030 body. EM Summit NYC is an independently organized event held in New York during United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week. The event is not affiliated with or endorsed by the United Nations unless explicitly stated.
