Global CSR Forum 2026 (Second Edition)

HRSD held the second Global CSR Forum in Riyadh on 5–6 October 2026 under the theme “From Commitment to Impact”, reporting more than 3,000 participants and over 40 sessions.

Status

Completed

Date

5 October 2026 to 6 October 2026

Venue and city

Sofitel Riyadh Hotel and Convention Center, Riyadh

Organizer

Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD)

Official website

www.hrsd.gov.sa/en/n/5581852

Target audience

Ministers, decision-makers, private-sector executives, investors, academics, experts, civil society and representatives of international organisations.

Category

Business Forums

The second edition of the Global CSR Forum took place on 5 and 6 October 2026 at the Sofitel Riyadh Hotel and Convention Center. It was organised by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development under the patronage of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and ran under the theme “From Commitment to Impact”.

Format and participation

The ministry’s closing announcement reported more than 3,000 participants, over 100 speakers and more than 40 specialised sessions. A CSR award ceremony recognising companies with measurable results was held alongside the forum.

Focus areas

HRSD organised the discussions around six pillars:

• Strategy and integration
• Climate, nature and just transition
• Workforce, talent and social impact
• Responsible innovation
• Digital transformation and CSR
• Governance, trust and standards

Note for businesses

The emphasis on governance, standards and measurable impact suggests that companies may benefit from reviewing how their CSR activities are documented and reported, particularly where they engage with government programmes or institutional investors.

Why the event matters

Corporate social responsibility and sustainability reporting are moving towards measurable outcomes, and the ministry used the forum to push that direction. Companies in the Kingdom can expect growing interest from government, investors and partners in how CSR commitments are governed, measured and disclosed.

Sources

• HRSD: Global CSR Forum Concludes in Riyadh with 3,000+ Participants
• HRSD: Global CSR Forum launches tomorrow in Riyadh
• SPA: Riyadh to Host Global CSR Forum in October

Details verified against the organizer's official information on 6 November 2026. Dates, venues and status can change: confirm on the official website before travelling.