The Financial Academy's Forum 2025 is taking place on October 8, at King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) Conference Center, the training powerhouse has announced. The fourth edition of the annual event will be held under the auspices of H.E. Mr. Mohammed bin Abdullah ElKuwaiz, Chairman of the Capital Market Authority (CMA) and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of The Financial Academy (TFA) .

Bearing the slogan of "#Innovate_to_enable", this year's forum reaffirms TFA's commitment to fostering innovation as a cornerstone for developing the financial sector and enabling it to navigate future challenges. The event will cover critical themes, most notably Strengthening Institutional Agility Through Driving Innovation, Institutional Leadership in an Evolving Environment, Sustainable Strategies for Developing Leadership Talent, and Human Capital in AI Era.

Mr. Mana bin Mohamed AlKhamsan, CEO of the Financial Academy, has revealed that the forum will see the launch of numerous strategic initiatives that are focused on optimizing talent capabilities, noting that the initiatives will be implemented in cooperation with local, regional and global organizations.

He added that several agreements, aiming to upskill human capital and help it adapt to the evolving demands of the coming era, will be concluded.

"The forum seeks to offer inspiring experiences to support the financial institutions' sustainable growth and enhance their adaptability to global changes. Additionally, it serves as a platform for exchanging insights and expertise between regional and international leaders, decision makers and experts, and building new partnerships that would elevate workforce efficiency and advance the financial sector development," explained Mr. AlKhamsan.

The forum's main panel discussions will feature a select group of the financial sector leaders as well as a number of local and international experts; while specialized workshops will be organized on the sidelines of the gathering, where diverse topics relevant to the finance industry will be covered.

Moreover, The Financial Academy has added a new item to this year's agenda: Alinma Stage — a financial awareness platform where a number of experts and mentors will deliver interactive sessions to promote financial literacy among different segments of society.

The Financial Academy Forum is an annual high-profile event that brings together senior government officials, heads of authorities and institutions, CEOs, as well as distinguished researchers, academics, experts and practitioners in areas of finance and investment. The gathering is intended to explore the newest global methods and best practices for improving human capital’s capabilities and skills, in alignment with the financial sector’s future aspirations and demands.

To learn more and to register for the forum, please visit

https://forum.fa.gov.sa/home