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) , The Financial Academy's Forum 2025 is set to commence Wednesday, October 8 , in Riyadh. The annual gathering features a select group of local and international decision makers and experts in finance.

Mr. Mana bin Mohamed AlKhamsan , CEO of T he Financial Academy, has explained that the fourth edition of the Forum – held under the slogan of "# Innovate_to_enable " – serves as an exceptional platform attracting leaders from across finance sector, including government officials, CEOs, experts, researchers and academics, who will convene to address key institutional and innovation issues.

"The event brings together over 20 distinguished speakers from the financial sector , who will exchange knowledge and experiences, and review global best practices in training and developing human capabilities. The effort is aimed to keep current with technological transformations and align skills with future demands. Furthermore, 16 strategic partners and high-profile organizations will participate in the Forum, reflecting the power of partnerships and cooperation in fostering the financial sector's growth."

The Financial Academy Forum 2025 will tackle important themes such as Institutional Leadership in an Evolving Environment, Sustainable Strategies for Developing Leadership Talent, and Human Capital in AI Era. Additionally, a series of specialized workshops will be held on the sidelines of the Forum, where advanced finance topics will be discussed.

Interestingly enough, the agenda of this year's edition will include a new item : Alinma Stage — a n awareness platform targeting fresh graduates and job seekers, where experts will address various issues like the professional pathways within financial sector, mechanisms for building CVs, and interview skills. This addition is intended to enhance Saudi talent's job market readiness.

During the Forum, multiple strategic initiatives and agreements will be launched in partnership with global centers of expertise , in another move to improve the capabilities of human capital. Meanwhile, a number of TFA's graduates will be honored in cooperation with GCC Board Directors Institute (BDI).

AlKhamsan concluded that the Forum is expected to have a significant impact in terms of effectively supporting the professional and training needs, as it seeks to promote financial literacy, elevate skills, and foster innovation in financial services in accordance with the highest global standards.

The Financial Academy Forum is held annually with the objective s of nurturing professional growth, strengthening communication and networking within industry, and advan cing sustainable development of human capital in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia .

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

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