The Financial Academy (FA) has revealed the date for the third edition of its annual forum. According to the leading financial education and training institution, the Financial Academy Forum 2024 (FAF 2024) will be happening on October 9^th, under the patronage 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. The event is inspired by the FA’s strategies and initiatives aimed at enabling the Saudi financial sector to develop, thrive and prosper.

Held under the theme “Sustainable Talent Growth,” the Forum covers numerous key topics relevant to its message of “Fostering Institutional Excellence Through Training and Development (T&D) Best Practices in Modern Era”. Thus, the panel discussions address issues such as Leadership in the Age of Technology and Innovation; Thriving through Rapid Changes: Building a Culture of Continuous Learning; AI as a Tool for Improving Employee Experience and Boosting Productivity in Modern Workplaces; and the Role of T&D and Talent Development in Navigating Sustainability.

The FAF 2024, due to take place at King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) in Riyadh, aims to empower leaders to leverage technology and drive innovation, integrate continuous learning into employee’s career journey, enhance training effectiveness using AI-driven evaluations and continuous improvement, and foster sustainability through T&D.

Serving as an annual, vibrant platform for finance industry decision makers, the Forum attracts senior government officials, heads of authorities and institutions, CEOs, as well as distinguished researchers, academics, experts and professionals in finance and investment areas. They gather to explore new methods and techniques for improving the financial sector human capital’s capabilities and skills in alignment with the sector’s future needs.