Riyadh to Host Labor Market Conference in January 2026

Riyadh, December 01, 2025, SPA -- Under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Riyadh will host the third edition of the Global Labor Market Conference (GLMC). Organized by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, the event will take place from January 26 to 27, 2026, at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center (KAICC).
Held under the theme “Future in Progress,” the conference will bring together a distinguished group of decision-makers, business leaders, labor market experts, and representatives from international organizations to help shape the future of work. This year’s event will introduce innovative formats, including hackathons to develop creative solutions and academic discussions led by researchers on global priority topics.
The event will feature over 200 speakers and host more than 7,000 participants from around the world across more than 50 scheduled events and sessions.
The conference is held in partnership with the International Labour Organization, World Bank, United Nations Development Programme, and Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, lending it an international dimension and heightening the importance of its discussions and outcomes.
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