Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The Housing and Sustainable Urban Development Forum 2026 officially opened today in Riyadh, bringing together senior government officials, policymakers, developers, investors, and industry leaders to discuss the future of housing delivery and sustainable urban development in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The forum is supported by key national and international organizations, including the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, the National Housing Company, the Saudi Building Code Center, the Saudi Council of Engineers, and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, highlighting strong alignment with national development priorities and long term urban planning objectives.
More than three hundred senior delegates are participating in the two day forum, with a high proportion of decision makers and project owners in attendance. The opening day focused on accelerating large scale housing delivery, promoting sustainable and green urban development, advancing smart city initiatives, strengthening public and private sector collaboration, and unlocking investment opportunities across the housing sector.
Day One featured keynote addresses, high level panel discussions, and expert presentations examining regulatory frameworks, public private partnership models, investment strategies, and innovation in construction technologies aimed at delivering inclusive, resilient, and future ready communities.
A dedicated exhibition opened alongside the conference, showcasing solutions and innovations from leading regional and international companies across construction, building materials, sustainability, climate responsive design, and urban planning, reinforcing the forum role as a platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and partnership building.
As housing demand continues to grow across the Kingdom, the Housing and Sustainable Urban Development Forum continues tomorrow with further case studies and expert led discussions focused on shaping the next phase of sustainable housing and urban development in Saudi Arabia.
