For schools looking to meet globally ambitious families in one of the region’s most dynamic education markets, Riyadh is a strategic place to start.
📍 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
November 9
Agent Networking Event
A fast-growing capital where ambition, education investment, and global readiness are shaping the future of family decision-making.
→ Riyadh’s 2026 population is estimated at 7.6 million.
→ Riyadh’s population could reach 9.6 million by 2030.
→ By 2030, Riyadh is forecast to include 4.1 million Saudi nationals and 5.5 million expatriates.
→ Real GDP grew 4.5% in 2025.
→ 675 global companies are licensed to establish regional headquarters in Riyadh.
→ K–12 education market valued at €25.4 billion in 2025.
Location: Riyadh Marriott Hotel
Cost for Schools: $3,200 • £2,370 • €2,740
Schedule
Agent & School Registration |
9:15 am - 9:45 am |
Agent Orientation |
10:00 am - 10:45 am |
20-Minute Agent Sessions |
11:00 am - 2:15 pm* |
Luncheon |
2:15 pm am - 3:30 pm |
*One coffee break
Enrolment Directors love our Agent Networking Events in
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
"It was inspiring to discuss 3+1 & 2+2 pathways, short programs, cultural experiences, AP®️ subjects, partnership models, university advancement, and the #EcoleDifference with esteemed educators and agents from the region.
A big thanks to John A. Williamson and Mary O'Connor, EdD, for the hospitality and for hosting their first EMA event in the region."
—Henrik Kavander
Head of Marketing, Communication and Admissions
Ecole d’Humanité | Switzerland 🇨🇭
Preparing for Your Trip
→ A strategic first stop following the ARAMCO Fair.
→ A market shaped by Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and a national focus on education, future skills, and global competitiveness.
→ A growing family market with internationally minded Saudi and expatriate families.
→ A city where schools can build early relationships in one of the region’s most dynamic education markets.
Families in Riyadh are thinking long-term: academic quality, confidence, safety, English fluency, university access, and future career opportunity.
Riyadh sits at the centre of Saudi Arabia’s growth story, making it a strategic place to begin the fall series and continue momentum after the ARAMCO Fair.
Riyadh sits at the centre of Saudi Arabia’s growth story, making it a strategic place to begin the fall series and continue momentum after the ARAMCO Fair.
Airport: King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
Riyadh is increasingly accessible for international school teams, with growing business travel infrastructure and direct regional connections.
→ UK, U.S., Canadian, and many European travellers may be eligible for a Saudi eVisa.
→ Saudi eVisas are available online for eligible travellers.
https://visa.visitsaudi.com/
→ The tourist eVisa allows multiple entries for one year, with stays of up to 90 days.
→ Schools should confirm entry requirements before booking travel.