Riyadh – Sharikat Mubasher: Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) launched the fourth edition of the PIF–Private Sector Forum 2026, aiming to strengthen the competitiveness of the Kingdom’s private sector and create new opportunities for investors, companies, and the workforce. Speaking at the opening of the forum in Riyadh, Jerry Todd, Head of National Development at PIF, said the event focuses on enabling a more competitive private sector by expanding access to investment opportunities. He noted that this year’s forum introduced one-on-one meetings with companies to directly present investment prospects, with the total value of opportunities showcased at the forum exceeding SAR 70 billion.

Todd added that participants can explore more than 120 localization investment opportunities through dedicated digital screens at the venue, supported by specialized teams to help companies book meetings instantly over the two-day event.

He also explained that PIF provides comprehensive information on seven support programs designed to facilitate investment. According to Todd, attendees can benefit from the forum by attending presentations and workshops, engaging with PIF portfolio companies, reviewing available opportunities through dedicated booths, and networking with more than 100 companies already investing in Saudi Arabia.

The two-day forum is being held at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh and highlights business opportunities offered by PIF and its portfolio companies, supporting greater collaboration and private sector participation in the Kingdom’s economic growth.