The Global Labor Market Conference (GLMC) has unveiled its speaker lineup for the third edition of the conference, taking place on 26–27 January 2026 at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center (KAICC) in Riyadh. The conference will bring together speakers and experts from more than 120 countries, convening more than 200 international experts, including over 40 ministers, heads of international organizations, leading economists, CEOs, and policymakers, reinforcing the conference’s position as a leading global platform for shaping labor market solutions.
Held under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, GLMC 2026 returns under the theme “Future in Progress”, reflecting the transformations reshaping the world of work, including technological transformation, skills development, strengthening labor market resilience, and aligning policies with the evolving nature of work.
GLMC 2026 is supported by strategic partnerships with leading international organizations, including the International Labour Organization (ILO), the World Bank, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), King’s Trust International, UN Tourism, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (Misk) – reinforcing its standing as a trusted global platform for collaboration on labor market policy. (Press release)
