The Forum

The Forum at Downtown Design Riyadh

A cornerstone of Downtown Design, The Forum presents a curated series of talks, panel discussions, and keynotes featuring influential voices from across the global and regional design industries. This thought-leadership platform brings together architects, interior designers, creative entrepreneurs, and cultural commentators to explore the ideas shaping design today—and, in the context of Saudi Arabia's dynamic growth, its role in shaping the design future of tomorrow.

At its Riyadh debut in 2025, The Forum presented a roster of high-profile speakers and emerging voices, with programming curated to engage Saudi Arabia’s growing design and creative community, spotlighting conversations around innovation, sustainability, materiality, and the evolving identity of design in the Middle East.

For the 2026 edition, The Forum will continue to foster meaningful dialogue and collaboration—connecting international expertise with local insights in a format that promotes open exchange and reflects the Kingdom's design ambitions and cultural context.