The Education and Training Investment Forum 2026 (ETIF) concludes with recommendations supporting the development of the education and training sectors
The Education and Training Investment Forum 2026 concluded its activities, which featured a series of dialogue sessions and specialized workshops that focused on key investment opportunities in education and training sectors. The sessions reviewed national and international models that contribute to enhancing financial sustainability, increasing spending efficiency, and improving the quality of educational outcomes, in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
The forum, on its second day, organized several specialized sessions, with a highlight being the session titled “From Education to Financial Markets." This session explored the opportunities for listing educational companies in financial markets. It also examined the effects of financial planning, governance, and transparency on educational institutions' readiness for listing. Additionally, the discussion addressed how listing can support expansion, enhance sustainability, and contribute to institutional growth.
The session titled “Educational Technologies and Artificial Intelligence" discussed investment prospects in the digital transformation of education. It emphasized the significance of utilizing artificial intelligence to develop innovative educational solutions and create personalized learning experiences.
The session, "Models for Purchasing Educational Services from the Private Sector", focused on governance frameworks, monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, and risk management. Additionally, it examined existing projects in public education and specialized educational pathways that are managed according to well-defined performance indicators aimed at continuous improvement.
In the early childhood sector, the session on “The Strategic and Economic Impact of Investing in Early Childhood" affirmed that this sector represents a fundamental pillar for building human capital, stressing the importance of partnerships with the private sector to accelerate development and achieve a sustainable economic and educational impact, while announcing initiatives that enable mothers to invest in nurseries and kindergartens according to approved regulatory frameworks.
The session titled “Stimulating Investment in Education and Training: Real Estate Assets, Data, and Business Models," highlighted the essential role of educational real estate assets. It emphasized the value of public-private partnerships in financing and project development. The session also noted that data is critical for informed investment decisions and for creating efficient, sustainable business models.
The forum reviewed the experience of transforming university innovation into investment success through models that promote entrepreneurship, asset development, and investment in intellectual production and the educational content industry.
The exhibition that accompanied the forum drew a significant number of investors, stakeholders, and educational leaders. It showcased participation from both local and international educational and training companies, as well as private and public universities and relevant government agencies. Furthermore, there was a dedicated area for direct consultations, where several leaders from the Ministry of Education engaged with attendees to empower investors and support their investment journey.
The conclusion of the forum reaffirmed the Kingdom's dedication to improving the investment landscape in the education and training sectors. It emphasized the importance of establishing sustainable strategic partnerships that will enhance national competitiveness and foster integrated educational and economic development.
