Riyadh to Host First International ‘BEYOND PROFIT’ Forum for Non-Profit Sector

Riyadh: Riyadh will host the inaugural BEYOND PROFIT International Forum from December 3-5, 2025. Organized by the National Center for the Nonprofit Sector (NCNP), the event will bring together global leaders from nonprofit organizations, private sector companies, governments, regulatory bodies, NGOs, and other change agents from around the world.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the forum is designed as a catalyst for global dialogue and innovation. It will highlight the latest trends, technologies, and best practices that are guiding the nonprofit sector toward a more sustainable and impactful future. Key discussions will focus on funding strategies, the role of social entrepreneurship and innovation in job creation, and successful case studies that foster social and economic development.

Bringing together more than 80 speakers and 1,500 participants from around the world, the event will unite leaders of non-profit organizations, development agencies, international institutions, social entrepreneurs, researchers, policymakers, government officials, young innovators, data specialists, financial institutions, and corporate social responsibility leaders, all united by a common vision of empowering the non-profit ecosystem.

Through this diversity of perspectives, the forum will focus on key strategies shaping the future of the sector and encourage enhanced cross-sectoral collaboration. It will also highlight Saudi Arabia’s emergence as a global hub for innovation, capacity building, and sustainable growth in the non-profit sector.

The BEYOND PROFIT Forum will also serve as a dynamic platform for forging strategic partnerships, exchanging knowledge, and strengthening international cooperation, ensuring that progress in the nonprofit sector translates into tangible impact at the local, regional, and global levels.

By hosting this major event, Saudi Arabia reaffirms its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and global collaboration, thereby opening new avenues for leadership, funding, and partnership that reflect the rapid transformation of the global nonprofit landscape.