Under the patronage of His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), “Joy Forum 2025” will be held in Riyadh on October 16–17 as part of Riyadh Season 2025. The event will bring together a distinguished group of global leaders and creators from the fields of entertainment, technology, media, sports, cinema, and music, highlighting Saudi Arabia’s position as a key hub shaping the future of the creative economy.
“Joy Forum 2025” serves as the global stage for the new era of entertainment, featuring a lineup of leading speakers and experts from the Kingdom and around the world. It represents an international gathering of specialists and innovators across various entertainment sectors.
The forum will also host an interactive exhibition where global companies showcase their latest innovations in technology, production, and creative content. In addition, a series of workshops led by world-class experts will offer opportunities to develop skills and explore the latest practices in the entertainment industry.
Among the distinguished guests expected to participate are Dana White, Shaquille O’Neal, MrBeast, Terry Crews, Gary Vaynerchuk, Lee Jung-Jae, and Ryan Seacrest, alongside executives from major global companies including Netflix, WWE, DAZN, UFC, Sky Sports, and MBC Studios.
“Joy Forum 2025” aims to reinforce the Kingdom’s standing as a global hub for creative excellence and entertainment collaboration, empower emerging talents, and drive innovation by spotlighting pioneering ideas and cutting-edge technologies. It also seeks to expand the global reach of Saudi Arabia’s soft power and align with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 through the growth of a thriving and sustainable creative economy.
The forum underscores Saudi Arabia’s role as a global center for entertainment and creativity, a platform that opens new horizons for collaboration among decision-makers, investors, and talent, cementing Riyadh’s status as a leading destination for idea creation and partnership building in the modern entertainment world.
Those interested in attending “Joy Forum 2025” can register through the official website www.joyforum.com, where visitors and professionals from around the world can book their seats, participate in sessions and workshops, and explore the full program and interactive exhibition featuring top global entertainment leaders and creators.