World Economic Forum
Annual Meeting 2026
A SPIRIT OF DIALOGUE
January 19–23
Davos, Switzerland

NEOM at Davos 2026

NEOM joins leading global organizations, innovators, and changemakers at the 56th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting to address global challenges and shape future priorities. NEOM’s vision will also take center stage at the Saudi House in Davos, hosted by the Ministry of Economy and Planning.

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SPEAKERS

  • Rayan Fayez
    Rayan Fayez
    Rayan Fayez

    Deputy Chief Executive Office, NEOM

    Rayan oversees NEOM’s core corporate functions including the NEOM Investment Office. He was previously the managing director and CEO of Banque Saudi Fransi and CEO of Savola Group. Rayan also sits on a number of presitage boards and holds a degree in mechanical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

  • Denis Hickey
    Denis Hickey
    Denis Hickey

    Chief Development Officer, NEOM

    Denis oversees development of real estate and infrastructure at NEOM. With global experience, including senior leadership roles at Lendlease, he combines vision and execution to focus on delivering transformative large-scale projects.

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    Dr Manar Al Moneef
    Dr Manar Al Moneef

    Chief Investment Officer, NEOM

    Dr Manar Al Moneef, NEOM’s Chief Investment Officer, oversees the NEOM Investment Office, the representative body responsible for attracting capital, identifying business opportunities and building partnerships. Previously, she served as President and CEO of GE Renewable Energy and held senior leadership roles across energy and healthcare. Dr Manar holds an Executive MBA from Harvard Business School and PhD from the University of Leicester.

WEF SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

19 January 2026
11:50 AM - 12:50 PM

RAYAN FAYEZ
DEPUTY CEO
At Saudi House | Davos

The Human Code: Designing Capability Systems
Rayan Fayez, Deputy CEO of NEOM joins Ben Lamm, CEO of Colossal, to discuss how technology, policy, sustainability, and culture are evolving together and sharing signals on how to build for a better tomorrow.

20 January 2026
4:00-4:50 PM

RAYAN FAYEZ
DEPUTY CEO
At Saudi House | Davos

Powering the Next Era of Global Industry
The global landscape is undergoing its biggest shift in decades. This panel explores how forces such as AI and clean energy are transforming industry and how emerging economies like Saudi Arabia are helping drive sustainable industrial growth.

21 January 2026
2:10-2:25 PM

Denis Hickey
Chief Development Officer
At Saudi House | Davos

Region in the making
Global infrastructure is under strain even as advances in technology enable more efficient development. This talk will examine how system‑centric planning and integrated ecosystems can build resilient, future‑ready urban environments.

January 21, 2026
4:10-5:00 PM

Manar Al Moneef
Chief Investment Officer
At Mountain Plaza Hotel | Davos

Leadership, Innovation, and Trust in the Age of AI
The panel brings together influential women executives to address the leadership imperatives of the AI era and how emerging technology is transforming the role of organizations in ensuring that technology augments the future workforce.

21 January 2026
5:10-6:00 PM

RAYAN FAYEZ
DEPUTY CEO
At Saudi House | Davos

Building for the Future
Hosted by Her Royal Highness Ambassador Princess Reema Bandar​, this not to be missed fireside chat will take stock of global transformation with a long view on the importance of continued innovation.

Where visions take shape

Saudi House at Davos

Showcasing Saudi Arabia’s ambitious national transformation and the global opportunities it is creating, Saudi House will return to the 2026 WEF Annual Meeting. Through dialogue and immersive experiences, visitors can gain insight into the Kingdom’s social and economic progress, and the new industries taking shape.

Join us to learn more about the role of NEOM in the Kingdom’s journey, how we are building future-focused industries, creating new opportunities for collaboration, and opening pathways for global partners to join us in shaping what comes next.

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