The Misk Art Institute is preparing to launch the seventh edition of the Misk Creative Forum 2026, bringing leading artists, creatives and cultural leaders from the Kingdom and around the world together to discuss the role of culture and the arts in creating impact and strengthening the presence of creativity in society.
The forum runs over two days, on 3 and 4 September 2026, at the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC) in Riyadh, with events designed to open new spaces for dialogue and knowledge exchange among the different parties of the creative sector.
The forum is part of the Misk Art Institute's drive to support cultural dialogue locally, regionally and internationally, and to highlight the capacity of art and creativity to shape identity, preserve collective memory and create sustainable social impact.
Panel Sessions and Artistic Experiences
The program includes sessions and discussions on the relationship between cultural institutions and society, along with performances and experiences presented by artists and prominent figures in the creative fields.
The forum also provides a space for networking among creatives and those interested in the cultural sector, helping to build new professional relationships and follow the changes in the Kingdom's artistic and creative scene.
The forum goes beyond presenting art as a means of expression, focusing also on its role as a tool for change and impact, in supporting communities, fostering innovation and rethinking the relationship between culture and daily life.
Prominent Figures from the Creative Scene
The seventh edition features a number of artists, cultural leaders and creatives from inside and outside the Kingdom. Among the names announced by the Misk Art Institute is Princess Noura Al-Faisal Al Saud, entrepreneur, designer and founder of the design company Adhlal.
The participation is part of a program that brings together varied expertise from art, design, entrepreneurship and culture, creating a cross-disciplinary dialogue on the future of the creative industries.
