The 2025 Riyadh Season has seen some massive shake-ups.
From doing a free parade as the opening ceremony to expanding both Suwaidi Park and BLVD World, the Season is giving… you multiple experiences at once.
While you weekend nights are about to be dominated by Six Kings Slam, your days will be spent in the presence of influential people as JOY Forum 2025 returns to the capital.
The two-day convention is set to begin at the end of this week and will bring over 35 mega-personalities to Boulevard City.
So, hear from the best. This is your full guide to everything happening at the forum.
JOY Forum 2025
Get ready to experience the future of entertainment at Joy Forum 2025, the global stage where creativity, technology, and imagination collide. This year’s edition brings together the biggest names in the industry, from powerhouse entertainment brands to visionary speakers and innovators. Explore an interactive exhibition featuring over 20 leading local and international companies, and dive into workshops and panels that cover everything from esports and film to AI, gaming, and theme parks. It’s where ideas spark, trends are born, and the entertainment world connects.
JOY Forum 2025 location
Head down to Hittin because the JOY Forum will be bringing… well the joy to SEF Arena in Boulevard City.
JOY Forum 2025 dates and time
Starting from Thursday, July 16, the event will touch on multiple aspects of lifestyle and entertainment until it wraps up on Friday, July 17.
Thursday, 16 October
-Exhibition: 1pm-7pm
-Conference: 2pm- 7pm
Friday, 17 October
-Exhibition: 10am- 7pm
-Conference: 10am – 7pm
JOY Forum 2025 registration
Registration for the enlightening convention can be made via joyforum.com.
What to expect at JOY Forum 2025
This year, JOY Forum 2025 is going bigger than ever with over 20 exhibitors, 40+ speakers, and participants from 30 countries lighting up the stage. As one of the fastest-rising global conventions, JOY Forum is putting Saudi Arabia on the map as a hub for cultural exchange and a launchpad for the next generation of creators. By gathering some of the most influential minds and industry trailblazers, the forum is all about bold ideas, cutting-edge tech, and the future of entertainment, all unfolding right here on the world stage.
The forum’s topics include, sports and entertainment, video content and movie production, digital platforms and streaming, music and live entertainment, AI and entertainment. theme parks, festivals, and experiences, and of course gaming and esports.
JOY Forum 2025 speakers
- HE Turki Al-Alshaikh, Chairman, General Entertainment Authority (GEA)
- Aamir Khan, actor
- Abdullah Al Dawood, MD, Qiddiya Investment Company
- Alexander Bouquest, executive director / Mack One Deutschland GMBH
- Adnan Kayal, chief event and content officer, SELA
- Alfonso Perez-Soto, former EVP corporate development, WMG
- Brian Machamer, Park President, Six Flags
- Dana White, president, UFC
- Daymond John, entrepreneur and TV personality
- Derek Kolstad, screenwriter and producer
- Dr. Essam Bukhary, CEO of Manga Productions
- Faisal Bafarat, CEO, GEA
- Gabe Spitzer, vice president, sports, Netflix
- Gary Vaynerchuck, entrepreneur
- Hyun Park, media executive
- Ibraheem AlKhairallah, actor
- Iris Knobloch, president of the Cannes Film Festival and president of Deezer
- IShowSpeed, streamer and social media star
- Kareem Abdul Aziz, director and actor
- Kevin Schwutke, SVP, corporate development, ARRI Group
- Konrad Stefan Sonnenfeld, founder, CEO, and senior colourist, Company 3
- Lee Byung-Hun, actor
- Lee Jung-jae, actor
- Lillia Parsa, president, Capitol Records
- Marwan Hamed, film director
- Max Kellerman, sports analyst
- Michael Buffer, opening announcer
- Mike Sneesby, CEO, MBC Group
- Mohammed Islam, founder and host of The Mo Show
- MrBeast, global YouTube personality
- Nick Khan, president WWE
- Novak Djokovic, tennis player
- Nuha Eltayeb, Director, content MENA and Türkiye, Netflix
- Phil Marshall, executive director, operations and production, Sky Sports
- Phillip Noyce, film director
- Piers Morgan, broadcaster and host of Piers Morgan Uncensored
- Ryan Seacrest, Emmy-award winning host and producer
- Salem Al Hindi, chairman and CEO, Rotana Music Group
- Salman Khan, actor
- Samar Akrouk, group director of production and MBC Studios
- Scott Ross, chairman of the board of directors of United Parks and Resorts and Managing Partner of Hill Path Capital
- Shah Rukh Khan, actor
- Shaquille O’Neal, former NBA player
- Shay Segev, CEO, DAZN Group
- Suha Nowailaty, TV host / GEA consultant
- Terence Winter, producer and presenter
- Terry Crews, TV star
- Tim Weisch, vice president of business development, dark horse comics, LLC
- Yoon Je-Kyoon, film director.
Riyadh Season 2025
Want even more Riyadh Season excitement? WWE Royal Rumble will also debut in Saudi Arabia in 2026 at part of the Season. Gloves up because Riyadh Season has also announced The Ring V: Night of the Samurai boxing match. Mr. Beast and Riyadh Season have partnered for an epic collaboration, Beast Land which will open from November.
Thu Oct 16-Fri Oct 17. SEF Arena, Boulevard City, joyforum.com.
