Registration Opens for UN World Data Forum 2026 in Riyadh

Registration has opened for the 6th United Nations World Data Forum 2026, which will take place in Riyadh from November 9th to 12th, 2026.

Organised by the General Authority for Statistics in cooperation with the United Nations, the forum will bring together representatives from governments, international organisations, academia and the private sector to discuss the future of data and its role in public policymaking and measuring progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.

The General Authority for Statistics has also opened registration for the second Saudi Statistics Forum, one of the "Road to Riyadh" events taking place in the lead-up to the international forum. According to the authority, early registration allows participants from around the world to explore the forum's programme, themes and accompanying events ahead of the November gathering.

The authority said hosting the forum reflects Saudi Arabia's efforts to strengthen international cooperation in statistics and data while supporting the development of the Kingdom's national data ecosystem in line with Saudi Vision 2030.

Additional details on speakers, sessions and side events will be announced through the official channels of the General Authority for Statistics and the United Nations as preparations continue.