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Saudi Arabia

Innovation keynote speaker in Riyadh

Gijs van Wulfen is an innovation keynote speaker who gave keynotes and workshops in Riyadh in 2026. He spoke for SAB, SIMAH, Mawhiba, the National Development Fund and the Saudi Film Commission. He is the creator of the FORTH innovation method.

Gijs van Wulfen giving a keynote for the leadership of SIMAH in Riyadh, June 2026

Keynote at SIMAH, Riyadh, 16 June 2026.

Riyadh, 2026

Recent work in Riyadh

Six sessions for five organisations in 2026, all on his published speaking record.

16 June 2026 · SAB (Saudi Awwal Bank)
Keynote: 10 Reasons to Innovate. For the third cohort of 50 innovation champions at SAB. Read about this keynote
16 June 2026 · SIMAH
Keynote: How to double innovation effectiveness in Saudi Arabia. For the leadership at SIMAH, to boost their innovation capability. On the speaking record
17 June 2026 · National Development Fund
Workshop: How to align innovation to strategy. An Innovation Focus Workshop with representatives from development funds and banks across the NDF ecosystem. On the speaking record
18 June 2026 · Mawhiba
Keynote: How to double innovation effectiveness in Saudi Arabia. For the leadership at Mawhiba, to boost their innovation capability. On the speaking record
17 August 2026 · Film Business Accelerator, Saudi Film Commission
Workshop: From Concept to Commitment. A workshop with 17 startups in the Film Business Accelerator, to help them win buy-in from stakeholders. On the speaking record
18 August 2026 · Saudi Film Commission
Workshop: From Ambition to Progress. A workshop with 17 startups in the Film Business Accelerator, to help them set up OKRs and KPIs. On the speaking record
Organisers

What organisers in Riyadh say

His ability to simplify complex innovation concepts, challenge conventional thinking, and inspire action consistently creates a meaningful impact.
Iffat AlRowaithy
Innovation Centre and Corporate Innovation Unit Head, SAB, Riyadh · Read the full letter
Through his practical and structured approach to innovation, Gijsbertus guided participants in translating innovation ambitions into clear innovation focus areas.
Afaq AlMusallam
Institutional Innovation Senior Director, National Development Fund, Riyadh · Read the full letter
Keynotes

Keynotes for organisations in Saudi Arabia

Each keynote is tailored to the organisation, sector and challenges of the audience, and can be combined with an interactive workshop.

The FORTH roadmap. The keynote he gave for SIMAH and Mawhiba in Riyadh.
Winning buy-in for change.
Leading through uncertainty.
See opportunities others miss.

Gijs is the creator of the FORTH innovation method, which is also available in Arabic.

Questions

Frequently asked

Has Gijs van Wulfen spoken in Saudi Arabia?

Yes. In June 2026 he gave keynotes in Riyadh for SAB (Saudi Awwal Bank), SIMAH and Mawhiba, and facilitated an Innovation Focus Workshop for the National Development Fund. In August 2026 he ran two workshops for 17 startups in the Film Business Accelerator of the Saudi Film Commission.

In which language does Gijs deliver keynotes in Saudi Arabia?

Keynotes are delivered in English. The FORTH innovation method is also available in Arabic.

Can a keynote be combined with a workshop?

Yes. Every keynote can be combined with an interactive workshop. In Riyadh in June 2026, Gijs gave three keynotes and a workshop for four organisations in one week.

How do I check availability for an event in Riyadh?

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