Mecca Halal Forum 2026 plays a vital role in empowering young people in Saudi Arabia and abroad and actively involving them in the path of development of the halal industry, by providing a professional platform that contributes to their integration into the business and investment system and developing leaders who can compete in the international market.
This forum stands out as an inclusive space to connect young energies and the halal industrial system by engaging them in professional discussions, considering the practical challenges faced by this sector and highlighting the future opportunities this industry offers in the fields of manufacturing, services, technology and entrepreneurship.
international participation
Makkah Halal Forum 2026 will see broad international participation reflecting geographical and cultural diversity, with the participation of delegations from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Brazil, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Palestine, Malaysia, Penang, Sarawak, Turkey, Hong Kong, United Kingdom, United States of America, Indonesia and Pakistan, strengthening the exchange and transfer of experiences. and widening the horizons of cooperation among young people. from different countries of the world.
new horizons
This international presence will contribute to increasing young people’s awareness of the aspects of the halal industry as an integrated economic sector that extends beyond the scope of production to broader concepts such as value chains, sustainability, governance and building trust in global markets, allowing them to develop more professional and impactful business models. New horizons for young talents to lead this growth and participate in shaping the future of this sector according to global competitive standards.
practical opportunities
Mecca Halal Forum 2026 includes accompanying exhibits representing an interactive platform that brings together brands, entrepreneurs and start-up projects, highlighting the latest products, services and innovative solutions in the halal sector, offering young people practical opportunities to learn about pioneering experiences, build partnerships, explore investment avenues and integrate directly into the business environment.
highly intentionality
Youth attendance at the forum reflects progressive trends in investing in human capital and empowering the next generation of decision-makers and entrepreneurs, which will contribute to building a more flexible and sustainable halal sector that can respond to changes in the global economy.
This trend is in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 to give strategic priority to youth in the development process, strengthen their participation in promising sectors, and strengthen the Kingdom’s position as a global center of the halal industry and the nurturing environment for young talents and capabilities.
The Mecca Forum for Halal 2026 plays a vital role in empowering young people in Saudi Arabia and the world to actively participate in the development path of the halal industry by providing a professional platform that contributes to their integration into the business and investment ecosystem and developing leaders who can compete in the international market.
The forum stands out as a venue for integration to connect young talent with the Halal industry ecosystem by engaging them in professional discussions, showcasing the real challenges facing the sector, and highlighting the future opportunities this industry offers in manufacturing, services, technology and entrepreneurship.
international participation
The Mecca Forum for Halal 2026 saw broad international participation reflecting geographical and cultural diversity, with the participation of delegations from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Brazil, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Palestine, Malaysia, Penang, Sarawak, Turkey, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Indonesia and Pakistan, strengthening the exchange of experiences, transferring knowledge and expanding the horizons of cooperation. Young people gathered from various countries around the world.
new horizons
This international presence will contribute to raising awareness among young people about the aspects of the halal industry as an inclusive economic sector that extends beyond production to broader concepts such as value chains, sustainability, governance and building trust in global markets, allowing them to develop more professional and impactful business models. The forum will also give young people an insight into the rapid changes taking place in the halal sector around the world due to growing demand, market diversification and evolving regulatory frameworks, opening new horizons for young talents to lead this growth and participate in shaping the sector’s competitive future in accordance with global standards.
practical opportunities
Mecca Forum for Halal 2026 will include a concurrent exhibition that will serve as an interactive platform bringing together brands, entrepreneurs and start-ups, showcasing the latest products, services and innovative solutions in the halal sector, and providing young people with practical opportunities to learn about pioneering experiences, build partnerships, explore investment routes and engage directly in the business environment.
advanced approach
Youth attendance at the forum reflects a forward-thinking approach to investing in human capital and empowering the next generation of decision-makers and entrepreneurs, contributing to building a more resilient and sustainable halal sector that can respond to changes in the global economy.
This approach is in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, which prioritizes youth as a strategic focus for development, strengthens youth participation in promising sectors, and consolidates Saudi Arabia’s position as a global hub for the halal industry and a nurturing environment for young talent and capabilities.
