The sixth edition of the Saudi Media Forum will be held in Riyadh from 24 to 26 Sha'ban 1448 AH, corresponding to February 1 to 3, 2027, under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, with broad participation from media leaders, decision-makers, experts, and media and technology institutions from various countries around the world.

The royal patronage of the forum reflects the leadership's interest in developing the media sector.

Minister of Media Salman bin Yousef Al-Dosari expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, on the occasion of the generous royal patronage of the forum, affirming that it reflects the wise leadership's interest in developing the media sector and enhancing the Kingdom's position on the global stage.

He pointed out that the royal patronage embodies the trust the forum has earned following the successes achieved in its previous editions, and the national and international impact it has had in supporting the media industry and anticipating its future.

Al-Dosari explained that the forum has established itself as one of the most prominent specialized media platforms in the region, and a global platform for dialogue on the future of media, launching qualitative initiatives, and enhancing international partnerships that contribute to the development of the media sector.

He added that the forum brings together media leaders, pioneers, decision-makers, and international experts, contributing to keeping pace with the rapid transformations in the media sector and modern technologies, supporting innovation, empowering national talents, and enhancing the Kingdom's position as a global center for the media industry, in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.