HR And Analytics Leaders Examine Employability and AI’s Growing Workforce Impact.
Maven Insights successfully hosted the 8th PAForum in Riyadh, bringing together HR, People Analytics, and workforce strategy leaders from across the GCC. As the region’s first dedicated People Analytics forum, PAForum continues to provide a critical platform for dialogue on the most pressing challenges shaping the future of work.
This year’s Forum, held on 19 November at the Mövenpick Hotel Riyadh, focused on the theme “The Silent Replacement, Rethinking Employability in the Age of AI.” The event welcomed more than 100 participants, reflecting growing regional interest in data-driven, people-centered workforce strategies.
Khalid Al Khudairi, Senior Partner at Maven Insights, emphasized the need for a shift in organizational thinking. “Organizations today need a fresh perspective on employability. Those that develop analytical, people-centered strategies will lead the way in shaping the future of work,” he said.
Distinguished Voices
The Forum featured insights from leading global experts in People Analytics, including Dr. Amit Mohindra, Dr. Sandra Loughlin, Dr. Solange Charas, and Ross Sparkman. Speakers provided practical guidance on emerging skill requirements, workforce transformation, and the increasing role of artificial intelligence in talent strategy.
A panel discussion with Ahmed Alhomoud, Mohammad Alfawazi, Ghassan Nasser, and Waleed Al Marshad added a strong local perspective, linking global trends to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and the Kingdom’s evolving labor market.
PAAwards 2025 Honoring Excellence
PAForum also hosted the second PAAwards, recognizing organizations demonstrating excellence in People Analytics across the MENA and Gulf region. Winners were selected by an international jury comprising Dr. Amit Mohindra, Dr. Solange Charas, Anthony Hesketh, Ross Sparkman, and Khalid Al Khudairi.
Building the Future Workforce
PAForum 2025 reinforced its position as a leading regional gathering for HR and People Analytics professionals. With a strong focus on practical insights and alignment with national transformation agendas, the Forum offered clear direction for organizations navigating an AI-driven future of work.
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