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24th November, 2026 Riyadh, KSA

Text in English and Arabic reading 'Saudi Alternatives Exchange'.
Text in English and Arabic reading 'Saudi Alternatives Exchange'.

Private Market Innovation and Institutional Execution in the Kingdom

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Driving Growth, Innovation & Transparency Across KSA Alternative Investments

As Saudi Arabia’s private market landscape undergoes rapid transformation, navigating complex asset classes requires both specialised regional intelligence and established institutional credibility. The Saudi Alternatives Exchange (SAX) provides a private environment for the expert dialogue and qualified connections required for informed investment.

The forum brings together Saudi-based institutional allocators, international fund managers and key KSA private market specialists who are deploying capital across private equity, venture capital, infrastructure, and private credit.

Built around private boardrooms, educational masterclasses, and pre-scheduled meetings, SAX enables participants to address the complexities of capital deployment in alignment with the Saudi Vision 2030 blueprint. By focusing on the mechanics of technology and private market innovation, the exchange allows allocators and managers to identify institutional opportunities and build the relationships required to execute them.

LPs/Allocators:

70+

GPs /Fund Managers:

50

Service Providers:

30

Expert Speakers:

40+

75%+

*Based on 2025

C-Suite, MD or Partner Level:

$500 Tn+

*Based on 2025

AUM Represented:

Snapshot of who Attended SAX 2025

Public Investment Fund Kingdom Holding Company Red Sea Global Qiddiya Investment Company New Murabba Development Company SALIC KAUST Al Fozan Al-Faisaliah Group AlJammaz Group Zahid Group Alinma Capital Athman Holding Public Investment Fund Kingdom Holding Company Red Sea Global Qiddiya Investment Company New Murabba Development Company SALIC KAUST Al Fozan Al-Faisaliah Group AlJammaz Group Zahid Group Alinma Capital Athman Holding
Tikehau Capital Fiera Capital S&P Global Addepar The Family Office Company Sidra Capital Integra Asset Management Merak Capital F6 Ventures Burkhan World Investments Token Bay Capital SEDCO Holding Silver Peak Capital Tikehau Capital Fiera Capital S&P Global Addepar The Family Office Company Sidra Capital Integra Asset Management Merak Capital F6 Ventures Burkhan World Investments Token Bay Capital SEDCO Holding Silver Peak Capital

The SAX Difference

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KSA’s Highest LP to GP Ratio

We maintain a strict ratio of LPs to GPs and cap total attendance. Every participant is reviewed before they receive a place. The practical result is that whoever you sit next to at lunch, share a boardroom with, or meet one-to-one in the Majlis is a senior principal with a relevant mandate; because at SAX, seniority is the standard, not the exception.

A Saudi Agenda Built by the Network, for the Network

Before we write a single session, we conduct in-depth research interviews across the ME-IN community. The agenda you experience on the day reflects what the KSA’s most active allocators and managers are actually addressing and focused on. You select your own boardrooms, masterclasses and one-to-one meetings in advance so the day you have is the day you planned, not the one that was handed to you.

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World-Class Insights from Global and Regional Experts

Every session at SAX is designed to move from observation to application. Main stage debates, private boardrooms and LP-only masterclasses are led by the allocators and managers making the decisions being discussed, not commentators on them. You leave with specific, applicable intelligence on the asset classes, geographies and deployment questions that are most relevant to your firm.

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For LPs and Allocators

A private, technical forum designed for the mechanics of allocation rather than the theory of it. Our agenda allows allocators to benchmark governance and portfolio strategy against institutional peers, stress-test their approach to specific asset classes and hear directly from the managers and specialists most relevant to their current mandate.

For GPs and Fund Managers

Direct, structured access to the KSA's most influential family offices and institutional allocators. SAX provides the environment and the format for fund managers to engage in substantive, mandate-aligned dialogue with the region's most active capital; through main stage participation, private boardrooms and profiled one-to-one meetings built around genuine strategic alignment.

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What We Covered At SAX 2025

  • The SAX agenda was structured around the most relevant alternative asset classes within the Kingdom's evolving investment landscape. Sessions examined innovative fund structures and institutional opportunities across critical sectors, including private equity, private credit, infrastructure, venture capital, and fintech.

    SAX provided a detailed analysis of the mechanics and regulatory considerations within each sector, enabling allocators and managers to identify where capital was being deployed in alignment with the Saudi Vision 2030 blueprint.

  • SAX examined the evolution of Islamic finance by moving beyond standard compliance frameworks. Sessions delved into the requirements for building and identifying authentic Shari’a-compliant products, spanning private credit through to digital assets.

    Discussions uncovered the nuances of due diligence, addressed legal and technical checkpoints, and analysed successful models that delivered competitive returns while maintaining structural purity.

  • We provided insights into evaluating opportunities and exploring best practices for building diversified investment strategies through direct, fund, and co-investment structures.

    SAX served as a strategic guide for institutional allocators and fund managers on both conventional and Shari’a-compliant vehicles. The sessions focused on sectors disrupting traditional models and analysed the mechanisms offering new avenues for capital growth within the Kingdom.

  • Sessions examined the most relevant alternative asset classes within the Kingdom's evolving investment landscape, focusing on innovative fund structures and institutional opportunities across critical sectors, including private equity, private credit, infrastructure, venture capital, and fintech.

    The programme provided a detailed analysis of the mechanics and regulatory considerations within each sector, enabling allocators and managers to identify where capital was being deployed in alignment with the Saudi Vision 2030 blueprint.

  • SAX established a roadmap for both local and international investment within the Kingdom. Sessions focused on building value-add partnerships centred on knowledge transfer, technology, and governance expertise.

    Participants gained a candid perspective from leading Saudi Arabian capital allocators and fund managers on the mechanics of balancing Shari’a and conventional nuances to construct a modern investment mandate.

  • The programme examined the shifting requirements of the Kingdom’s leading capital allocators and their expectations for investment partnerships. Discussions highlighted a transition in mindset from passive return targets toward a rigorous demand for proven governance, transparency, and value-add collaboration.

    Participants explored the mechanics of these evolving mandates, focusing on how fund managers can demonstrate the institutional standards necessary to secure long-term commitments within the Saudi private market ecosystem.

View 2025 Agenda
View 2025 Agenda

  • “The Saudi Alternatives Exchange event in Riyadh was excellent; well organised with a high-quality guest list. SAX created a space for meaningful conversations and genuinely insightful main stage discussions.”

    S&P Global

  • "SAX was an excellent platform for women in investment to connect. The organizers did a fantastic job, and the networking opportunities were truly valuable. The panel discussions were insightful, with highly informative speakers. I would definitely attend again."

    KAUST

  • "SAX was an outstanding and well-organized platform that delivered value through its sessions and professional setup. The platform has great potential in driving networking and new opportunities."

    SALIC

  • "The overall experience was excellent. The organisation and logistics were outstanding, and the venue and set-up were at a very high standard. I was genuinely impressed by the quality and diversity of the participants – the caliber of people in the room was exactly what you would hope for at a serious alternatives-focused gathering."

    Equivator

  • "Exceptionally well-organised, with high-caliber attendees and valuable discussions — really impressive for a first edition in KSA.”

    Sidra Capital

  • "A refreshingly well-curated network - small enough to allow genuine engagement, yet broad in expertise. It focused on meaningful conversations rather than the usual transactional feel of many events today. The roundtable format encouraged open dialogue and diverse perspectives, making it one of the most meaningful industry gatherings I’ve attended this year.”

    Tikehau Partners

  • "SAX delivered one of the most thoughtful and high-quality investment forums I have participated in. What impressed me most was the quality of the attendees. Every conversation was with serious allocators, CIOs, principals, and investors who came prepared. SAX has set a new benchmark for alternatives focused gatherings in the region."

    Saudi Family Holdings

  • “Insightful and well-structured, offering a deep dive into current market dynamics and emerging trends. It also provids an excellent networking platform, bringing together a highly relevant mix of market participants, industry leaders, and decision-makers. A valuable experience for anyone engaged in the alternative investment space.” ​

    Al Mal Partners

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  • "The calibre of attendees, flow of the day, and the energy in the room all reflected the work the team puts into making the inaugural Middle East edition a success.”

    AUC Partners

  • "Everything—the incredible venue, the curated mix of attendees, the relevant subjects, and the perfect timing—was spot on. What truly sets the Middle East Investor Network apart, however, is the format. It is strategically designed to allow for adequate, quality one-on-one interactions with the people I need to meet."

    Asas Capital

  • "The atmosphere created by the organizers at SAX2025 was exceptional. They excelled in facilitating high-value professional discussions and networking opportunities through a smartly curated mixed format, balancing the broad insights of the main stage with the targeted exchange of private boardroom sessions."

    Safadome Consultancy

  • "An excellent inaugural SAX event that delivered high quality conversations, connections and content."

    Token Bay Capital

  • "Impressive event. World class network"

    Link Capital

  • "It was a great time with inspiring people"

    Mabani Al Jazeera Group

  • "The event united leading institutional capital allocators - family offices, endowments, and corporate firms - from Saudi Arabia and around the world. Grateful for the chance to connect with so many talented professionals globally, the event was insightful and provided excellent networking opportunities."

    Xenel Industries

  • "Loved the experience and the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals."

    Pool Investments

Our Speakers, Your Visionaries

Abdullah Al-Mulhim

Abdullah Al-Mulhim

Executive Director

Al Fozan Family Office

Mohammed Abdullah Alajaji

Mohammed Abdullah Alajaji

Global Institutions and Partnerships Executive Director

National Infrastructure Fund

Monther Al-Zoubi

Monther Al-Zoubi

General Manager, Strategy and Performance

Zamil Group Holding

Jaspreet Randhawa

Jaspreet Randhawa

Head of Investments

Burkhan World Investments

Hassan Ghafoor

Hassan Ghafoor

Portfolio Manager, Private Equity

Al Mojel Trading & Contracting Co.

Faisal Baig

Faisal Baig

Chief Investment Officer

ASFAR (Saudi Tourism Investment Company)

Mabkhoot Alsaiari

Mabkhoot Alsaiari

Head of Investment and Endowment

Najran University

Rola Al Shwaikh

Rola Al Shwaikh

CEO, AUC Partners; Independent Investment Advisor, Sheikh Khaled Bin Ibrahim AlQasimi Private Office

AUC Partners

Ragad Al-Nasser

Ragad Al-Nasser

Chief Investment Officer

Jabal Ohod Holding

Josh Chen

Josh Chen

Vice President, Global Private Equity

SEDCO Capital

Sara AlAteeqi

Sara AlAteeqi

CEO, Al Mal Investment Company; Founder, The Wealth Edit

Al Mal Investment Company

Omar Al Yawer

Omar Al Yawer

Partner

Ruya Partners

Biswajit Dasgupta

Biswajit Dasgupta

Chief Investment Officer

Asas Capital

Dipesh Savani

Dipesh Savani

CEO and Founding Member

S60 Ventures

Nessrine Ferhat

Nessrine Ferhat

Family Office Advisor and Cultural Infrastructure Strategist

Ankaa Partners

Lucy Gazmararian

Lucy Gazmararian

Founder and Managing Partner

Token Bay Capital

Enes Sehzade

Enes Sehzade

Chief Executive Officer, Founder

Equivator

Stephanie Nour Prince

Stephanie Nour Prince

Partner

Nuwa Capital

Yasser AbuShaban

Yasser AbuShaban

Founder and CEO

Silver Peak Capital

Omar Alomereni

Omar Alomereni

Partner

Batic Law Firm

Osama Abbas

Osama Abbas

Group Financial Controlling Director

Al-Faisaliah Group

Rachid Ettaai

Rachid Ettaai

Assistant Director of Strategic Planning and Operations

The General Council for Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions (CIBAFI)

Racha Ghamlouch

Racha Ghamlouch

Co-Founder and CEO

Digital Digest

Mujassum Butt

Mujassum Butt

Strategic Advisor, Investments and Principal Holdings

Mohammed Al Maktoum Management

Khaled Talhouni

Khaled Talhouni

Managing Partner

Nuwa Capital

Eyad Albayouk

Eyad Albayouk

Partner

F6 Ventures

Hanan Diab

Hanan Diab

CIO, Director Investments

Al Kimam

Afnan Albadri

Afnan Albadri

Investment Professional

Independent, Former Alistithmar Capital

Abdullah Bukhari

Abdullah Bukhari

Chief Executive Officer

The Family Office International Investment Co.

Bandar Altunisi

Bandar Altunisi

Board Member, Web3 Alliance of Saudi Arabia (WASA); Former KSA Country Head, Binance

Independent

Abbas Hashimi

Abbas Hashimi

Principal

Saudi Family Holdings

Mohammed Al-Nemer

Mohammed Al-Nemer

Chief Correspondent

Argaam

Mahfoudh Bashatah

Mahfoudh Bashatah

Former Family Office Investment Executive; Founder and CEO, Safadome Consultancy

Safadome Consultancy

Ekta Tolani

Ekta Tolani

Chief Investment Officer

Private Office of HRH Prince Khaled Bin Alwaleed Bin Talal, KBW Ventures

Rachel Zlatar

Rachel Zlatar

LP Relationship Manager

Middle East Investor Network

Oliver Kirkbright

Oliver Kirkbright

Co-Founder & Editorial Director

Middle East Investor Network

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Networking By Design

Every interaction at SAX is built around your mandate, ensuring your time is spent on the conversations most relevant to your portfolio.

Through the SAX app, every introduction is built on mutual interest. By aligning sector focus, geographic mandates, and deployment stages, we recommend and connect allocators and managers, through our smart matching system, based on your shared strategic objectives.

The SAX Event App

A dedicated space for one-to-one interactions. Quiet, professional and away from the main forum. The Majlis is where introductions have the privacy, time and potential to become relationships.

The Majlis

Pre-book your one-to-one meetings and secure your place in private boardrooms ahead of the event. You arrive at SAX with a confirmed schedule, knowing who you are meeting and why.

One-to-One Pre-Scheduling

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Event Passes

LP/Allocator Pass

Complimentary, subject to approval

Single Family Offices | Multi Family Offices | Fund of Funds | Pension Funds | Sovereign Wealth Funds | Corporate Funds | Endowment Funds

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GP/Fund Manager Pass

$699 USD Early Bird Rate Until September 10th

$1199 Full Price

Asset Managers | Hedge Funds | Venture Capital Funds | Private Capital Funds | Private Banks | Wealth Managers | REITs | Investment Consultants

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Service Provider Pass

$999 USD Early Bird Rate Until July 21st

$1499 Full Price

Banks/Brokers | Fund Administrators | Investment Platforms | Law Firms | Market Intelligence | Placement Agents | Technology Providers | Advisory Firms | Consultants | Accounting Firms

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