Programme
14-15 December 2025 , Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
InterContinental Riyadh
Day 1: 14 December 2025, Sunday
08:00 – 09:00
Departure from the hotels to the Forum’s venue; collection of badges at the Accreditation Center
09:00 – 10:00
InterContinental Riyadh
Welcoming Ministers and Heads of International Organizations by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Under-Secretary-General, High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), United Nations Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia
Family Photo (by invitation only)
10:00 – 11:00
Diriyah Hall
Official Opening Ceremony
- His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- H.E. Mr. Antonio Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General
- H.E. Mr. Miguel Angel Moratinos, Under-Secretary-General, High Representative for UNAOC and United Nations Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia
- H.E. Ms. Elma Saiz Delgado, Minister of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration of Spain
- H.E. Mr. Binali Yildirim, Former Prime Minister and Former Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye
11:00 – 11:30
Diriyah Hall
Special Address on the Occasion of the 20th Anniversary of UNAOC
- H.E. Mr. José Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, Prime Minister of Spain (2004-2011)
- H.E. Sheikh Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, Secretary General of the Muslim World League
11:30 – 13:00
Diriyah Hall
Plenary Session 1:
“Leading Responsibly in a Multipolar World: Revitalizing Multilateralism through Inclusive Dialogue”
13:00 – 14:30
Official Lunch
14:30 – 19:30
High-level Meeting Room
UNAOC Group of Friends High-Level Meeting
Interventions by Member States and International Organizations / Members of the UNAOC Group of Friends
14:30 – 16:00
Tuwaiq Hall
Plenary Session 2:
“Faith in Humanity: Interfaith Dialogue as a Bridge to Peace and #OneHumanity”
16:00 – 16:30
Coffee Break
16:30 – 18:00
Al Aarid Hall
Thematic Session 1: (in parallel)
“From Digital Realities to Real World Divides: Confronting Deepfakes, AI-driven Disinformation, and the New Algorithmically Amplified Face of Hate”
16:30 – 18:00
Tuwaiq Hall
Thematic Session 2: (in parallel)
“Transformative Education for a Changing World: Nurturing Respect and Shared Values in Diverse Societies”
Day 2: 15 December 2025, Monday
08:00 – 09:00
Departure from the hotels to the Forum’s venue
09:00 – 13:00
Diriyah Hall
UNAOC Youth Forum
09:30 – 11:00
Tuwaiq Hall
Thematic Session 3: (in parallel)
“Upholding Human Dignity and Fostering Belonging: Reframing Migration Narratives and Rethinking Cities as Inclusive Spaces for All”
09:30 – 11:00
Al Aarid Hall
Thematic Session 4: (in parallel)
“Combating Hate Speech, Exclusion, and Discrimination: Toward an Intergenerational Dialogue”
11:00 - 11:30
Coffee Break
11:30 – 13:00
Al Aarid Hall
Thematic Session 5: (in parallel)
“Women at the Frontlines of Peace: A Case for Inclusive Participation of Women as a Norm, not an Exception”
11:30 – 13:00
Tuwaiq Hall
Thematic Session 6: (in parallel)
“Harnessing Partnerships to Prevent and Counter Terrorism: A Whole-of-Society Approach”
13:00 – 14:30
Lunch
14:30 – 16:00
Diriyah Hall
PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival
14:30 – 16:00
Al Aarid Hall
Thematic Session 7: (in parallel)
“The Winning Game: How Sports Shape Dialogue and Mutual Respect”
14:30 – 16:00
Tuwaiq Hall
Thematic Session 8: (in parallel)
“Fostering Intercultural Dialogue, Revitalizing Heritage: Shaping Sustainable Futures”
16:00 - 16:30
Coffee Break
16:30 – 17:30
Diriyah Hall
Closing Ceremony