Human potential in the age of artificial intelligence

World Conference on Talent and Creativity | GCGC 2026

The year 2026 marks the fourth biennial edition of the Global Conference for Giftedness and Creativity (GCGC), convened under the gracious patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and in the presence of His Royal Highness the Prince of Riyadh Region. Organized by the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba), the conference is held under the title “Human Potential Reimagined: Collective Creativity and Giftedness Shaping the Future.” It will take place at Princess Nouf bint Abdulaziz International Convention Center, Riyadh, from October 19–20, 2026, with the participation of distinguished thought leaders, policymakers, and experts from around the world.
Building on the success of its previous editions, the conference continues to strengthen its position as a premier global platform, bringing together thought leaders, policymakers, and experts to foster dialogue on the future of giftedness and creativity and to generate innovative solutions that address global challenges and create sustainable impact.
The conference highlights the role of giftedness and creativity as key drivers of innovation, emphasizing the integration of human intelligence with artificial intelligence to unlock human potential and support sustainable development.
It also reinforces the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s position as a global hub for empowering giftedness and shaping the future, in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030 and its focus on human capability development and a knowledge-based, innovation-driven economy.