PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE FORUM & AWARDS GALA - 17 NOVEMBER 2025 | RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA

The Performance Excellence Forum & Awards Gala, organized by the GPA UNIT on 17 November 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is a dedicated platform for advancing strategy and performance management practices in Saudi Arabia, the region, and ultimately worldwide. Designed for professionals across sectors, the event combines knowledge exchange during the daytime forum with the formal recognition of organizational achievements in the evening gala.

Throughout the day, participants engage in panel discussions, case study reviews, and expert-led sessions focused on key strategy and performance management capabilities. In the afternoon, the Awards Gala formally recognizes organizations that demonstrate excellence across different capabilities that stay at the core of GPAU Integrated Performance Maturity Models and Assessment Methodologies.

AGENDA

Best practice knowledge-sharing sessions and case study

• From Vision to Execution: Lessons Learned in Strengthening Strategic Planning Maturity
• Focus Over Volume: How Performance Maturity Redefines What Gets Measured in Performance Management Systems
• From Local Fixes to Institutional Learning: Advancing Performance Improvement Maturity Across the Organization
• Redesigning Performance Improvement Through Technology: Advancing Performance Improvement Maturity with Intelligent Systems
• When HR and EPM Finally Talk: A Practical Guide to Integrating Performance Management with Learning and Development for HR and L&D Professionals
• When Leadership Listens: Building a Culture that Drives Performance Through Trust
• From Maturity Assessment to Organizational Impact. A Leap from Emergent to Advanced Practices

Panel Discussions

• How Strategy and Corporate Performance Leaders Use Maturity Assessments to Drive Business Impact
• Performance with Purpose - Aligning People, Culture and Strategy

GPA Unit Frameworks

• GPAU 3.0 Official Launch
• How to Get Recognized for Performance Excellence

Performance Excellence Awards

• State of the Art - Awarded for Excellence for 6 categories
• Best in Class - Awarded for The Hallmark of Excellence for 6 categories

TARGET AUDIENCE

The Performance Excellence Forum & Awards Gala is designed for senior professionals and decision-makers committed to enhancing strategy execution, performance management, and organizational excellence. This event is particularly relevant for individuals and organizations seeking to align with Vision 2030 objectives and advance their performance maturity.

ATTENDING ORGANIZATIONS

The Performance Excellence Forum & Awards Gala will bring together leading organizations from across sectors, showcasing commitment to strategy, performance, and innovation.