November 10, 2025: In a week, leaders from across the region will gather in Riyadh for the Performance Excellence Forum & Awards Gala 2025 — a flagship event dedicated to advancing strategy, performance management, and transformation excellence across both public and private sectors.
Hosted by the Global Performance Audit Unit (GPA Unit) in partnership with The KPI Institute, the Forum will unite senior executives, policymakers, and practitioners driving performance maturity across Saudi Arabia and the GCC.
📅 Date: 17 November 2025
📍 Venue: Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences
This event is designed for professionals committed to operational excellence, evidence-based decision-making, and long-term capability development within their organizations.
The speaker lineup includes representatives from leading institutions such as Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority, Public Investment Fund, Red Sea Global, Albawani Holding, and more — all sharing real-world insights and transformation journeys.
🔗 Register now:
https://gpaunit.org/performance-excellence-forum-and-awards-gala
We look forward to meeting many of you in Riyadh and connecting with peers shaping the performance excellence agenda across the region.
The full-day event combines expert-led knowledge exchange with formal recognition of Performance Excellence, featuring:
- Forum Sessions: Expert-led discussions on critical capabilities including strategic planning, performance measurement, performance improvement, performance culture, and employee performance management.
- Awards Gala: An evening celebration honoring organizations achieving Level 4 and Level 5 maturity, with the highest achievers inducted into the Performance Excellence Hall of Fame.
“Organizations across the region are seeking proven frameworks to strengthen their strategy and performance management architecture,” said Adrian Brudan, General Manager & CoFounder of GPA Unit. “This forum provides a dedicated platform for leaders to benchmark, share best practices, and accelerate their transformation journeys.”
The event is tailored for three key audiences:
- Executive leadership responsible for strategy execution and corporate governance
- Government and NGO officials supporting Vision 2030 initiatives
- HR and performance excellence professionals driving enterprise-wide performance systems
About GPA Unit
The GPA Unit supports organizations in advancing their strategy and performance management architecture through integrated maturity assessment solutions. With over 15 years of experience, GPA Unit has developed comprehensive frameworks for evaluating performance management system maturity across industries, helping institutions enhance effectiveness and achieve sustainable excellence.
