On Tuesday, May 20 at 12:00 pm (ET) the Atlantic Council’s Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative will host a panel event exploring the current trajectory of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 reform agenda, particularly in the context of recent high-level diplomatic engagements and in the wake of US President Donald Trump’s recent visit to the kingdom

The discussion will assess economic diversification efforts, the scope and impact of social modernization initiatives, progress of regulatory reforms, and the depth of institutional transformation under Vision 2030. Simultaneously, panelists will analyze the strategic diplomatic signaling emanating from Trump’s engagements in Riyadh. The discussion will also explore how Saudi Arabia is navigating global economic uncertainty, regional competition, and the recalibration of strategic partnerships, particularly in light of evolving US policy, domestic pressures, and global investment trends.

How is Riyadh positioning itself in the post-visit narrative? What progress has been made in key areas such as energy, infrastructure, tourism, technology, and education? And how might this moment influence Saudi Arabia’s global standing, investor confidence, and reform momentum in the period ahead? Join leading experts and policymakers as they provide analysis and insights on the road ahead.

This event will be streamed live on Atlantic Council TV, YouTube, Facebook, and X. To register for this event, please complete the form on this page.