ARTDOM Riyadh Programme 2026

ARTDOM RIYADH BRINGS TOGETHER LEADING VOICES FROM ARCHITECTURE, INTERIORS, DEVELOPMENT, ART AND CULTURE TO EXPLORE THE EVOLVING DESIGN LANDSCAPE OF SAUDI ARABIA

Across two days, the programme explores Saudi Arabia’s dynamic design landscape, from private interiors and collectible design to heritage and international creative exchange

Living with Art

How art, design and collectible objects shape contemporary private interiors.

Vision 2030 and the Future of Saudi Development

Saudi Arabia’s urban transformation and the expertise shaping the next decade.

Premium Private Interiors and Architecture

Quiet luxury, privacy and the changing expectations of private clients in Saudi Arabia.

SCHEDULE

DAY 1

Day 2

Beauty

17:20–18:00

MASTERCLASS BY GOLD APPLE

Art & Design

18:00–18:55

LIVING WITH ART: FROM AESTHETIC CHOICE TO PERSONAL GROWTH

The modern home is increasingly becoming a reflection of the personality, values, and cultural experiences of its owner. Architects, designers, galleries, and collectors are all involved in the same process—creating an environment that goes beyond functionality and aesthetics.

Rebecca
Anne Proctor

Ambassador
& Speaker ARTDOM

Miguel Blanco- Carrasco

Independent Cultural and Creative Industries Advisor

19:00–19:30

OPENING CEREMONY TO PUBLIC

Welcoming words about the international mission of ARTDOM

daria zolotova

Creative Director and Founder of ARTDOM

Development & Hospitality

20:00–20:55

THE MAIN OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES OF THE DEVELOPMENT AND HOSPITALITY SECTORS IN SAUDI ARABIA (MODERATED BY MODERN ERA)

Development and hospitality are rapidly growing industries in Saudi Arabia, attracting investment and professionals from around the world. Leading insiders will discuss the key tasks and challenges, as well as opportunities for new contractors.

Nada Khalil

Engineer and Strategic Mind Behind Modern Era

Shazad Azam

Founder of IDA Design

Kieran Tracey

Regional Giga Project Manager – MEIA Hospitality & Residential, Technogym

Darina Sazonova

Cluster Quality & F&B Marketing Manager, Marriott International, Riyadh

Mohammed Al Nashwan

Chief Executive Officer, HARTT Hospitality Consulting;

Russian Business in the Middle East

21:00–21:55

INTERNATIONAL LESSONS IN ARCHITECTURE AND DEVELOPMENT

A first-person conversation with representatives of Russian companies taking their first steps in the Saudi Arabian market

Kirill Kurguzov

Founder of COD Bureau

Shamsudin Kerimov

Founder of KERIMOV ARCHITECTS

Julia Parfenova

Head of Interior Design, IND

Valery Egorov

Founder of KIDZ

Art & Culture

22:00–22:45

THE ROLE OF ART IN MODERN PREMIUM INTERIORS

Contemporary art plays a vital role in the self-expression of each generation. What mark will contemporary artists leave on future Saudi Arabian cultures?

Talal Al Zaid

Community Engagement at Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority

Amar Alamdar

Designer

Private Residential Development

22:50–23:50

PREMIUM PRIVATE INTERIORS AND ARCHITECTURE. TRENDS, OPPORTUNITIES,
CHALLENGES

Private architecture in Saudi Arabia is reaching a new level. What exactly do owners expect from designers and contractors? What new trends are unfolding right now?

Ekaterina Alekseichuk

Commercial Director, NF Group Middle East

Razan Elrashied

Interior Designer
Arwa Designs; ERTH

Asim Shubier

Group Head of Marketing MIDAD Real Estate

Simone Camposeranio

Regional Home Business Director – KSA & MENA Partners Technogym

Film Screening

00:30–02:00

FILM SCREENING "TWO CHAIRS"

A documentary by Natasha Klimchuk 2025 71 min.

Design

14:15–14:45

DESIGN TALK BY ARWA DESIGNS

Samia Khan

Senior Architect, Arwa Designs

Architecture, Design & Trade

14:45–15:45

BUILDING THE BRIDGES

Strategic partnership between Saudi Arabia and Russia in architecture, design, art, and trade. Supported by Seasons Arabia.

Daria Matsievskaya

Founder of Seasons Arabia

Ksenia Yumaeva

Interior Architect & Artist

Angela
Kryzhanovskaya

Founder of My Crystal Russia

Art & Design

16:00–16:45

PUBLIC TALK ABDULNASSER GHAREM IN CONVERSATION WITH REBECCA ANNE PROCTOR

Rebecca
Anne Proctor

Independent Journalist

Abdulnaser Gharem

Pioneering Saudi Artist

Lifestyle & Society

16:45–17:15

WOMEN'S ROLE IN MODERN SAUDI SOCIETY AND IN ART PROFESSION

The role of women in Saudi Arabian society is undergoing a historic and profound transformation, driven directly by the social and economic reforms of the Saudi Vision 2030 initiative. Women are heavily influencing the country's aesthetic evolution.

Roza Alghuthaym

Founder of RDS

Gigi On the Track

Content Creator, Journalist, Modern Era

Kholoud Attaar

Founder & CEO – Design Magazine / DRB KSA

Design & Technoloogy

17:15–17:45

MASTERCLASS/PUBLIC TALK BY BINA FORM

Shoayb Khattab

Founder of Bina Form

Rashiq Muhamadali

Founder & Principal Architect of RqMA
Architecture + Design

Heritage & Culture

17:45–18:45

PRESERVE THE HERITAGE TO BUILD THE FUTURE

Preserving heritage is the mission of every generation. How young talents take care of the cultural code.

Roza Alghuthaym

Founder of RDS

Workplace Design

18:45–19:55

NEW COMFORT IN MODERN OFFICES

What does 'new comfort' in interior design mean in modern society? What objectives does the client set for
the architect?

Fawaz Alshehri

Ph.D, architect

Nora Waari

Chief of Design & Innovation, ID WORKS

Zahera Abou
Hamdan

Senior interior architect ID WORKS

Julia Parfenova

Head of Interior Design, IND

Adil Amin

Director of Interior Design at TP Bennett Bluehaus

Premium Interior Design

20:00–21:00

FEATURES OF THE PREMIUM INTERIOR DESIGN IN SAUDI ARABIA

The private architecture and interior design sector in Saudi Arabia is experiencing an unprecedented boom, catalyzed by the government's Saudi Vision 2030 program. The local market is rapidly developing its own unique design language, where ultra-modern technologies intertwine with centuries-old Islamic and cultural traditions.