Riyadh to Host 41st Asian Racing Conference in 2026 Coinciding with Saudi Cup

Riyadh, August 18, 2025, SPA -- Riyadh is set to host the 41st Asian Racing Conference (ARC) in 2026, marking the first time the event will be held in Saudi Arabia. The event will take place from February 9 to 14, coinciding with the Saudi Cup Weekend 2026, the world’s richest horse race.
The ARC will run under the theme “Honouring Tradition - Shaping the Future,” organized by the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia in collaboration with the Asian Racing Federation. It will bring together leaders, experts, and enthusiasts in horse racing from around the globe to shape regional and international racing policies and to chart the future of the sport, supporting its practitioners and enhancing its global stature.
The official program will feature a series of plenary sessions from February 10 to 12, addressing key challenges and opportunities in the horse racing industry. The sessions will also highlight pioneering experiences across sectors including sports, technology, media, broadcasting, and business. A distinguished lineup of international speakers will enrich the sessions with keynote speeches, presentations, and interactive panel discussions.
The ARC will conclude on February 14 with the Saudi Cup Weekend at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh, offering participants a unique opportunity to witness Saudi Arabia's expertise in hosting one of the world's premier sporting events.
-- SPA