U.S.–Saudi Investment Forum Draws Top American CEOs During MBS Visit

The upcoming U.S.–Saudi Arabia investment forum in Washington is set to highlight strengthening economic ties as Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman makes his first U.S. trip since 2018. Scheduled for November 19 at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the event is expected to gather leading American and Saudi executives across major industries. According to a source familiar with the forum, CEOs and senior leaders from Chevron, Qualcomm, Cisco, General Dynamics, Pfizer, IBM, Google, Salesforce, Andreessen Horowitz, Halliburton, Adobe, Aramco, State Street, and Parsons Corp are among those slated to attend.

Bin Salman’s visit, which includes a meeting with President Donald Trump the day before the forum, will focus on promoting expanding business partnerships and investment opportunities between the two nations. The event will feature discussions centered on artificial intelligence, energy, aerospace, health care, technology, and finance—sectors that both countries are prioritizing for future growth.

This high-profile visit comes after years of tension following the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, an incident that drew global condemnation. While U.S. intelligence agencies concluded that the crown prince approved the operation, MBS denied issuing the order but acknowledged overall responsibility as the country’s effective leader. His return to the U.S. signals an effort to reset relations and emphasize forward-looking economic collaboration.

Earlier this year, the United States and Saudi Arabia announced multi-billion-dollar investments during Trump’s Middle East tour, reinforcing their long-standing strategic relationship. President Trump also stated this week that he plans to approve the sale of U.S.-made F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, marking another significant milestone in defense and economic cooperation.

The investment forum is expected to showcase the growing alignment between the two economies, offering companies opportunities to expand partnerships in innovation, infrastructure, and advanced technology as both nations pursue ambitious development goals.