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OFFICIAL CONTENT PARTNER . GHE 2026
Global Policy Network at the Global Health Exhibition.
Advancing healthcare transformation through research, policy and collaboration. Join us in Riyadh as we bring policymakers, clinicians and innovators together.
Exhibitor Pass
GPN × GHE 2026
Dates
26–29 Oct 2026
Location
Malham, Riyadh
Stand
Hall 3
Role
Content Partner
What we're doing at GHE
From panel discussions to podcast recordings, GPN's presence at GHE 2026 is built around dialogue bringing policymakers, clinicians and innovators into the same room.
Mental Health Panel
Monday 26th October, 15:10-15:50
A discussion on mental health policy and implementation under the Vision 2030 health agenda.
Chair: Ameneh Ghazal Saatchi
Speaker: Dr Taghreed Al-Ghaith
Activating Community Pharmacy in Saudi Arabia
Thursday 29th October, 13:00-13:30
A presentation exploring the contribution of community pharmacy and the sector’s role in transforming Saudi healthcare delivery
Policy Unpacked
A special edition of our GPN podcast, with a series of interviews recorded on site with policymakers, healthcare leaders and innovators attending the exhibition
GPN Stand, Hall 3
A hub for networking, partnership conversations and introductions to GPN's research.
GHE 2026 Exclusive Reports
GPN is an independent evidence-to-policy and network-building organization that helps institutions and countries like Saudi Arabia evaluate, adapt and implement policies through research. For the Global Health Exhibition, we will be presenting new research, analysing and evaluating policies, recommendations with policymakers, clinicians, researchers and healthcare leaders. Our research programme includes work across five priority areas
Report 01
Mental Health Policy & Implementation
Examining the relationship between national strategy, service implementation, access, outcome measurement, data and continuity of care.
Report 02
Community Pharmacy & Workforce Development
Exploring how community pharmacy, medicines optimisation and workforce development can contribute to accessible and integrated healthcare.
Report 03
Artificial Intelligence & Digital Transformation
Considering how artificial intelligence and digital technologies can support healthcare decision-making, improve access and contribute to more responsive health systems.
Report 04
Innovation,Entrepreneurship & Market Access
Exploring the conditions needed to help healthcare innovations move from promising ideas to responsible implementation and sustainable impact.
Report 05
Prioritisation, Financing and Implementation in the Saudi Health System under Vision 2030
Examining the relationship between health financing, prioritisation, governance and implementation in shaping Saudi Arabia's health system transformation under Vision 2030.
To see our previous reports, click here.
GPN’s Panel on Mental Health in Saudi Arabia
GPN will be bringing together experts across public health, psychiatry, psychology and health policy to discuss mental health policy in Saudi Arabia and share their perspectives on how it can be improved to further the objectives of Vision 2030. The panel will look at what outcomes should be prioritised in mental health, how these outcomes would be measured in practice, and how evidence can be used to improve policy, services and implementation.
Ameneh Ghazal Saatchi
Founder and CEO,
Global Policy Network
Dr Taghreed Al-Ghaith
Chief Officer for National Health Improvement and
Prevention, Public Health Authority (WEQAYA)
Policy Unpacked, recorded from Riyadh
Throughout GHE, we'll be recording episodes of Policy Unpacked featuring healthcare leaders, policymakers, clinicians and innovators from Saudi Arabia and around the world. Full episodes will be available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Youtube.
Listen to previous episodes
Policy Unpacked is a podcast series by the Global Policy Network where we dive into the policies shaping our world, from healthcare, to sustainability, to education, and explore how these critical areas intersect to drive meaningful change. Whether you're a policymaker, practitioner, or just policy-curious, we're glad you're here. Let's unpack policy together.
The GPN Fellowship Programme
Developing an international community of policy leaders
The GPN will be expanding the GPN fellowship programme to Saudi Arabia.
The Fellowship connects emerging and established leaders who want to contribute to inclusive, evidence-based policymaking and practical healthcare improvement.
We welcome expressions of interest from people working across health, public policy, education, technology, research, sustainability and related fields. To learn more about the fellowship, and express interest, click below.
We look forward to meeting you
Whether you are a policymaker, healthcare professional, researcher or industry leader, we would love to meet you at GHE 2026. Let’s connect to discuss podcast speaking opportunities, strategic partnerships, and our GPN fellowship programme.. Find us at the stand in Hall 3 or book time with the team.