Bain & Company joins global leaders at HCI 2025 to shape the future of human capability
Held under the theme "Beyond Readiness", the event welcomed more than 13,000 participants from over 120 countries across three dynamic days. Hosted by Saudi Arabia's Human Capability Development Program (HCDP), a key pillar of Vision 2030, HCI featured 120 sessions and over 300 speakers across five purpose-built content zones.
Bain & Company was among the attendees contributing to the broader dialogue on lifelong learning, inclusive development, and scalable innovation. Discussions spanned three strategic tracks: Harnessing the Ways We Learn, Honoring the Ways We Belong, and Harmonizing the Ways We Act —each focused on enabling societies to thrive through skills transformation and cross-sector alignment.
The event's structure encouraged open exchange through curated arenas such as the HCI Dialogues, Mastery Stage, and LAB Space, enabling leaders to share insights, showcase best practices, and spark actionable partnerships. From education reform to AI-enabled talent development, the agenda reflected an urgency to equip individuals and institutions for a rapidly shifting global landscape.
Bain & Company's participation reflects its continued commitment to helping institutions and governments unlock human potential and build future-ready capabilities that drive long-term, inclusive growth.
About Bain & Company
Bain & Company is a global consultancy that helps the world's most ambitious change makers define the future. Across 65 cities in 40 countries, Bain works alongside clients to achieve extraordinary results and redefine industries. The firm complements its expertise with a vibrant ecosystem of digital innovators to deliver faster and more enduring outcomes. Bain has also committed more than $1 billion in pro bono services to organizations tackling today's urgent challenges and earned a platinum rating from EcoVadis, placing it in the top 1% of companies globally. Since 1973, Bain has measured its success by the success of its clients.
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