– 14 February 2026
We warmly welcome you to the 41st Asian Racing Conference in Riyadh.
Please find below all the essential details you need to help you navigate smoothly through the week. If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to reach out the media team at media@arcriyadh2026.com
KEY DATES AND TIMES:
February 9th
13.00-16.30: 10th IFAR conference
19.00: ARC Opening Ceremony (closed event)
February 10th - 12th 41st ARC business programme
February 12th 20.00: ARC Closing Ceremony (closed event)
VENUE ADDRESS:
Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel & Convention Centre, Al Muaydin Street, Unit 4 Riyadh, 6391 Saudi Arabia
Website link: here
Reservations: 0800 890 410 Front desk: 966-11-8131313
Email: cprdc@ihg.com
ACCREDITATION
Accredited media may collect their passes at the dedicated desk at the Crowne Plaza.
The passes will allow you full access to the Asian Racing Conference Business Programme at the Crowne Plaza, including the International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR) conference on Monday February 9.
Credentials granted at the discretion of the JCSA and may be revoked at any time.
BUSINESS PROGRAMME
The most up-to-date details about the week’s Business Programme as well as speakers and other details are available on the Asian Racing Conference’s website: www.arcriyadh2026.com
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Media are not permitted to access the Opening and Closing Ceremony.
However media may attend the Edge of the World excursion on Friday February 13.
The cost is USD50 and tickets may be purchased by emailing info@arcriyadh2026.com.
PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEOGRAPHY
There will be marked zones and an elevated platform within the Conference venue where photographers and videographers may capture images and record footage.
Photographers and videographers are requested to take care not to block delegates or other media from their view of panel discussions. Media are asked to keep movements around the hall to a minimum to avoid disrupting the conference.
Media should not bring drones to Saudi Arabia, they will be confiscated at the airport and we will not be able to recover them.
IMAGES AND VIDEO
A selection of images and video content from the day will be made available here each day. (live from Monday 9th)
Images are free of charge and for editorial use only. Please credit “JCSA”.
MEDIA CENTRE
There will be a dedicated Media Centre at the venue with Wifi and printer available.
Media Centre Opening Times: 0900-1800 Monday 9th to Thursday February 12th
FOOD AND DRINK
Complimentary tea and coffee will be available in the Media Centre and there are a number of cafes and restaurants in the Crowne Plaza complex.
media@ARCRiyadh2026.com Miles Evans, Media Office Manager, miles.evans@weare54.com or +447345425244
