• Riyadh will host Biban Forum 2025 in November, themed “Global Destination for Opportunities,” uniting global entrepreneurs and innovators.
• More than 140K visitors from 150+ countries, including founders, investors, and policymakers, will attend panels, workshops, and exhibitions.
• The forum will launch initiatives supporting SME growth, new startups, and improved market access through financial, advisory, and training solutions.

Biban Forum

Riyadh will host Biban Forum 2025, the Kingdom’s flagship event for startups, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and innovators. The event’s theme will be “Global Destination for Opportunities.”

The forum’s organization is led by Saudi’s Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority, Monsha’at. Moreover, it will span from November 5 to 8 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Center. 

Over the course of four days, it will bring people, ideas, and opportunities together in Riyadh, in an effort to unite the global entrepreneurial community. The forum will unite more than 140,000 visitors from over 150 countries, including startup founders, investors, global CEOs, policymakers, and thought leaders. Moreover, its agenda will feature panel discussions, interactive workshops, deal signings, and an exhibition showcasing innovations.

Entrepreneurship

The forum will feature a range of launches and agreements that directly impact the entrepreneurship sector across various fields. Its initiatives aim to support investment in MSMEs and stimulate their growth across key sectors of the economy. This is to foster new startups in the local market through financial, advisory, and training solutions.

The forum builds on the success of its earlier editions as a fruitful entrepreneurship platform. Moreover, it facilitated projects and agreements that support SME growth and improve access to local and international markets.

Bottom Line: Biban Forum 2025 aims to support SME growth and entrepreneurship in Saudi Arabia. It facilitates projects, agreements, and broader market access for startups and small businesses locally and internationally.