The Biban 24 forum, organized by the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority “Monsha’at” under the theme A Global Destination for Opportunities, drew strong attendance on its fifth day at Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Center, attracting many entrepreneurs, investors, and SME owners, who benefited from the forum’s varied programs, alongside a group of government and private entities that support the sector.
Biban 24 aims to enable entrepreneurs and strengthen the SME sector by providing a stimulating environment that helps exchange ideas and develop projects. The forum includes dedicated pavilions showcasing the latest innovations and services that support the startup environment, and the participating entities provide comprehensive information on their programs and services to strengthen entrepreneurs’ capabilities, in addition to enabling and supporting owners of entrepreneurial businesses and introducing them to real success stories that inspire them to achieve their entrepreneurial ambitions.
The forum includes a wide range of activities, including specialized working sessions covering various topics, from establishing and developing projects to digital marketing and management strategies. A select group of experts takes part in these sessions, with the aim of giving attendees the necessary knowledge and motivating them to apply the latest strategies. Interactive panel sessions are also held, allowing participants to communicate directly with the speakers, which strengthens the exchange of ideas and expertise in an interactive learning environment.
More than 250 local and international speakers, 1,350 exhibitors from among entrepreneurs, and 150 enabling entities offering services and initiatives to enable and support owners of entrepreneurial businesses are taking part in Biban 24. The forum also hosts the finals of the Entrepreneurship World Cup, with the announcement of the winners after competitive rounds among innovators and creators from 200 countries, making the Kingdom a destination for embracing and enabling dreamers from all over the world.
Biban 24 contributes to supporting entrepreneurship, meeting the ambitions of entrepreneurs, and keeping pace with their aspirations by strengthening communication between entrepreneurs, investors, and decision-makers. The forum offers 10,000 investment opportunities and attracts 5,000 local and international investors.
These efforts come in line with Saudi Vision 2030, which seeks to strengthen the role of the private sector and increase its contribution to the national economy. Monsha’at seeks to transform the Kingdom into a global business destination by creating an environment that supports entrepreneurial ideas, encouraging startups, and strengthening investment opportunities, contributing to consolidating the Kingdom’s position as an attractive destination for economic opportunities.