On the final day of the Biban 24 forum, organized by the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority “Monsha’at” under the theme A Global Destination for Opportunities, the Biban Talks stage showcased a varied set of topics that stimulate sustainable change and impact investing.
The sessions addressed varied topics, including integrating heritage with innovation to develop the hospitality experience and build future destinations, integrating cultural heritage with strategic development, sustainable development and environmental protection to rehabilitate ecosystems amid climate change, sustainable development and environmental management to strengthen sustainability and carbon neutrality, and enabling change through the role of social enterprises in achieving financial inclusion, as well as a session on moving from carbon offsetting to sustainability in order to build a sustainable ecosystem in the Kingdom.
The sessions discussed shaping esports and revenue-generation strategies, and sustainable development and environmental protection through the use of technology to manage buildings efficiently and sustainably.
The Talks stage also examined the role of premium residency in enabling growth for entrepreneurs and investors in the Kingdom, changing the status quo for the future of the talent ecosystem, impact investing to enable smart investment, investing in purposeful change, and impact investing strategies around the world.
The stage hosted a segment honoring the winners of the Future Entrepreneurs Program and the Student Clubs Enablement Project, in recognition of their efforts and contributions to strengthening sustainability and innovation across various sectors.
The stage offered interactive sessions with the participation of several experts, speakers, and entrepreneurs, with the aim of sharing their experiences and the challenges they faced on their business journey, in addition to presenting innovative solutions to strengthen business growth and sustainability. The sessions also drew wide attendance from entities that support SMEs in the public and private sectors, reflecting the forum’s role in achieving the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.