November 5-8, 2025

4:00 - 11:00 PM
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh,
Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Center
Global Destination for Opportunities

About Biban

Biban Forum 2025 is one of the most prominent events in the entrepreneurship sector. It is considered an extension of previous editions with an expanded and global approach to empower the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Kingdom and support both local and international entrepreneurs. It is achieved through seven main doors that cover entrepreneurship, innovation, and investment, contributing to the provision of effective solutions and quality opportunities for growth and expansion.

Biban Forum 2025 contributed to creating a stimulating environment and enhancing administrative, financial, and technical competencies, encouraging idea owners to launch their projects and meet with local and global experts to exchange knowledge and enrich information among decision-makers, investors, and entrepreneurs—thereby strengthening the sector, promoting a culture of innovation, and facilitating entry into the business world.

The forum was held in Saudi Arabia, capitalizing on its economic and logistical advantages, legislative facilitations, and a strong entrepreneurial environment that supports exceptional ideas both locally and globally—cementing its position as a global hub for entrepreneurial investment opportunities.

Biban Forum 2025 discussed topics and ideas related to entrepreneurship, e-commerce, franchising, investment opportunities, startups, and innovation. It also offered workshops, courses, consultation sessions, mentoring, and specialized programs to boost business efficiency and enhance the impact of enterprises on the national economy.

The forum gathered enablers, supporters, and investors from around the world under one roof to facilitate access to funding and support the growth of small and medium enterprises and entrepreneurship.

  • +1,000

    Exhibitors

  • +200

    Speakers

  • +10,000

    Opportunities

  • +150

    Participating Countries

Forum Schedule

Wednesday 5 November 2025
Day 1

Highlights inspiring discussions that showcase the entrepreneurship ecosystem, founder experiences, and growth opportunities both locally and globally.

Thursday 6 November 2025
Day 2

Panel sessions highlight the entrepreneurial landscape and facilitate experience sharing.

Friday 7 November 2025
Day 3

Sessions delve into key success drivers in entrepreneurship, build capabilities, and showcase inspiring experiences.

Saturday 8 November 2025
Day 4

Sessions spotlight the future of entrepreneurship, key trends and challenges, and highlight opportunities for innovation and growth.

Speakers

Faisal Albizioui

Founder and CEO at EDAD

HRH Prince Fahad bin Mansour Al Saud

Chairman of the Entrepreneurship Vision Association

H.E. Dr. Munir Eldesouki

President, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST)

H.E. Dr. Nabeel Koshak

CEO & Board Member, Saudi Venture Capital Company (SVC)

Eng. Sultan AlHamidi

CEO, Social Development Bank

Khalid Albaker

CEO of Quality of Life Center

Hamam Hashem

CEO, Kafalah Program

Adwa Aldakheel

Founder & CEO, Falak Investment Hub

Sultan Almusallam

Supervisor General of Industrial transformation at Ministry of industry and mineral resources

Hitham Khalid

CEO and Founder of Dagiga AI

Ameerah Al-Taweel

Chairwoman, Time Entertainment

Mashhoor Aldubayan

Angel Investor

Abdullah Alsabe

Digital Marketing Manager, Elm

Nasser Alaqeel

CEO at the Ministry of Investment

Dr. Hanin Alsubaie

Founder & CEO at Darent

Mohammed Abdulghaffar

Senior General Manager, Community Jameel

Ahmed Altheneyan

Founder & CEO of Innovative Transformation LLC

Mohammed Alshaikh

Co-founder & CEO at NetZero

Abdullah Asiri

Founder & CEO at Lucidya

Salah Khashoggi

Founder, Tamra Capital

Ricardo Kaká

Former Global Soccer Player and Investor

Simon Squibb

Entrepreneur, Investor, Founder of HelpBnk

Nacho Mateo

CEO, South Summit

Edward Salmon

Founder, PINKFISH

Paris De L'etraz

President of the Institute for Applied Innovation in Silicon Valley, and General Manager of the Venture Lab at IE University

Folajimi Daodu

Tech Entrepreneur, AI Strategist & Ecosystem Builder, CBO of Safira Events

Michael Schmitz

CEO at SCOVR

Jonathan Ortamns

President, Global Entrepreneurship Network

Valentyn Volkov

Founder & CTO of XPANCEO

Jeffrey Hoffman

Chairman of the Global Entrepreneurship Network

Eslam Hussein

Founder & CEO, Invygo

Amjad AlJinbaz

Program Manager, Misk Foundation

Mikayel Vardanyan

Chief Operating Officer & Co Founder, Picsart Inc

James Carty

Deputy Director, Gates Foundation

Vikas Arora

Chief of Impact Investing and Blended Finance at AVPN

Udo Doring

CEO and Executive Director, Advisory Board Centre

Lamia Hanafi

Founder of Nest Accelerator

Hanna Myshko

Regional Director for the Gulf States, Ukraine, and Moldova at StrategEast

Eric Husny

Senior Investment Associate at Impact46

Saeed Jebrani

CEO at Tamwilkom

Doors

Exhibitors

Startup Door
Trade and Distribution

GERSH is the first Saudi AI-powered platform in the world that offers you a Buy Now, Pay Later service from anywhere around the globe. we bridge glob...

Enablement Door

The Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu was established in 1975 by royal decree to diversify sources of income and expand the industrial base. It ov...

Funding and Investment Door
Financial and Banking Services

Al-Murabaha Flexible Finance is a Saudi joint-stock company based in Riyadh with a capital of 714,285,720 SAR. The company provides financial solution...

Startup Door
Healthcare

A Saudi startup in the field of Mental Health Tech, leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance the psychological well-being of individuals and orga...

Enablement Door

It is the regulatory and legislative authority for the land, sea and rail transport industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, through its licensing of...

Startup Door
Financial and Banking Services

Eisal Tec is a leading Saudi company in digital financial solutions, accredited by ZATCA. It offers an integrated platform for issuing, storing, and a...

Enablement Door

Driven by its commitment to establishing a leading infrastructure for the media sector, the General Authority for Media Regulation regulates and overs...

Enablement Door

Since its establishment in 2001, Modon has been undertaking the development and supervision of industrial lands and integrated infrastructure. Today,...

Startup Door
Financial and Banking Services

A leading fintech company in Qatar, empowering businesses with innovative financial solutions. We offer a range of services, including prepaid card so...

Startup Door
Tourism and Hospitality

We are a SAAS technology company helping F&B outlet to optimize their operations by streamlining ordering, inventory management & digitalizing Compli...

Startup Door
Financial and Banking Services

Receipts Technology unlocks and activates item-level receipt data

Startup Door
Technology and Communications

ShipBee is a one stop shop digital logistics platform through SAAS and App connecting customers with truck owners and logistics companies.

Startup Door
Trade and Distribution

Samples Yard simplifies the material selection process from sampling to procurement. We help design professionals and homeowners save time, money, and...

Startup Door

A platform offering flexible access to gyms, fitness studios, and wellness centers via a single app, connecting users to diverse fitness classes and w...

Startup Door
Technology and Communications

A leading digital services provider with over 15 years of experience, helping businesses of leverage technology to achieve their goals. We offer custo...

Startup Door

An application that provides all services related to printing through innovative strategies that will be used for the first time in the world.

Startup Door
Culture and Entertainment

artQart is an online art marketplace connecting local artists with art lovers worldwide, helping artists monetize artworks and providing customers a p...

Startup Door
Technology and Communications

Appomatory is a no-code app development platform with drag-and-drop tools and templates. It helps businesses create custom apps for e-commerce and app...

Startup Door
Technology and Communications

A company specialized in designing solutions and products to raise digital awareness in general and cyber in particular, we started as a podcast in 20...

Startup Door
Technology and Communications

A specialized team in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, developing products and tools supporting the Arabic language to empower businesses wi...

Startup Door
Technology and Communications

GlassHUB is a cutting-edge platform transforming global supply chain compliance.By automating compliance checks for third-party partners,it streamline...

Funding and Investment Door
Financial and Banking Services

Rakeez Financial is licensed by the Capital Market Authority to issue and invest in debt instruments. The platform connects financing-seeking enter...

Startup Door
Technology and Communications

SpaceMap aims to develop a real-time platform for decision-making problems related to the safety, optimization, and intelligence of space assets such...

E-commerce Door
Technology and Communications

Salla is the largest e-commerce platform enabler in Saudi Arabia, established in 2016 in Makkah to promote the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Saudi Arab...

E-commerce Door

MENA’s #1 shipping gateway for e-commerce stores and retailers to ship, manage, track, analyze and return orders with 250+ carriers from a single dash...

E-commerce Door
Trade and Distribution

Unlock seamless business operations with our tailored storage solutions at Makhzny. Our comprehensive business storage services provide a secure and...

E-commerce Door

Zid helps you take your Retail Business from Zero to Hero

Fast-growing Enterprises Door
Technology and Communications

Rewaa program offers integrated technical solutions for managing inventory, sales, and payments, helping you achieve your retail goals and reduce oper...

E-commerce Door

We are a leading fintech company whose role is to develop the individual and business sector to be safer and more secure

Startup Door
Technology and Communications

Suppli B connects restaurants and suppliers with real-time order tracking, invoicing, and payment insights.

Startup Door

Arabian Pay specializes in providing "Buy Now, Pay Later" services for micro-enterprises, small businesses, and startups. Our platform enables these b...

Startup Door
Tourism and Hospitality

Tripooo luxe is a startup specializing in the digital travel and tourism sector. We provide innovative solutions that simplify the travel experience a...

Startup Door

A leading Saudi real estate services group, we offer a distinct concept based on scientific foundations and a comprehensive vision for the future when...

Startup Door
Technology and Communications

My Clinic is a cloud-based, all-in-one solution that streamlines clinic operations. It integrates patient record management, billing, scheduling, and...

Startup Door
Energy and Infrastructure

SmartRent is a digital platform that makes property management in Moldova simple, transparent, and automated. From rent collection to utility tracking...

Startup Door
Technology and Communications

We don't develop games; we develop people who make them. Since 2017, Dev, Play, Go! consistently played a role in building Saudi Arabia's gaming commu...

Startup Door
Energy and Infrastructure

Uses Chemical Recycling to convert Waste Plastic into Oil & Gas. Proprietary technology and collaborations with Japan. Operates ISCC+ certified multip...

Startup Door
Technology and Communications

LinkTech is an innovative digital platform owned by Next Trad Commercial Company, serving as a bridge between business owners and clients in the field...

Startup Door
Trade and Distribution

WEST STORY Trading Co. is a leading provider of advanced fragrance technology using modern NANO systems compatible with all central and decentralized...

Startup Door
Technology and Communications

Zaan is an integrated digital platform dedicated to managing and operating salons, beauty centers, and spas through innovative technological solutions...

Startup Door
Technology and Communications

Project Safety Institute for Training (POSHA) is one of the leading institutes in the field of education and training in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia....

Startup Door
Other

A law firm dedicated to providing comprehensive legal services for individuals and enterprises through an integrated legal team that combines academic...

Startup Door
Technology and Communications

E-Dever helps you develop your project by providing comprehensive technical and marketing studies and plans, executed with high professionalism to in...

Startup Door
Technology and Communications

A Saudi flexible platform powered by artificial intelligence that connects qualified teachers with educational institutions quickly and efficiently....

Startup Door

At MEDirect, we’re not just building a virtual clinics platform, we’re empowering doctors to rise above challenges and redefine the way they deliver c...

Startup Door
Technology and Communications

We build autonomous delivery vehicles that transport food, groceries, and parcels safely and efficiently. By removing human error, our vehicles enhanc...

Startup Door
Financial and Banking Services

At Seraj Development, we provide integrated solutions to develop your business with the highest level of professionalism. With our diverse expertise...

Startup Door
Technology and Communications

Salesflo is a B2B SaaS platform that helps FMCG and CPG companies digitize and optimize their sales and distribution operations. We empower teams to g...

Startup Door
Technology and Communications

ReCit is an AI-powered smart receipt platform that replaces paper receipts with instant, eco-friendly digital receipts using NFC technology. It helps...

Startup Door

Strataphy was founded with a vision to transform how energy companies harness subsurface resources. Our team of seasoned professionals combines extens...

Entrepreneurship World Cup

The Entrepreneurship World Cup is the largest competition of its kind globally, with entrepreneurs from over 169 countries participating. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host the final rounds, closing ceremony, and awards presentation, featuring the top 100 entrepreneurs competing in the finals held in Riyadh as part of Biban Forum.

Expected impact results

• Attracting innovative startups aligned with Saudi Arabia’s strategic priorities

• Stimulating local investment and attracting foreign investment • Highlighting promising opportunities within the Kingdom

• Engaging entrepreneurial projects from around the world in addressing national

For more 

+169 Participating Countries
100 Finalists in Biban
+10,350 Competitors
$1,500,000 Total Prizes

Sponsors

All
Government Sponsor
Associate Sponsor of the World Cup
Knowledge Sponsor
Cultural Entrepreneurship Sponsor
Premium Residency Sponsor
Insurance Sponsor
Media Sponsor
Medical Sponsor
Transportation Sponsor
Advertising Sponsor
Technical Sponsor
Development Sponsor
E-commerce Sponsor
Contributing Sponsor
Digital Entrepreneurship Sponsor
Insurance Protection Sponsor
Supporting Sponsor
Main Sponsor
Strategic Sponsor

Partners

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