November 5-8, 2025
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.
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Speakers
Opportunities
Participating Countries
Highlights inspiring discussions that showcase the entrepreneurship ecosystem, founder experiences, and growth opportunities both locally and globally.
Panel sessions highlight the entrepreneurial landscape and facilitate experience sharing.
Sessions delve into key success drivers in entrepreneurship, build capabilities, and showcase inspiring experiences.
Sessions spotlight the future of entrepreneurship, key trends and challenges, and highlight opportunities for innovation and growth.
Founder and CEO at EDAD
Chairman of the Entrepreneurship Vision Association
President, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST)
CEO & Board Member, Saudi Venture Capital Company (SVC)
CEO, Social Development Bank
CEO of Quality of Life Center
CEO, Kafalah Program
Founder & CEO, Falak Investment Hub
Supervisor General of Industrial transformation at Ministry of industry and mineral resources
CEO and Founder of Dagiga AI
Chairwoman, Time Entertainment
Angel Investor
Digital Marketing Manager, Elm
CEO at the Ministry of Investment
Founder & CEO at Darent
Senior General Manager, Community Jameel
Founder & CEO of Innovative Transformation LLC
Co-founder & CEO at NetZero
Founder & CEO at Lucidya
Founder, Tamra Capital
Former Global Soccer Player and Investor
Entrepreneur, Investor, Founder of HelpBnk
CEO, South Summit
Founder, PINKFISH
President of the Institute for Applied Innovation in Silicon Valley, and General Manager of the Venture Lab at IE University
Tech Entrepreneur, AI Strategist & Ecosystem Builder, CBO of Safira Events
CEO at SCOVR
President, Global Entrepreneurship Network
Founder & CTO of XPANCEO
Chairman of the Global Entrepreneurship Network
Founder & CEO, Invygo
Program Manager, Misk Foundation
Chief Operating Officer & Co Founder, Picsart Inc
Deputy Director, Gates Foundation
Chief of Impact Investing and Blended Finance at AVPN
CEO and Executive Director, Advisory Board Centre
Founder of Nest Accelerator
Regional Director for the Gulf States, Ukraine, and Moldova at StrategEast
Senior Investment Associate at Impact46
CEO at Tamwilkom
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
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+169
Participating Countries
100
Finalists in Biban
+10,350
Competitors
$1,500,000
Total Prizes
