This session shares Simon Squibb’s inspiring journey from the streets to becoming a successful entrepreneur and angel investor—a story of resilience, innovation, and giving. Simon reveals how challenges shaped his entrepreneurial mindset and why generosity is key to sustainable success, offering valuable lessons for founders seeking to turn challenges into real impact.

This session explores how AI is reshaping not only industries but also societies with a highlight into HUMAIN’s mission to build sovereign AI rooted in cultural integrity, Arabic language depth, and Saudi innovation being linked to Vision 2030’s ambition to establish the Kingdom as a global AI leader while highlighting a founder’s journey from a startup to a leading PIF company.

This session explores how the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) fuels progress across technology, environment, education, and entertainment. From pioneering AI and renewable energy solutions to digitizing cultural heritage and strengthening STEM pipelines, KACST stands as a central force in shaping Saudi Arabia’s future-ready economy.

This session explores how Saudi Arabia’s entrepreneurial vision is transforming into real impact—highlighting the initiatives, success stories, and innovations shaping the future of entrepreneurship in the Kingdom.

This session will explore how entrepreneurship intersects with the entertainment industry, shaping memorable experiences and creating innovative business opportunities over time.