Biban Forum 2025 concludes in Riyadh with agreements worth more than $10.1 billion and record global participation
/PRNewswire/ — The General Authority of Small and Medium Enterprises (Monsha’at) closed the Biban Forum 2025, Saudi Arabia’s flagship event for entrepreneurs, startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), held from November 5 to 8 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Center.
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Held under the theme “Global Destination of Opportunities”, the forum attracted more than 100,000 participants from 113 countries, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers and business leaders from around the world. Over four days, Biban witnessed the signing of memorandums of understanding and agreements worth more than $10.1 billion, underscoring Saudi Arabia’s rise as a leading destination for innovation, investment and business growth.
This year’s edition featured an exceptional cast of international speakers and opinion leaders, including Ricardo Kaká, football legend turned entrepreneur and investor, and Simon Squibb, renowned serial entrepreneur and startup empowerment advocate. His presentations inspired the audience with ideas on how to transform passion into purpose, invest in innovation and create companies that drive sustainable growth and social impact.
Biban 2025 functioned as a global opportunity marketplace, featuring more than 10,000 investment opportunities from the public and private sectors to help entrepreneurs expand their reach, attract financing and forge strategic alliances. The Startup Door event offered 1,021 startups from 66 countries the opportunity to showcase their projects, interact with investors and connect with potential partners, reinforcing Biban’s position as a leading global center for entrepreneurship.
One of the highlights of the event was the Investors Arena, a dedicated space that facilitated direct dialogue and negotiation between investors and startups. The forum also featured a presentation stage, where entrepreneurs from around the world presented their ideas to an international audience and investors, showcasing the innovation and creativity that are shaping the future of entrepreneurship.
Another key moment was the global finals of the Entrepreneurship World Cup, which brought together leading startups from around the world to compete for global recognition and a total prize of $1.5 million. “Swijin AG” was announced as the winner of the 2025 edition, marking a milestone in one of the largest and most prestigious entrepreneurship competitions in the world.
As Biban 2025 concludes, its achievements, from multi-billion dollar partnerships and global participation to the presence of world-class speakers and innovators, reflect the Kingdom’s rapid progress in strengthening the private sector, fostering innovation and positioning Saudi Arabia as a global destination of opportunity.
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