By Segun Adeyanju
Riyadh will host the 11th edition of the Biban 2025 Forum from November 5 to 8, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators from across the globe under the theme “Global Destination for Opportunities.”
Organised by Monsha’at, the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority of Saudi Arabia, the forum will feature over 200 speakers, 85 workshops, and representatives from more than 150 countries, solidifying the Kingdom’s standing as a global hub for enterprise and innovation in line with Vision 2030.
Held at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Convention Center, the four-day event will also see major investment deals and billion-dollar initiatives unveiled. It will include sessions across three stages, Biban Horizon, Biban Talks, and Biban Pitching and seven thematic sectors covering financing, e-commerce, franchising, market access, digital transformation, marketing, and global expansion.
Since its inception, Biban has evolved into the Middle East’s leading entrepreneurship platform, credited with launching numerous startups and cross-border partnerships.
The 2025 edition is expected to further foster collaboration between government institutions, private investors, and startups, driving sustainable growth across regional and global markets.






