The forum will bring together more than 250 local and international speakers and 1,350 exhibitors from inside and outside the Kingdom. The forum brings together more than 250 local and international speakers, 1,350 exhibitors and entrepreneurs from inside and outside the Kingdom, as well as a wide presence of Their Highnesses, entrepreneurs, investors and decision makers, to be a key platform to promote the SME sector.
The forum provides a platform to promote the SME sector. Biban 24 allows entrepreneurs to explore investment opportunities in the Kingdom, with the participation of more than 150 SME enablers, offering their services in the fields of financing, procedures and logistical support, in addition to more than 25,000 counseling, guidance and training sessions.
The forum is open daily from 4 pm to 11 pm, and aims to motivate young men and women to enter the world of entrepreneurship, create an interactive environment that contributes to building a local and global entrepreneurial network, and enhance communication between investors and entrepreneurs to nurture and invest in creative ideas in support of Saudi Vision 2030, which seeks to increase the contribution of small and medium enterprises to the local economy.
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Biban 24 is organized into nine main sections, namely: Launch, Accelerated Growth, Empowerment, E-commerce, Finance and Investment, Innovation, Startups, Franchise, and Market. The forum covers multiple areas such as artificial intelligence, digital health, innovation, sustainability, finance, enabling creativity, and expansion and growth strategies.
Biban 24 will witness The finals of the World Cup of Entrepreneurship competition with the participation of 52 countries, as the Kingdom hosts the final qualifiers with the participation of the best 100 entrepreneurs from around the world, with cash prizes of up to one million dollars, which will be awarded to the winners at the closing ceremony.
The forum also includes launches and agreements to support entrepreneurship in several vital sectors, including technology, tourism, entertainment, culture and sports, which enhances the investments of small and medium enterprises and supports their expansion in the local market through innovative financing solutions.
The forum provides more than 10,000 investment opportunities, including sports, entertainment, vehicle maintenance and repair, agriculture, public services, and real estate, giving entrepreneurs and investors ample opportunities to invest.
The forum also includes an area dedicated to connecting 5,000 investors with entrepreneurs, creating an ideal environment for building partnerships and enhancing investment opportunities in the Kingdom, serving the goals of economic development in accordance with Saudi Vision 2030.
The forum also includes an area dedicated to connecting 5,000 investors with entrepreneurs, creating an ideal environment for building partnerships and enhancing investment opportunities in the Kingdom, serving the goals of economic development in accordance with Saudi Vision 2030.
