Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia is set to host the Middle East’s premier entrepreneurial event, Biban 2025, on Nov. 5, at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Center. 

Organized by the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority known as Monsha’at, the four-day event will run under the theme “Global Destination for Opportunity.”

Now in its 11th edition, Biban 2025 will convene a global audience from over 150 countries, the Saudi Press Agency reported. 

The forum will feature 200 local and international speakers and bring together 150 enabling entities from the government and private sectors, with several billion-dollar agreements and initiatives expected to be unveiled.

The event solidifies its role as the region’s largest entrepreneurial platform, connecting startups, investors, policymakers, and world-renowned experts. The goal is to forge strategic partnerships, explore high-value opportunities, and develop innovative ideas to fuel the growth of Saudi Arabia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Attendees are set to gain insights from more than 85 specialized workshops led by top experts, focusing on key areas such as finance, investment, management, marketing, digital transformation, and global expansion. 

The forum features seven main sections, designed to cover the various needs of entrepreneurs and small-to-medium enterprises. These dedicated sections address key areas such as financing, franchising, e-commerce, and market access.

Biban 2025 builds on the legacy of its previous editions, which have launched hundreds of successful projects and partnerships, empowering small and medium-sized enterprises to expand into local and global markets.