The Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monsha'at) has announced the organization of "Biban 2023" forum in Riyadh from March 9th to 13th. The forum will feature over 350 local and global speakers and 750 exhibitors from local and global entrepreneurs.

The "Biban" forum, under the theme "Fostering Tangible Opportunities," aims to facilitate international and local entrepreneurial networking, strengthening communication among investors, entrepreneurs, and enablers while recognizing their achievements. Additionally, the forum seeks to introduce investment opportunities in the Kingdom. The “Biban” forum creates a competitive that encourages ambitious youth to enter the world of entrepreneurship, fostering communication and enriching entrepreneurs with innovative ideas and investment methods in order to achieve the Saudi Vision 2030 and increase the contribution of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to GDP to 35%.

Over 120 SME enablement entities are participating in the "Biban 23" forum, offering expertise in procedures, financing, and services. Additionally, 34 government entities are providing their services under the same roof for SMEs in order to help overcome any challenges and difficulties that enterprises in all sectors may face.

“Biban 23” will provide more than 300 training workshops, with an estimated 20,000 beneficiaries. These workshops will cover a wide range of topics, including supply chain management, franchise experience, e-commerce transmission, risk management strategy, and other areas that will help entrepreneurs gain essential knowledge in strategic planning and business operations.

The forum, expected to attract over 105,000 visitors, features nine doors specifically designed to meet the needs of SME owners and entrepreneurs in various sectors. These doors are: "Start Door," "Growth Door," "Enablement Door," "E-commerce Door," "Funding Door," "Innovation Door," "Startup Door," "Franchise Door," and "Market Door."

The forum, expected to attract over 105,000 visitors, features nine doors specifically designed to meet the needs of SME owners and entrepreneurs in various sectors. These doors are: "Start Door," "Growth Door," "Enablement Door," "E-commerce Door," "Funding Door," "Innovation Door," "Startup Door," "Franchise Door," and "Market Door."

The Entrepreneurship World Cup finals, the world's first and largest competition of its kind, will feature over 200 countries and are expected to be held in Saudi Arabia. The closing ceremony will include the awarding of prizes, totaling USD 1 million in cash, in the presence of the top 100 entrepreneurs who qualified for the finals.

The forum will witness the signing of significant agreements and launches, with a positive impact on entrepreneurship in various sectors such as technology, tourism, entertainment, culture, and sports. This will stimulate investment in SMEs and facilitate their growth, as well as help create more emerging companies in the local market through various financial solutions.

It is noteworthy that “Biban 23” will feature numerous officials and ministers in its panel discussions, as well as notable international entrepreneurs as speakers, along with investors, experts, and decision-makers.

Monsha'at has also enabled those interested in registering for the forum, attending its various activities, and taking advantage of its services to do so through the forum website.

"Biban 23: Fostering Tangible Opportunities"