Riyadh — 14 Jumada al-Awwal 1447 AH / 5 November 2025.

The Biban 2025 forum, held in Riyadh, saw a notable turnout from the telecommunications and IT sector, with 397 tech companies leading the list of participants in the Startup Gate out of more than 1,000 companies from various sectors, a clear indicator of technology and innovation's central role in shaping the future of entrepreneurship in the Kingdom.

This growing turnout reflects the standing of the telecommunications and IT sector as the main driver of digital transformation in the national economy, and a key pillar for building an integrated entrepreneurial ecosystem that supports small and medium enterprises and strengthens the Kingdom's global competitiveness, in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.

Participating startups are seeking to showcase the latest technologies and digital solutions to investors and decision-makers, and to explore new opportunities in financing and expansion into local and regional markets. The solutions on display include artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud computing and financial technology (FinTech), among the most prominent drivers of the digital economy in the Kingdom and the region.

The Startup Gate is one of Biban's most prominent pavilions, providing a vital platform bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, financing entities and service providers, to exchange expertise and build strategic partnerships that help turn entrepreneurial ideas into sustainable businesses, and accelerate the pace of technological transformation in the business environment.

Biban 2025, held under the theme "A Global Destination for Opportunities," continues to strengthen its standing as one of the region's most important entrepreneurship forums, bringing together solutions, financing and partnerships, and providing a stimulating environment that supports innovation and accelerates the entry of modern technologies into markets, reflecting the Kingdom's commitment to strengthening a knowledge-based economy and developing promising sectors.