Startup Events in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s startup ecosystem is gaining strong momentum, with venture activity, entrepreneurial talent, and innovation on the rise. The Kingdom’s market is expanding rapidly, driven by a young population, fast digital adoption, and Vision 2030’s diversification agenda. Investors, founders, and government initiatives are creating a robust environment for new ventures to scale and thrive. This article provides an overview of the country’s most important startup and tech events, offering a guide to the gatherings that are shaping its future.
SEPTEMBER:
SAUDI ARABIA INVESTORS FORUM
Dates: 17 Sept 2025
📍 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Ticket Price: $3,000
A premier gathering of sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, family offices, and asset managers to discuss alternative investments, capital markets, ESG, and diversification under Vision 2030. Designed for decision-makers shaping the Kingdom’s investment landscape and for uncovering new opportunities.https://www.marketsgroup.org/forums/Saudi-Arabia-Investors-Forum?utm_term=&utm_campaign=APAC+Series+-+June&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=1315941221&hsa_cam=21362045174&hsa_grp=&hsa_ad=&hsa_src=x&hsa_tgt=&hsa_kw=&hsa_mt=&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21362048042&gbraid=0AAAAADv24ll4ifqSOyBzJazTYpZc4Fv-O&gclid=Cj0KCQjwoP_FBhDFARIsANPG24MUcllgvhqKrIpPQVGYBGxg4uXGkkVfbXZrVdJf8wOeMk4xAMgm3EcaAhfNEALw_wcB
OCTOBER:
FUTURE INVESTMENT INITIATIVE (FII9)
Date: 27 - 30 Oct 2025
📍 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The FII Institute, launched in 2017, began as an annual event focused on investing in promising solutions. It evolved into a global non-profit foundation with an investment arm, dedicated to catalyzing ideas into actions with human impact. Today, it works with decision makers and innovators worldwide to drive cooperationhttps://fii-institute.org/conference/fii9-edition
NOVEMBER:
BIBAN
Dates: 5 - 8 Nov 2025
📍 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia'
Biban 2025 Forum is a key entrepreneurship event in the Kingdom, featuring innovation, investment, and support programs that all foster entrepreneurship. It brings together entrepreneurs, investors, and enablers, positioning the Kingdom as a global hub for business and innovation.https://bibanglobal.sa/ar
SAUDI STARTUP EXPO
Dates: 12 - 13 Nov 2025
📍 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Saudi StartUp Expo 2025 is one of the Kingdom’s largest B2B conferences and exhibitions for startups. It gathers founders, investors, accelerators, incubators, and solution providers, and with strong venture capital activity and a supportive innovation ecosystem, it positions the Kingdom as a key destination for entrepreneurs and investors in the region. https://saudistartupexpo.com/
SEAMLESS:
Dates: 17 - 19 Nov 2025
📍Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Ticket Price: Free - $3,000
Event for digital commerce, next-generation payments, embedded finance and banking solutions. It connects the entire commerce value chain, from digital marketing and e-commerce platforms to in-store retail technology, omnichannel experiences and innovative payments solutions.https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/seamless-saudi-arabia/index.stm
THE MISK GLOBAL FORUM (MGF)
Dates: 19 - 20 Nov 2025
📍Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
One of the biggest youth forums in the region, an annual flagship event hosted by Misk Foundation, dedicated to empowering and connecting young leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs globally.https://miskglobalforum.com/