DeveGo25 Forum Concludes in Riyadh with Strong Entrepreneurial Outcomes

   Riyadh, December 25, 2025, SPA -- The Social Development Bank concluded the second edition of the Entrepreneurship and Modern Business Practices Forum (DeveGo25), achieving strong outcomes that reaffirmed its status as the Kingdom’s largest national platform for entrepreneurship, innovation, and freelancing. The forum attracted wide participation from local and international experts, investors, entrepreneurs, and institutional representatives.
   Held over three days in Riyadh, the forum welcomed 25,000 attendees, who benefited from more than 45 specialized workshops and 2,500 consultative sessions delivered by over 70 experts. The program also featured 20 panel discussions with leading local and international speakers, addressing key global trends such as AI, the creative economy, digital transformation, and venture capital.
   The forum featured the launch of the Saudi Empretec Fellowship, attended by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan, honored 13 handicrafts competition winners from across the Kingdom, and concluded the NEXT UP Challenge with 20 startups pitching to more than 50 investors, fostering networking and partnership opportunities.
   The forum also saw the signing of 51 agreements and the launch of new financing products, reinforcing the national support ecosystem.
   -- SPA