DeveGo 2025 Gathers Global Entrepreneurs For Innovation And Growth In Riyadh

The Social Development Bank is preparing to hold the second Entrepreneurship and Modern Business Practices Forum, DeveGo 2025, at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh from 21 to 23 December, under the patronage of Minister Ahmed Al-Rajhi, with the theme: "Don’t start from zero… start from DeveGo."

The forum is planned as a regional meeting point for entrepreneurship, innovation and modern work models, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, experts and government representatives from Saudi Arabia and abroad, with a schedule that includes panel discussions, workshops and initiatives designed to highlight new business trends and practical experiences.

DeveGo 2025 is described as a national platform offering an interactive, knowledge-based experience for participants and visitors, aiming to increase understanding of the entrepreneurship ecosystem and available financial and non-financial support, while also providing training and consultancy services organised around three main tracks that cover technology, business development and future economic directions.

During DeveGo 2025, the Social Development Bank plans to launch a set of support programmes and initiatives, including financial products tailored to the needs of entrepreneurs and startups, alongside strategic agreements and partnerships that seek to stimulate new projects, create practical opportunities and open additional growth paths for promising Saudi ventures.

The agenda also includes the "NEXT UP Challenge," where 20 startups will present innovative projects and solutions to a panel of specialists and experts, while entrepreneurs will be able to meet more than 50 local investors during the forum’s third day, giving direct access to potential funding partners.

DeveGo 2025 entrepreneurship competitions and awards

The programme features the "DeveGo Handicrafts Competition", which highlights small, high-quality handicraft enterprises that have developed into influential success stories, recognising projects that show clear economic benefits and social value, and placing attention on creative businesses that contribute to local communities across Saudi Arabia.

Alongside this, the organisers are preparing the "Salam Award for Promising Projects" to motivate entrepreneurs and startup owners to present their ideas in a smart, concise way on social media platforms, strengthening links between innovative projects and wider audiences through digital channels.

Through these tracks, challenges, financial tools and awards, DeveGo 2025 is expected to support Saudi entrepreneurs, encourage knowledge sharing with international participants, and strengthen the culture of modern business practices in Riyadh and across the Kingdom from 21 to 23 December.

With inputs from SPA