Endeavor Saudi Arabia has successfully concluded its Riyadh Forward 2025 summit, an exclusive event that convened entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem leaders to explore the future of entrepreneurship from the heart of the Kingdom. The summit reinforced Riyadh’s accelerating role as a global center for innovation and high-impact entrepreneurship.
A Convergence of Regional and Global Leaders
The highly curated summit hosted over 400 distinguished guests, including Endeavor entrepreneurs, members of its investor network, limited partners, mentors, and key policymakers. The gathering was designed to connect the region’s most promising founders with capital, new markets, and transformative ideas.
Charting the Future from Riyadh
Through a series of interactive sessions, inspiring keynotes, and thought-provoking dialogues, Riyadh Forward 2025 focused on the Kingdom’s pivotal role in driving growth and attracting investment across the Middle East and North Africa. The discussions celebrated the nation’s rapid transformation into a global hub for entrepreneurs and innovators.
High-Profile Panels and Global Insights
The summit’s agenda featured prominent leaders from across the local and international tech scene. An opening session titled “From Riyadh to the World: A Journey Towards Global Innovation” featured insights from Saud Al-Sabban, Deputy Governor of Monsha’at, and Ahmed Hamdan, Co-founder and CEO of Unifonic.
Other standout sessions included “Asia Meets Saudi: The New Chapter for LivSpace” and “Latin America Meets Saudi: From Inside Globant’s Global Strategy.” A critical discussion on “IPO Signals: Reading in Saudi Tech Listings” brought together leaders from the Capital Market Authority (CMA) and Tadawul Saudi, alongside founders and investors.
Building on the Forward Series Success
Riyadh Forward 2025 is the latest chapter in Endeavor’s annual “Forward” series. It builds on the success of the 2024 Fintech Forward summit, expanding the conversation to celebrate the Kingdom’s broader entrepreneurial landscape. The series continues to serve as a vital bridge between regional ambition and global energy, reaffirming Endeavor’s commitment to high-impact entrepreneurship.
Key Partners and Ecosystem Enablers
The summit’s success was made possible by the support of distinguished partners. Monsha’at served as the event’s Ecosystem Partner. Strategic Partners included Seedra Venture, General Atlantic, and Derayah. The summit was also supported by Endeavor Entrepreneur Partners SILQ, Zenhr, Merit, and Hala.
About Endeavor Saudi Arabia
Endeavor is the leading global community of, by, and for high-impact entrepreneurs. Endeavor Saudi Arabia operates to help the Kingdom’s most promising founders dream bigger, scale faster, and pay it forward. The organization provides entrepreneurs with access to a global network of mentors, capital, and markets, helping them scale their companies and multiply their impact within the local ecosystem.
Source: Tech-WD
