Social Development Bank announces second edition of the Entrepreneurship and Modern Business Practices Forum (DeveGo 2025)

As part of its commitment to transforming Saudi entrepreneurship and empowering Small and Emerging Enterprises to grow and thrive in a rapidly evolving global economy, the Social Development Bank (SDB) has announced the second edition of the Entrepreneurship and Modern Business Practices Forum (DeveGo 2025).  

Established under the patronage of His Excellency, Eng. Ahmed bin Sulaiman Al Rajhi, the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Social Development Bank (SDB), the event — which will be held under the slogan 'Go Towards the Future' — is scheduled to take place from December 21 to 23, 2025, at the King Abdulaziz International Convention Center in Riyadh.

The second edition of the forum will focus on a wide range of strategic themes, including social responsibility as a driver of growth, the role of venture capital in stimulating emerging enterprises, and the applications of the Internet of Things (IoT) in industry and services. It will also highlight the opportunities of the Fourth Industrial Revolution in advancing promising sectors such as e-sports, fintech, and digital marketing.

The first edition of the forum, held in 2024, hosted 85 speakers and local and international experts from more than 50 countries. During the inaugural event, 24 strategic agreements were signed between financing and development entities and pioneering institutions, with a total value exceeding 800 million Saudi Riyals.