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SAUDI STARTUP EXPO OBJECTIVES:

Saudi Arabia's startup ecosystem is rapidly growing, fuelled by the kingdom’s Vision 2030 initiative. From supporting entrepreneurship to driving innovation and attracting high-skilled talent, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is creating a ripe environment for startups to thrive cultivating the New Era of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Saudi StartUp Expo 2024, to be hosted on the 20th & 21st November 2024 in Riyadh is the only large-scale B2B conference and exhibition bringing together the country's most Innovative and emerging Start-ups to meet and connect with the region's leading cutting-edge solution providers, Venture Capital firms, Angel Investors, Accelerators, Incubators the start-up ecosystem in Saudi Arabia.

At a time when funding is running dry in many parts of the world, Saudi Arabia has secured the most funding in the MENA region. In 2023, its venture capital market rose by 33% YoY to $1.38 billion, making it the most funded country in MENA.

The kingdom is actively cultivating a conducive environment for tech startups, leveraging its resources to foster an ecosystem that encourages innovation, collaboration, and sustainable growth. This move is attracting global attention, positioning Saudi Arabia as a destination for entrepreneurs and investors seeking to tap into emerging markets and technologies

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

1000+
Attendees
200+
StartUps
100+
Investors
50+
Speakers
50+
Solution provider
30
Accelerator / Incubators

BRACE YOURSELF FOR THE ULTIMATE
ENTREPRENEURSHIP EXPERIENCE

Immerse yourself in two days of entrepreneurial knowledge and networking.

  • Startup Solutions Showcase
  • Startup Award
  • Government Participation
  • Investor Meetings
  • Pitch Competition
  • Hackathon
  • Demo Days
  • Startup Expo

SOLUTION PROVIDERS CATEGORY

  • CRM Software Solutions
  • Finance, Accounting & Payroll Solutions
  • Sales & Marketing Solutions
  • Customer & Employee Experience Solutions
  • Human Capital Management Solutions
  • Project Management Software's
  • Cloud, AI & Automation Solutions
  • Workplace & IT Management
  • Cyber Security Solutions
  • Co-working spaces & Office Infrastructur

and Much More...

4 NEW TRACK

SSE tackles the tough questions and delivers critical insight for the movers and shakers in the Startup ecosystem. Our agenda is carefully crafted to deconstruct the critical issues, grouped into key themes across stages with distinct personalities:

  • STARTUP DEVELOPMENT AND GRASS ROOTS

You developed an idea and now it’s worth taking every risk to making it happen. We’ll discuss business models, pricing strategies, Survival strategies, cash flows and much more. We’ll examine which functions to establish and how to structure your company to ensure you have the right tools to expand successfully.

  • PERFORMANCE, TECHNOLOGY AND DATA SCIENCE

Whether growing your company, targeting new markets or reevaluating your strategy, perception matters. We’ll be hearing from popular growth hackers and marketing gurus, social media savants, analytics aficionados and channel champions. Expect concrete strategies for nailing and scaling your marketing efforts, uncovering new niches, and landing and expanding your startup.

  • BRAND AND ENGAGEMENT

Getting to grips with the mechanics of a company is an ongoing process. SSE will explore key processes, technology and science behind a successful startup. We’ll examine the components of successful products, dig deep into AI and machine learning, top tech innovations in different industries and how you can incorporate these processes in your business

  • FINANCE AND FUNDING

How do you create a successful funding model that works for your company. SSE will explore what it really takes to get funded from an investor, decoding popular path for your startup, making your outreach process better and plot a successful exit strategy if things go south. Expect concrete strategies to secure funding you have been dreaming about.

KEY TAKEAWAY'S FOR STARTUPS:

Join the Grand Finale & Stand the
Chance to Win US $1 Million!

Largest Startup Competition around the World with a Grand Prize of $1 Million

500+ Speakers, 50,000+ Global Attendees, 2500+ Investors & 50+ Regionals

Network with Top-Tier Investors

Develop Corporate Partnerships & Hear from Top Industry Experts

MEET YOUR SPEAKERS

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Javier Sanchez-Marco

Founding Partner at Obersis Ventures

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Dr. Mustafa O. Mousa

Founder & CEO of Sadeem International

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Ali Al Majthoob

Managing Director at Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP)

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Obaid Alenazi

CEO at Mr. Mandoob

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Omar Alomar

CEO & Co-Founder of CyberCave

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Ayman Aljohani

Founder & CEO of Builtop

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Hossam Al Jamal

Co-Founder, CEO at Health & Life

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Mustafa Aldhaif

Chief Executive Officer at Rivaln

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Nouran Ghannam

CEO at Stllr Network

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Umair Khalid

Founder & CEO at Kitchenara

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Andrea Azzolari

VC Investor at Plug and Play Tech Center

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Eng. Aymen Alsorory

Founder and CEO of EduStation Platform - KSA

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Nisar Ahmad Zafar, Ph.D.

Family Office, ICT Strategist, Mentor Sublime Wireless Inc

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Naif Mohammad Majdali

Founder & CEO Al Jazeera Falcon LLC

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Adel Alawadhi

Chairman at The Corporate Group.

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Abdel Rahman Ghaleb

Co-founder & CEO of Visionaris Consulting Co-founder & CEO of SILNI AI

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Mohanad Alaswad

Founder & Strategic Lead R Saudi

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Marco Gay

Executive Chairman at Zest SpA

Awards

Nominate your startup and celebrate the achievements of Innovative startups and enablers who have been instrumental in revolutionizing the development story of Jordanian Startup Ecosystem and hold within them the power and potential to enable a prosperous future on a national and global level

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MEDIA & VISIBILITY

200+
Media Partners
40+
Magazines
20+
News Papers
110K+
LinkedIn Likes
200K+
Facebook Likes
100K+
Twitter Likes
200K+
Direct Emails
50+
Exclusive Interviews