MENAGEN Study Tour in Riyadh
January 18-20, 2025
International Entrepreneurship Research Conference (IERC)
January 21-23, 2025
MENAGEN Study Tour & IERC 2025 Participants Announced!
Congratulations to Selected Participants
We are excited to announce the completion of the selection process for the MENAGEN Study Tour, taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from January 18-20, 2025, as well as the International Entrepreneurship Research Conference (IERC) at the Mohammed Bin Salman College of Business and Entrepreneurship (MBSC) from January 21-23, 2025.
Congratulations to all those who have been accepted! Their applications truly impressed the MENAGEN Committee, and we are delighted to welcome them to Saudi Arabia for this exciting opportunity. This year’s Study Tour will offer participants a unique chance to engage with key stakeholders, immerse themselves in the entrepreneurial landscape of the region, and foster global connections.
Study Tour Highlights
- Engage with women entrepreneurs and industry experts in Saudi Arabia.
- Participate in expert-led professional development workshops focused on gender theories, design thinking, and entrepreneurship education.
- Collaborate with international peers to foster innovative research and new cross-cultural projects.
- Attend the International Conference on Entrepreneurship, Family Business & Sustainable Innovation at MBSC in King Abdullah Economic City.
IERC Female Entrepreneurship Track
We are excited to see the overwhelming number of submissions for the IERC Female Entrepreneurship Track, highlighting important research in support of women’s entrepreneurship. BGCEL will also cover the conference registration fees for MENAGEN participants.
vISA
Visa Information for Saudi Arabia: Unless participants are GCC nationals or residents, a tourist visa is required to visit Saudi Arabia. For more details on applying for a Saudi tourist visa, please visit This link
Important Dates
Selected participants are reminded to confirm their participation and provide flight details by November 15, 2024. We look forward to welcoming them in Riyadh and celebrating our collective achievements in promoting entrepreneurship across the MENA region and beyond.
Upcoming Q&A
Session
For any questions, join us for the upcoming online Q&A session on Wednesday, October 16th, 2024, from 3-4 pm KSA time.
Study Tour Indicative program
Jan 18, 2025: Arrivals and explore Riyadh at your leisure.
19:00: Study Tour Welcome Dinner
| Day 1 Study Tour: Jan 19, 2025 | ||
| Time | Session | Location |
| 8.30 | Depart Hotel for Alnahda | |
| 9.00 – 10.30 |
Welcome and introduction to Study Tour PDW 1: Gender Theories Thinkspace |
Alnahda Society |
| 10.30 – 10.45 | Refreshments | |
| 10.45 – 12.15 | Women’s Development in Saudi Arabia’s transformation | |
| 12.15 – 13.15 | Lunch and travel to Inspire U |
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| 13.15 – 14.45 | PDW 2: Design Thinking and Women’s Entrepreneurship Education | STC Inspire U |
| 14.45 – 15.00 | Refreshments | |
| 15.00 – 16.30 | Women Entrepreneurs, Incubators, Accelerators in Saudi Arabia | |
| 18.30 | Dinner | |
| Day 2 Study Tour: Jan 20, 2025 | ||
| Time | Session | Location |
| 8.45 | Depart Hotel for KAFD and PIF Cobuilder | |
| 9.30 – 11.00 |
Women Entrepreneurs, Incubators, Accelerators in Saudi Arabia
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Public Investment Fund Co-Builder |
| 11.00 | Travel to Diriyah | |
| 11.30 – 13.00 | PDW 3: Walk and Talk | Diriyah |
| 13.00 – 13.45 | Lunch and travel to Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University | |
| 13.45 – 15.15 | Women’s Entrepreneurship in Saudi Arabia’s Higher Education | Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University |
| 15.15 – 15.30 | Refreshments | |
| 15.30 – 17.00 | PDW 4 – Action Planning | |
| 17.00 | End of Study Tour and travel to Airport to catch 1900 Saudia flight to Jeddah for Conference at MBSC | |
| 2100 | Arrive Jeddah Airport and travel to KAEC | |
Details of each session will be shared with participants in November 2024.