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U.S.-Saudi SME Forum

Accelerating Growth and International Partnerships

As part of its Vision 2030 strategic plan, Saudi Arabia’s national attention has turned to the small & medium-sized (SME) sector as a fundamental source of economic dynamism whose growth and progress would benefit the country as a whole.

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With this pivotal focus in mind, the U.S.-Saudi SME Forum: Accelerating Growth and International Partnerships, was held October 1-2, 2018, in Los Angeles, California, provided a venue where Saudi and American SMEs network and shared their experiences as serious entrepreneurs operating in complex environments. The gathering provided a unique opportunity for highly ranked American and Saudi government and corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, and key stakeholders to discuss the main focus areas of the SME ecosystem, including:

  •   Improving Procurement Opportunities
  •   Regulation and Financing
  •   Business Management Skills and Financial Literacy
  •   Workforce Technical Skills and Subject Matter Expertise
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    The Forum included:

    •   Plenary Session
    •   Interactive Breakout Sessions
    •   Bootcamp: In-depth Case Study Workshops for Select SMEs
    •   Souq Information Hub
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