Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2025 activities kick off on February 1

The activities of the eighth session of the “Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival” will begin at the “Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park” on February 1 and 2, 2025, where an elite group of entrepreneurial minds in the business sector will gather, and which is organized by the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), offering an integrated program. From seminars, discussion sessions and interactive workshops, distributed over 10 regions and 5 platforms.
The festival, organized by the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), offers an integrated program of seminars, discussion sessions and interactive workshops, distributed over 10 regions and 5 platforms, each of which takes into account diverse interests and sectors in the entrepreneurship ecosystem.

The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2025 brings back the slogan of its sixth session, “Where We Belong,” to consolidate its vision of the emirate as a beacon that guides those with innovative visions and change makers, and its position as the largest entrepreneurial gathering in the region.
Najla Al Midfa, Vice President of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), said: “With the wise leadership vision of the Center’s President, Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival has become the largest and most influential entrepreneurial gathering in the region, as the activities of this session bring together an elite group of change makers and leaders.” Entrepreneurs, to reimagine the world of business, and enhance communication and group discussions with the aim of advancing sustainable development, and with hosting more than 30 thousand visitors since its launch, the festival continues “His efforts to consolidate Sharjah’s position as a regional center for entrepreneurship and innovation.”

For her part, Sarah Abdulaziz Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Executive Director of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), stressed the importance of the festival, and said: “The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival has become the largest entrepreneurial gathering of its kind in the region, which provides a solid platform for communication and growth within the global entrepreneurship system. The festival brings together thought leaders, change makers, and the next generation of innovators in its regions and on its specialized platforms, and provides an ideal environment for pioneering ideas to flourish and multiply their positive impact, embodying our commitment to empowering pioneers. Business, helping them communicate, exploring ways of cooperation and partnerships, and reviewing innovative solutions that will shape the future. Together, we will benefit from our collective potential and mobilize our joint efforts to create meaningful change and advance the entrepreneurial spirit in Sharjah, the region, and the world.”

The designated areas and platforms at the festival provide a rich environment that enables attendees to explore their passions and communicate with colleagues and individuals who have the same way of thinking. These areas aim to enhance the spirit of belonging among the entrepreneurial community and facilitate meaningful communication that can play a role in enhancing cooperation, partnerships and investment. And even lasting friendships. The specialized content offered by the festival seeks to enhance learning opportunities and ensure that participants are introduced to actionable insights in their entrepreneurial journeys.

This year, the “Impact Zone” constitutes the “main platform” of the festival, and hosts inspiring keynote speeches and interactive discussions with entrepreneurs, as well as VIPs whose personal experiences will contribute to improving the festival’s programme. The “Creativity Zone” enriches the imagination of visitors, as it brings together leaders of the thriving business sector, and hosts inspiring speeches and capacity-building workshops presented by famous regional and international influencers, in addition to event pavilions, recording and podcast rooms, and the “Startup City” provides a creative space in which emerging entrepreneurs communicate. With investors and mentors within the “Founders Platform”, in addition to exclusive networking opportunities provided by the “Investors Lounge”, the “Souq” celebrates local products and food and beverage brands, providing an experience A unique shopping experience for visitors, enabling them to explore local businesses and connect with artisans.

The “Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival Academy” provides workshops presented by an elite group of experts, suitable for all levels of entrepreneurship, and develops the skills and competence of all attendees, while the “Sustainability and Quality of Life Zone and Platform” focuses on environmental innovation and comprehensive well-being, while lighting up the festival’s newest areas; The “Made in Sharjah” zone focuses on local talent within the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) system, and embraces the “Community Platform” that provides a platform for distinguished businesses and companies in the emirate.

The “Artists’ Gallery” is a new addition to the festival’s activities, providing local artists with an exclusive platform to showcase their creativity and artistic works, while the “Sharjah Food Entrepreneurship Festival” includes a diverse menu of meals provided by local brands, showcasing authentic local flavours, while the “International Pavilions” welcome “With distinguished global entrepreneurial ecosystems in the Emirate of Sharjah, providing opportunities for acquaintance and communication with international thought leaders and delegations.

The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival has witnessed remarkable growth since its establishment. In its previous sessions, it brought together more than 30,000 visitors, more than 780 speakers, and showcased more than 370 startup companies. The festival continues its successes every year, enhancing its position and reputation as a leading destination for innovators and people with creative visions. .