Bilateral Business Summit Series

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Bilateral Business Summit Series
REGISTER FAST for this year's Edition in Tlaxcala, Mexico.

The programme for this year's Edition of the Summit is structured in a simple way in order to offer the participant:


 * A macro vision of what global/regional/local value chains could/should look like in the coming years
 * A down-to-earth understanding of opportunities, challenges and pitfalls linked to any internationalisation process
 * A hands-on guide to doing business in North America and/or Central and Eastern Europe (including the German-speaking region and Turkey)
 * Access to experts in all relevant topics ranging from Human Capital, legal and financial frameworks, infrastructure, investment and trade, among others
 * Detailed information about opportunities in selected industrial processes and the food and beverage value chain
 * Detailed information directly from all major investment promotion agencies, chambers of industry and trade, etc.
 * The opportunity to have business to business meetings
 * Direct access to all participants before and after the event through our unique web-based b2b platform
 * A novel opportunity to build and strengthen one's reputation in the shareconomy by participating actively in the referral of relevant parties (see here to learn about the Referral Award Programme)
 * And more!

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Who is this for...?
The Bilateral Business Summit is designed as a forum, a platform, to enable businesses seeking to grow their international capabilities to build the networks that will assist them in succeeding with their plans.

Target audience: SMEs
Although the forum is addressed to all relevant businesses (Companies whose activities are directly linked to the core value creation process of an industry), SMEs are particularly summoned to participate as the forum will facilitate entrepreneurs to exchanging with peers and other their experiences in dealing with the challenges inherent to any internationalisation process. They will have the opportunity to talk to existing and new potential (large) customers, meet potential service partners, etc.

Contributors: the business ecosystem
The BBSS is the closest you can get to having your entire business ecosystem together in one place during 3 days. Every player in the forum has the opportunity to reap benefits:
 * Multinationals: integrate regional and local value chains. Help local suppliers move abroad and foreign suppliers come close. Meet existing and potential new suppliers.
 * Service providers: help existing customers by including them in the international setting. Have them exchange information with other entrepreneurs. Meet potential new customers. Promote themselves.
 * Governments, associations, IPAs, cluster managers, chambers of commerce: link with counterparts from the other side of the Atlantic. Explore cooperation channels, help members and affiliates in their internationalisation process.
 * Academia, R&D, "idle" talent: exchange with entrepreneurs, establish cooperation channels, find a job, etc.

Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have Questions? Please go to our FAQ page here'''. Perhaps you will find the answer you need there and if not, just contact us and we will try our best to answer your questions.

History
The Bilateral Business Summit Series (BBSS) started in 2011 as a yearly meeting executed in two chapters, one in Europe and one in North America respectively. The project was brought to life by ProMéxico with the goal to establish a business platform for SMEs from both regions in order for entrepreneurs and executives to meet with large corporations, governmental and non-governmental institutions and any other entity interested in investment and commercial activities among these regions. The design of the event includes presentations, panel discussions, workshops and dynamic topic corner discussions as well as plenty of opportunities for bilateral meetings and networking.

The project started, as many do, relatively small. Having one Chapter in Dresden and one in Querétaro, the intention was to make participation accessible. In 2012 the scope of the Summit evolved, we included the German-speaking region (DACH) and Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Over 550 unique people from 15 different countries attended the event! The 2013 edition continued expanding by including further European as well as Central and North American countries. In 2014 we focus on financing sustainable growth.

Past Chapters
Please visit past Chapters here:
 * Bratislava, Slovakia - 22-27 September 2013
 * León, Guanajuato, México - 26-27 September 2012 - b2b platform
 * Cologne, Germany - 3-5 June 2012 - b2b platform
 * Vienna, Austria 14-15 May 2012 (as part of the event "Latin America meets Central and Eastern Europe" organised by the Austrian Chambers of Economy (WKÖ))
 * Querétaro, México - 12 September 2011
 * Dresden, Germany - 26 June 2011

Read further to see the content and results. Here is the main page for the event: First Bilateral Business Summit.

Here are some comments made by participants:


 * An extraordinary orchestrated summit, with amazing attendance of people from different industries, that ended in a community with a great support structure for bilateral business for years to come, congratulations -- Alejandro España


 * Every chapter of the BBSS is a unique and new experience while in the structure of the preceding chapters. A wonderful opportunity to refresh old contacts and make new ones with an astonishing number of new ideas appearing. -- Mariam Dopslaf


 * Excellent place for networking and B2B meetings, in a certain way, more focused and effective than attending a fair. -- Arturo Martínez


 * Participating in Bratislava Bilateral Business Summit 2013 was a great experience and big opportunity to increase our networking and contact potential customers. -- Eric Palencia


 * The event provided a strong liaison effect between the main German entrepreneurs and the Mexican industry. It has served also as a networking round table for upcoming leaders, and will undoubtedly continue to reinforce the ties between both countries. Thanks you organizers! -- Juan Bethancourt


 * Thanks ProMéxico for opening German entrepreneurs to a new world of opportunities -- Mario Paladini


 * A helpful and informative mix of talks and presentations, and maybe even more importantly, an excellent networking opportunity to help one understand the broader picture for entering a new market -- Martin Kaspar


 * An excellent opportunity to learn about state of things and developments in the growth of facts and potential in the relationship between Mexico-Germany, Mexico-Europe, taking advantage of using both, Mexico and Germany as the main gates to NAFTA, Latin America, and EU. This relationship fosters the creation of a dialogue platform to allow trust and collaboration, increase competitiveness and sustainability in both countries, regarding economic, environmental and social development, with a fresh view of a desirable and feasible future. -- Luis de la Peña Stettner


 * Attending this Summit was a great value proposition for our business. The event was well planned, very informative, and provided great insight into hot business opportunities. It was also an excellent platform for networking. If you have interests in Germany and Mexi[c]o, do not miss it! -- Armando Nuricumbo


 * I was very impressed on the focus that all attendees of the Bilateral Business Summit had in look for new development opportunities. I encourage more Mexican companies to invest, prepare and participate in the following Summits. -- Héctor de la Puente
 * The time and resources invested in this event are very rewarding, the program brings [together] excellent people and opportunities to enhance your vision and perspective regarding the potential endeavors with Germany -- Dr. Eugenio García Gardea


 * One of the very few events that have an exclusive focus on the business opportunities between Germany and Mexico. Most are industry specific or cater to a broader region like Europe and Latin America respectively. -- Volker Helms


 * It was a great opportunity to meet with key executives from both public and private sectors and learn from their experience. A strategic forum for networking. -- Fernando J. Cruz del Bosque

Dresden, Germany
Please click here to see the programme and download speeches and presentations: 27 June 2011: Dresden Chapter.

Here you will see the results from the feedback survey: Stats

Querétaro, Mexico
The second Chapter of the First Bilateral Business Summit took place on 12 September 2011, in Querétaro, Mexico. Please click here if you want to see the programme and download speeches and presentations: 11 and 12 September 2011: Querétaro Chapter.

Here you will see the results from the feedback survey: Stats

Vienna, Austria
Please click here to see the programme and download speeches and presentations: Vienna, Austria 14-15 May 2012.

Here you will see the results from the feedback survey: Stats

Cologne, Germany
Please click here to see the programme and download speeches and presentations: 3-5 June 2012: Cologne Chapter.

Here you will see the results from the feedback survey: Stats

León, Mexico
Please click here to see the programme and download speeches and presentations: 26 and 27 September 2012: León Chapter.

Here you will see the results from the feedback survey: Stats

Bratislava, Slovakia
Everything is on the b2b platform!

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