Bilateral Business Summit Series

From ProMéxico - CEE

Jump to: navigation, search

Back to the overview of our upcoming events

Bilateral Business Summit Series

IMPORTANT UPDATE: THE SUMMIT HAS BEEN MOVED TO 22-24 SEPTEMBER

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!

Here you can get a sneak preview:

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 goal for the 2013 edition is to continue expanding by including further European as well as Central and North American countries.

Past Chapters

Please visit past Chapters here:

León, Guanajuato, México - 26-27 September 2012
Cologne, Germany - 3-5 June 2012
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:

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

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.