SHAPE THE FUTURE NOW -that’s how the slogan of the biggest event in Europe targeted for Small and Medium-sized enterprises sounds. 14. The European Congress of SMSE will take place in 29 – 30 October 2024 in the International Congress Centre in Katowice.
Congress is a place created for entrepreneurs. The best experts and practitioners will perform, discussions and debates with the participation of representatives of the committee of the European Parliament, the highest state authorities, ministries, and government agencies will be organized, especially for them – Entrepreneurs.
Since 2011, the event has been a place of inspiration, meetings, and networking. During last year’s edition of the event, the congress hosted nearly 6,500 people, with 24 foreign delegations, and during almost 100 panels and speeches, over 170 panelists shared their experience and knowledge. Thirteen previous editions gathered tens of thousands of participants, including representatives of the world of business, science, politics, and economic environments. This year, several dozen speeches, panel sessions, a number of workshops, and talks are planned with the participation of experts from home and abroad, as well as the B2B meeting zone.
PROGRAMME FOR THE EVENT
The substantive part of the congress consists of 9 paths SHAPE THE FUTURE NOW, The company is people, Tech Trends Poland – startups and Innovation, Law and taxes, Finance, Marketing and sales, Smart City for business, Going Global and a series of talks devoted to the 20th anniversary Poland in UE.
There will also be accompanying events, including American Day and Think Eco! The forum will expand and enrich the program with an international and ecological component. During the annual RIG Community Gala in Katowice, the Economic Awards of the 14th ECSME will be presented. The ceremonial event will also be an opportunity to integrate entrepreneurs with the world of science and culture.
OPPORTUNITIES TO ESTABLISH RELATIONSHIPS AND PROMOTE BUSINESS
One of the most important aspects of the Congress is the opportunity to establish business relationships. Entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to meet representatives of companies from all over the world, which can result in new partnerships and collaborations. Thanks to the Business Expo, which accompanies the Congress, participants can also promote their products and services and take advantage of the advertising space available, which is an excellent opportunity to increase their brand recognition.
INTERNATIONAL B2B MEETINGS
The International Matchmaking Event 2024 “SHAPE THE FUTURE NOW” organized by Enterprise Europe Network will also take place during the congress. Desktop and online meetings will be held on 29-30/10/2024 during the congress. The B2B meetings are an opportunity to meet all actors (companies, clusters, universities, etc.) from all over Europe in order to find reliable partners and thus strengthen business relations, also in the new situation changed by the pandemic or war in Ukraine.
Participation is FREE AND NOT LIMITED TO SECTORS
Registration for B2 HYPERLINK “https://kongres2024.b2match.io/”B HYPERLINK “https://kongres2024.b2match.io/” meetings
SHARING KNOWLEDGE AND DISCUSSING THE FUTURE OF THE ECONOMY
The European SME Congress is also a place where entrepreneurs can gain knowledge about the latest trends and changes taking place in the economy. Discussions with the participation of experts, representatives of the government, local governments and business environment institutions, will allow participants to better understand the challenges and opportunities facing the SME sector in Poland and Europe. Participation in these debates is a unique opportunity to influence the shaping of the region’s economic future.
WHO IS THE CONGRESS FOR?
The congress is primarily aimed at entrepreneurs representing the SME sector, but also at companies, organisations and institutions cooperating with this sector. The event will also be attended by representatives of national and regional authorities, universities, business organizations and cultural institutions. The presence of such a wide range of participants makes the Congress a unique platform for building dialogue and cooperation at various levels.
Participation in the European Congress of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in Katowice is free of charge and offers the possibility of partnership with great opportunities. Companies interested in actively participating in the 14th ECSME can apply by email or telephone:
ORGANIZOR
The organizer of the #ECSME is the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Katowice. As a creator of industry of meetings and events for over 34 years, supports regional business and stimulate its development. It conducts business and communication consulting activities for their Member Companies and helps with making contacts with partners from within the country and from abroad. Shapes and disseminates the principles of ethics, honesty in business and corporate social responsibility in general.
For businesses and individuals interested in attending, registration is available online, and those seeking to partner or contribute to the event can contact: Oliwia Chmiel e-mail: [email protected]
Free of charge registration: https://ekmsp.eu/en-us/register
More information about the event can be found on the official congress website: www.ekmsp.eu
