Past events

MWC Open Innovation Challenge 2022

01
Mar
2022
08
Mar
2022
Within the frame of the Mobile World Congress (https://www.mobileworldcongress.com) the world’s largest gathering for the mobile industry, EEN partner ACCIÓ is organizing an hybrid brokerage event. The event will be an opportunity to identify potential international partners for future cooperation projects. The participation is limited to companies/entities searching for collaborations with a product, service or project intrinsically related to following sectors: IoT, Fintech, 5G, E-Health, AI, Industry 4.0, digital mobility and logistic,deep tech, and circular economy. How to participate? Register to the platform and complete your profile Choose if you want to have physical meetings, online meetings or both.  The physical meetings will be organised at MWC happening in Barcelona (on site participants will need to purchase an entrance ticket for the MWC fair) Physical meetings: 1-2 March 2022 Online meetings: 3-4 & 7-8 March 2022 Sectors: mobile, telecommunication, ICT Registration deadline: 1 March 2022. https://mwc2022.b2match.io/

Japanese Food and Beverage Days 2022

15
Feb
2022
18
Feb
2022
The EU-Japan Centre is organizing the second “Japanese Food and Beverage Days” online matching event for European companies interested in Japanese food and beverages.  Over a one-week period from 15-18 February 2021, EU participants will be able to discuss with Japanese suppliers. The B2B platform includes an integrated messaging and video call meeting function, and buyers will benefit from a dedicated support by a bilingual team and personal interpreters for all their meetings if necessary. Participation is free of charge.  Eligibility Participants must be importers, distributors wholesalers or retailers in the EU interested in selling Japanese food or beverages, or must be a manufacturing or sales company based in Japan in the food and beverages field. (Individuals are not eligible to apply). Registrants will be assessed before being validated.  Examples of target areas (based on EU buyers' requests, not limited to the following) Food products • Canned foods, preserved foods • Confectionery, Japanese sweets, chocolate, jam • Dairy products • Delicatessen, specialty foods, dried foods, seasonings • Diet/Children/Healthy foods • Gluten-free • Fine Foods • Organic Products • Pastries, Cakes, Biscuits Beverages • Japanese sake • Shochu • Awamori • Others • Wine • Beer • Fruit & Vegetable Juice • Organic drinks • Tea, Coffee, Japanese Tea  Registrations are open until the 8 February 2021 at below website. https://japanese-food-and-beverage-days2022.b2match.io/ 

International Mobility Days 2021

13
Dec
2021
WKO Aussenwirtschaft Austria / Advantage Austria and Enterprise Europe Network Austria are organizing a 3-day International Mobility Days matchmaking event. The event will be held online due to latest Covid resurgence in the country. In parallel of the matchmaking event, some thematic seminars will be organized, also accessible online. Target participants are companies, universities, research institutes operating in any sub-sectors of the mobility industry: automotive, railway, maritime, ICT, software, logistics, infrastructure… Event date: 13-15 December 2021 Registration deadline: 15 December 2021 https://mobilitydays2021.b2match.io

TechBIZCON V: Greentech

07
Dec
2021
10
Dec
2021
Advantage Austria, the Embassy of Italy - Trade Promotion Section, Flanders Investment & Trade and the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan will be organising "TechBIZCON V - Greentech", a cross border pitching event in  hybrid format on 7 December 2021 at Shibuya QWS and online. Under the topic "Greentech - EU & Japan Startups Driving Change", the event will feature pitches from selected startups, panel discussions with top speakers from Austria, Belgium, Germany, Italy and Japan, a startup voting competition and a networking reception. 1:1 Online meetings between attendee,s startups and panelists will be possible via a dedicated online platform from 7 December - 10 December 2021. 【EVENT OUTLINE】 Time: Live event: 7 December 2021 15:30-21:00               Online Matchmaking: 7 December - 10 December 2021  Admission:   for live attendees: 3,000JPY                        for online participation: free of charge Registration:   for live attendees: peatix ticketing website                             for online participation and online meetings: dedicated online platform Co-Organiser:    EU-Japan Centre for Indsutrial Cooperation Language:        English (no interpreting available)

Future Workwear

30
Nov
2021
Organized by Enterprise Europe Network partner Zenit, Future of Workwear is focusing both on young and experienced entrepreneurs in the field of safety and security at work, textile innovations, wearables, suppliers and logistics.The matchmaking platform is active until the 30 of November.Participants will be able to book meetings with other companies.While some thematic workshops will be held on 25-29 October 2021Topics addressed:Sourcing & ManufacturingSustainable Textile ProductionMedical TextilesWearables3D printingPowered ExoskeletonConductive YarnsRegistration deadline 29 October 2021https://future-workwear.b2match.io/home

DEICy 2021

24
Nov
2021
The Polish EEN partner Digital Economy Lab University of Warsaw is organising the 1st edition of DEICy 2021 Digital Economy, Internet of Things, Cybersecurity - global challenges & opportunities in digital transformation.The virtual event will be held on 24-25 November 2021, and it will include B2B meetings and two workshops on “Digital Economy, Internet of things, Cybersecurity – science and practice”.The event is open to business and industry partners, academia, laboratories and research institutions, public administration, etc… interested in understanding digital transformation as well as establishing a business or scientific cooperation in areas such as digital economy & society, artificial intelligence, machine learning, industry 4.0, cybersecurity, internet of things, 3D printing, robotics and automation, and many more.Registration deadline: 22 November 2021.https://deicy2021.b2match.io/

Free From Food Amsterdam 2021

23
Nov
2021
As partner of the "Free From Functional & Health Ingredients" Expo (https://www.freefromfoodexpo.com/), Enterprise Europe Network is organizing an international matchmaking event on “Free From”, which takes place on the 23rd and 24th of November 2021.Target sectors are Vegan, Plant-Based, Free From, Organic, Functional and Healthy Lifestyle Food, Drinks and Ready to Market Solutions.Please be aware that the B2B event is physical only, travel to / from the EU might require quarantine periods depending on the legislation at the time of travel.https://free-from-food-amsterdam-2021.b2match.io/

Smart City 2021

16
Nov
2021
EEN partner ACCIÓ is organising a brokerage event within the frame of the Smart City Expo World Congress held in Barcelona on the 16-18 November 2021. This edition brokerage event will be hybrid combining onsite and online b2b meetings.Organisations offering generic services not related to below smart cities topics are not allowed to participate.Enabling TechnologiesEnergy & EnvironmentTomorrow.MobilityGovernance & EconomyLiving & InclusionInfrastructures & BuildingsSafety & SecurityRegistration deadline: 18 November 2021https://smartcity2021.b2match.io/

Horeca, Gastrofood, Enoexpo 2021

03
Nov
2021
CTT - Politechnika Krakowska, is organizing a brokerage event within the frame of Horeca – Gastrofood fair (https://horeca.krakow.pl/gb) the major Polish fair about catering, hotel and wine sectors.The B2B event named Horeca, Gastrofood, Enoexpo 2021 will be held from 3 - 16 November 2021 and allow participants to meet potential partners during pre-arranged 30 minutes long meetings.MAIN TOPICS AND SECTORS INVOLVED:wine industryalcoholic beveragesfood and beverage products: traditional, organic, “free from”, functional etc.soft drinks, coffee, teasweets and confectionerydairy productsfruits, vegetables, nuts ( fresh, dried, preserved )equipment for restaurants, bars, pizzerias, cafes, pastry shopsequipment for hotels, guesthouses and leisure facilitiesWebsite & registration for the event: https://horeca-gastrofood-enoexpo-2021.b2match.io/

10th Asia Smart City Conference

25
Oct
2021
27
Oct
2021
The 10th Asia Smart City Conference The City of Yokohama will be hosting the “10th Asia Smart City Conference”from 26 to 28 October 2021. This year, the theme will be “Building smart cities aiming for carbon neutrality through city to city collaboration under the influence of COVID-19”. The event will be held online. Participants will find the booth of the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation at the virtual exhibition where EEN Japan will introduce its activities.  Register to this event here. The programme in English is available here. Contents: Webinars, virtual exhibition and online networking Languages: Japanese and English with simultaneous interpretation for webinars. The virtual exhibition and networking with other participants will be in English. Registration fee: free of charge

Creative Industry Zone 2021

25
Oct
2021
Creative Industry Zone 2021 is a virtual matchmaking event linking designers, tech companies, traditional enterprises, clusters, R&D institutions and other entities representing or involved in creative industries. Apart from virtual bilateral business meetings giving the opportunity to generate new business contacts and boost innovation, the event will cover thematic presentations such as IPR, current challenges of the sector, technical aspects of co-operation between designers and industrial manufacturers...Topics addressed:Advertising & marketingArchitecture & craftsDesign: products, graphics and fashion designFilm, TV, video, radio and photographyICT, software, mobile apps & computer gamesPublishingMuseums, galleries and librariesMusic, performing and visual artsSustainable design & circular economyDates: 25-26 October 2021Registration deadline: 25 October 2021https://ciz2021.b2match.io/

B2B Austrian Alpine Know-How (powered by Interalpin) 2021

13
Oct
2021
Every two years, Advantage Austria, together with the Enterprise Europe Network Austria, organises an exclusive B2B matchmaking platform for international decision makers to gather and discuss the latest developments with Austrian companies active in the alpine industry.This one day event is intended to bring together Austrian suppliers in the field of Alpine technologies (equipment and installation; transportations…) and tourism infrastructure with international buyers and decision-makers.Japanese companies looking for suppliers in afore mentioned sectors are invited to register.https://austrian-alpine-know-how-b2b.b2match.io/

GREEN DAYS 2021 - POLLUTEC

12
Oct
2021
Within Pollutec, a major French fair in the environment, energy and circular economy sectors, the local Enterprise Europe Network partner, the CCI Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, is organizing the « GREEN DAYS » event, where you can participate in B2B and expert meetings. GREEN DAYS allow you to identify international partners and opportunities for development in the environment, energy and circular economy sectors! Clusters can also participate in an inter-clustering event (to benchmark and find cooperation). The participation to the event can be both virtual and on-site.Agenda:12 October - Conference & Virtual and on-site B2B and experts meetings13 October - Virtual and on-site B2B and experts meetings14 October - Virtual and on-site B2B and experts meetings15 October - Virtual and on-site B2B and experts meetings & Inter-clustering eventRegistration deadline: 20 september 2021https://green-days-pollutec-2021.b2match.io/

ExpoCook2021

28
Sep
2021
Organised by Enterprise Europe Network partner Sicindustria, within the frame of the Expocook Online Experience fair, the Expocook 2021 B2B event targets companies from a large number of countries and operating around the world of food in its broader sense:Food and Beverage productionProducts and components for the Ho.Re.Ca sectorProfessional equipment for bars and restaurantsPackaging solutionsVending machinesIndoor and outdoor furniture and designICT, cash management software and hotel management softwareTablewareWorkwearEtc…Event date: 28-30 September 2021Registration deadline: 28 September 2021https://expocook2021.b2match.io/

European Biotech & Pharma Virtual Partnering Conference 2021

27
Sep
2021
30
Sep
2021
European Biotech & Pharma Virtual Partnering Conference 202127-30 September 2021 – Registrations are open! Since 2016, The EU-Japan Centre - EEN in Japan has been organizing a Brokerage Event in Biotech and Pharma sectors in Osaka, Japan.This year, the event will be held online on the 27-30 September 2021!During the event, business representatives of EU companies will have an opportunity to attend pre-arranged B2B meetings with Japanese companies from the Kansai region. The event serves a perfect platform to meet representatives of Japanese companies and accelerate opportunities for potential business partnerships between EU and Japanese companies.The business matching event is reserved only to European Union companies and to local Japanese companies operating in below sectors. Target fields of the event:1. Drug discovery and drug discovery support2. Regenerative medicine3. Therapeutic agents, diagnostic agents4. AI and IoT technologies related to 1.-3.5. Digital Medecine (AI-assisted Drug Development, Drug-Device combinations etc.)6. Digital Therapeutics (Non-pharmacological therapy systems, App-device combinations)    Registration website:https://bio-pharma-osaka-2020.b2match.io/All potential participants are asked to register via b2match platform, however the organiser will double check whether the candidate is relevant to the event.

interbad 2021

22
Sep
2021
Within the frame of interbad Innovation Days (https://www.messe-stuttgart.de/interbad/en/) EEN partner HANDWERKSKAMMER REGION STUTTGART is organizing an hybrid B2B event.The aim of the Matchmaking is to encourage 1:1 contacts and generate meaningful business opportunities among attending participants.interbad targets companies operating in the: swimming pools, saunas, spas, fitness, sport and similar leisure industries.Registration deadline: 23 September 2021https://interbad-2021.hibw.b2match.io/home

Husum H2 and WindMatch 2021

13
Sep
2021
On the occasion of HUSUM Wind, the trade fair for the wind industry in Germany's Wind Mecca, and the H2.0- Conference 2021 "Green Hydrogen Economy in the Regions, Enterprise Europe Network is organizing an hybrid B2B networking event .The event has been designed as a partnering platform for visitors and exhibitors of HUSUM Wind and the regional H2.O Conference, offering an opportunity to meet potential partners for new business, for R&D projects and to expand your network in the renewable energy sector.Target sectors are hydrogen and wind energy operating companiesentire value chain Onshore / OffshoreGreen HydrogenRepowering & RecyclingSector Linking & Storage…Registration deadline : 14 September 2021https://husumwindmatch2021.b2match.io/

Free From Functional Food and Health Ingredients 2021

15
Jun
2021
Within the frame of the "Free From Functional & Health Ingredients" Expo, Enterprise Europe Network is organizing an online international matchmaking event on "Free From", which takes place on the 15th, 16th and 17th of June.At the Matchmaking event participants will meet online with potential business partners from all over the world. Participation is free of charge upon pre-registration.Registration deadline: 17 June 2021Registration website: https://matchmaking-event-at-free-from.b2match.io/
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