Virtual bilateral meetings (B2B) during the International Machinery Forum 2021 - The Factory of Tomorrow

The International Machinery Forum 2021 (The Factory of Tomorrow ) gives companies around the world the opportunity to meet with suppliers, customers and business partners in pre-arranged virtual bilateral (B2B) meetings.

Why participate?

The event offers the participating companies the unique opportunity to learn about the latest trends in technology, to exchange knowledge and experience, to expand their network of contacts and find new business partners.

What can you expect?

· Access to more than 400 international contacts

· 1: 1 virtual meetings

· Network of world experts in mechanical engineering and industrial engineering

· Top managers and industry leaders as speakers

· Exhibition stands and sponsorship opportunities

· Interesting program of seminars with free participation.

Participation in bilateral meetings is free of charge. Participants in B2B meetings will be contacted for feedback from the relevant support office of the Enterprise Europe Network, responsible for their country. For Bulgaria this is the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce.

How do we work?

Bilateral, pre-arranged meetings are a quick and easy way to meet potential partners. People meet for about 20 minutes / meeting, which is usually enough to make a connection. In view of the unforeseen situation with the pandemic, all meetings are held online through our platform, and for this purpose separate virtual meeting rooms have been created between the participants.

1. Online registration

• Register for the bilateral meetings and create your own cooperation profile at the following link: https://machinery2021.b2match.io/
• Specify in Settings for your Support Office: Bulgarian Industrial Association ;
• Deadline for registration and scheduling of meetings: March 12, 2021;
• In your profile state what you offer and what type of cooperation you are looking for, put a personal profile picture; in Marketplace  you can set different "offers" depending on the partnerships you are looking for, as well as put photos of your products. All profiles  for cooperation will be published online and will be open for viewing by other participants. You can change your profile at  at any time.

2. Promotion of published profiles

All profiles will be promoted by the organizers of the event and all other participants in the event will be able to view your profile and make an appointment with you.

3. Selection and request of bilateral meetings

E-mail notification

You will be informed by e-mail when you can start scheduling appointments. See which profiles are most promising for you. There are smart search options in the system that can guide you.

Book appointments

Once you have found potential partners, request a meeting with them through the system. You can always add more appointments, but keep in mind that appointments are managed on a first come - first served basis. You can arrange meetings, but other participants can also arrange a meeting with you.

Your personal appointment schedule

A few days before the event you will receive your personal appointment schedule. You can also check it online. The schedule includes the time of the online meeting and who you will meet. Be correct and follow your schedule!

4. During the event

By registering on the platform you will get access to the latest version of your schedule, including last minute meetings. An Enterprise Europe Network team will assist you during the event.

Language of the meetings: English

Contacts:

Hristina Kasparyan 

tel .: +359 932 09 34 

e-mail: ierc2@bia-bg.com

Lora Lyubenova

tel .: +359 932 09 31

e-mail: ierc3@bia-bg.com