Industry Events
Here you will find interesting industry-relevant dates of external organizers.
ProduktionNRW supports the event ‘Start-up Nation Israel meets NRW – AI for Smart Manufacturing’. The event is a joint international webinar with subsequent matchmaking meetings, which is jointly organised by NRW.Global Business and KI.NRW and focuses on the use of artificial intelligence in production. Renowned speakers from NRW and Israel will come together to explore the enormous potential of AI for the production and processing of goods. While start-ups will present their innovative solutions for more efficient production, another panel will discuss known challenges and how to overcome obstacles in order to optimise the use of AI.
Tenders and projects financed by international organisations offer companies a strategic opportunity to tap into new markets. In particular, they enable low-risk market entry, offer financial security and open up valuable references for future business. However, there are a few things to consider in order to approach the topic of tenders strategically and minimise costs and effort. Even if international organisations are behind it, thorough preparation is necessary in order to be successful. The online-based beginners’ seminar is intended to provide interested entrepreneurs with basic knowledge and concrete assistance for participating in international tenders.
The following questions will be answered during the event:
• Why/when you should participate in tenders?
• What you should definitely know about procurement procedures?
• How to prepare your company for tenders?
• Tipps und Erfahrungen aus der PraxisTips and practical experience
The seminar is aimed at companies that already have initial experience of doing business outside the EU. Participants will exclusively receive the new guide ‘Fit for tenders from international organisations’ with practical tips and useful checklists. The webinar is the first in a series of events organised by the Agency for Business and Economic Development (AWE), VDMA e.V. and Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI). Registration is possible until 19 May 2025.
The chambers of industry and commerce in NRW are organising the NRW Chamber of Industry and Commerce Foreign Trade Day (AWT) for the 13th time at Borussia Park in Mönchengladbach. The largest conference in NRW for companies on international business offers a varied programme with top-class keynotes and exciting panel discussions as well as a trade exhibition and individual country advice from the AHKs. Registration is now open. An early bird discount is available until 31 March.
The aim of SUSTAINERGY 2025 is to promote dialogue between Israeli and German players in the field of renewable energies and sustainable technologies. From 30 June to 2 July 2025, the conference in Duisburg will bring together companies, investors, energy suppliers and political decision-makers to promote innovative solutions for the energy transition.
The focus will be on the latest developments in the fields of hydrogen technology, energy storage, grid integration and digital solutions for an efficient energy supply. Targeted matchmaking sessions, expert panels and networking events will give participants the opportunity to initiate collaborations, deepen business relationships and get concrete projects off the ground.
The MSV Brno (MSV International Engineering Fair | BVV EN ) is being held for the 66th time. The core topics are Industry 4.0 and the digital factory or digitalisation in production, the circular economy and the management of material resources. With around 1,400 exhibiting companies from 42 countries (2024) and over 55,000 visitors, the event is regarded as an international platform for networking specialists and managers. Participation in the NRW joint stand offers a cost-effective opportunity to present yourself internationally without having to forego the advantages of having your own stand. NRW.Global Business takes care of the organisation. Exhibitors benefit from the following advantages: Funding from the state of NRW, cost savings due to lower individual budget expenditure, professional stand design, reduced organisational effort, use of synergies and access to national and international networks. Start-ups from NRW that would like to present their digital solutions for the mechanical engineering industry to an international audience are offered special conditions for participation. The registration deadline is 30.04.2025.