B2B Meetings at ISM 2025: Industry of the Future & Smart Manufacturing

As part of its activities within the Enterprise Europe Network, AIDA CCI is co-organizing the B2B Meetings at ISM 2025: Industry of the Future & Smart Manufacturing. This matchmaking event, which will take place in a hybrid format from November 12-14 in Malta, is a unique opportunity for Portuguese companies to establish strategic partnerships within a global innovation ecosystem.

The ISM 2025 conference brings together researchers, academics, and industry representatives from around the world, creating the ideal environment for knowledge exchange and the development of collaborations in the fields of Industry 4.0 and 5.0.

The Power of Matchmaking: Connect with the Right Partners

The B2B meetings are designed to be fast, efficient, and results-oriented. In just 20 minutes per meeting, you can present your project, meet potential technology partners, and identify synergies with international entities. It is the ideal format to accelerate your internationalization and innovation process.

Why Should You Participate in the B2B Meetings?

• Strategic and Efficient Networking: Pre-scheduled meetings (in-person or online) with partners of your interest, optimizing your time and maximizing collaboration potential.
• International Visibility: Present your company, technology, or project on a platform with hundreds of international participants, increasing your exposure.
• Cross-Border Collaboration Opportunities: Explore technological, commercial, and R&D partnerships with startups, SMEs, investors, and research centers from across Europe.
• Free Access to the Brokerage Event: Participation in the bilateral meetings is free of charge, allowing privileged access to high-level networking at no cost.

Sectors in the Spotlight

The matchmaking event aims to promote collaboration between entities from the following sectors:

• Startups, investors, and companies
• Research centers and universities
• Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing
• Additive manufacturing
• Automation and IoT (Internet of Things)
• Other cross-cutting technology-based sectors

Target Audience

The event is open to all companies, startups, research centers, and universities seeking to expand their network, find partners for European projects, or explore new business opportunities in the industries of the future.

Event Details and Registration

Dates and Format

• Brokerage Event Dates: November 12-14, 2025
• Format: Hybrid (In-person in Malta or Online)

Location

In-person: University of Malta, Valletta, Malta

Participation Conditions

• Participation in the B2B meetings (in-person and online) is free of charge, but requires mandatory registration on the platform by November 10.
• Note: Free registration for the Brokerage Event provides access only to the bilateral meetings. Participation in other ISM 2025 conference activities (sessions, keynotes, etc.) requires a separate, paid registration on the conference website.

Register Now

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect your company to a global innovation ecosystem. Create your cooperation profile and start scheduling meetings now.

👉 Register here to participate in the B2B meetings!

More Information and Contact

For additional clarifications about the event and support with your registration, please contact:

• Deolinda Costa – AIDA CCI
• Email: d.costa@aida.pt
• Phone: +351 234 302 493 (call to the national fixed network)

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