B2B Meetings at ISM 2025: Industry of the Future & Smart Manufacturing
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)
To learn about other events and initiatives, visit our complete agenda.
- Eventos: Reuniões B2B
Hourly Schedule
Tuesday 11 November 2025
- 08:15 - 15:30
- ISM 2025 Company Mission and Company Visits
- Would you like to participate free of charge in company visits to local advanced manufacturing companies to be held in Malta on November 11, 2025? Participants will be accepted in order of registration, up to a maximum of 20 participants.
Wednesday 12 November 2025
- 09:00 - 17:20
- B2B 12 November 2025 - in person
- Location: Malta Meeting duration: 20 minute time slots B2B 12 November 2025 - in person
- 09:00 - 17:20
- B2B 12 November 2025 - on remote
- Meeting duration: 20 minute time slots B2B 12 November 2025 - on remote
Thursday 13 November 2025
- 09:00 - 17:20
- B2B 13 November 2025 - in person
- Location: Malta Meeting duration: 20 minute time slots B2B 13 November 2025 - in person
- 09:00 - 17:20
- B2B 13 November 2025 - on remote
- Meeting duration: 20 minute time slots B2B 13 November 2025 - on remote
Friday 14 November 2025
- 09:00 - 14:40
- B2B 14 November 2025 - in person
- Location: Malta Meeting duration: 20 minute time slots B2B 14 November 2025 - in person
- 12:00 - 17:40
- B2B 14 November 2025 - on remote
- 20 minute time slots B2B 14 November 2025 - on remote

