ISSME’s Annual World SME Conference on development is a major International event. It is designed to attract Government Ministries & Departments responsible for micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (SMEs).
It is also targeted at Banks and Financial Institutions, SME Promotional Agencies and Associations, Chambers of Commerce & Industry, Aid Agencies, Research Institutes, Development Organizations for SMEs, Enterprise Incubators, Science & Technology Parks, UN Agencies, Multi-Lateral & Bi-Lateral Agencies, Private Companies working for MSMEs, Small Business Development Centers, Resource Institutions, Public Sector Undertakings, Media Houses, Public Relation Agencies, Consulting Firms, Stakeholders, Multi-National Companies, Universities, International Experts, Entrepreneurs, Publishing Houses, Regional Bodies/Groups, Marketing Agencies, SME Web Portals and SME News Agencies concerned with small business development across the World.
The main objectives of the annual world conference are:
- Promoting understanding of the importance of SME development worldwide; exchanging experiences and best practices in SME creation, development and support.
- Highlighting the role of the Host Organisation and supporting agencies; increasing awareness about the achievements of the Host Country.
- Establishing and reinforcing cooperation with international institutions, NGOs and private sector organisations dedicated to SME development.
- Presenting awards to institutions and individuals in recognition of their outstanding contributions to SME development.
The Chief Executive Officers of many member-institutions travel to the conference from all around the world.
A properly organised conference can provide a major boost to SME development worldwide and can also generate significant revenue if it is effectively marketed.
Interested in hosting a Conference?
Organisations wishing to host and organize an ISSME annual world conference should send a written portfolio covering all the aspects listed above, along with details of the proposed location and venues plus copies of supporting letters from the Government and other supporting agencies. The final decision on the location of a conference will rest with the Office Bearers of ISSME.
For information on hosting an ISSME annual world conferences, please view the following;
- Annual Conference Hosting Guidelines (.PDF format)
- Annual Conference Handout (.PDF Format)
For further information write to:
Events & Programmes Section
International Society for Small and Medium Enterprises
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