The EU-funded “EU Support for the Competitiveness of Kosovo’s ICT Sector” project, through Enterprise Europe Network Kosovo/Prishtina REA, in cooperation with the Brno Regional Chamber of Commerce, organized a B2B Matchmaking and Networking Event on 15-16 February 2023 in Brno, Czech Republic. The event brought together selected ICT businesses from Kosovo, the Czech Republic, and other EU countries to explore potential business opportunities, establish direct cooperation, and network with counterparts from the Czech and EU ICT sectors.
Over 361 participants from 23 different countries registered for the Industry 4.0 event in Brno, marking it as a major platform for innovation and collaboration in the ICT field.
Key Activities and Networking Opportunities
During the event, Kosovar ICT businesses had the chance to visit and engage with leaders from renowned ICT and innovative organizations such as:
On the first day of the onsite event, there were engaging discussion panels featuring technology experts and digital success stories. Experts gave speeches on technologies and their practical implementations. In the afternoon, the B2B matchmaking event took place, where businesses had scheduled one-on-one meetings to promote their products and services, explore synergies, and discuss business cooperation opportunities.
The following Kosovar ICT businesses participated in the B2B matchmaking event, having the opportunity to meet with various Czech and EU companies:
Additionally, Mitrovica Public University and AK Security Soft arranged online meetings. In total, more than 46 B2B meetings were held, fostering collaboration and mutual growth among participating organizations.
On the second day of the event, Kosovar representatives visited several key organizations to continue networking and further discuss potential collaboration:
These visits provided valuable insights into the innovation ecosystems in the Czech Republic and the latest advancements in ICT technologies.
The B2B Matchmaking Event in Brno proved to be a pivotal opportunity for Kosovar ICT businesses to:
The event also reinforced the importance of global collaboration in the ICT sector, enabling businesses to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving Industry 4.0 landscape.
