Intec/Z connect 2021
International cooperation and market potential
Saxony's Economic Development Corporation is exhibiting at Intec/Z connect 2021 - and is hosting several events at the virtual event. Among other things, the focus will be on international cooperation and market potential.
One component of Saxony's economic development agency's participation in Intec/Z connect 2021 is the web seminar "Market potential in Poland, the Czech Republic and Romania with a focus on mechanical engineering and the supplier industry" on March 2. Experts from the German Chambers of Commerce Abroad in Poland, the Czech Republic and Romania will provide up-to-date market information and report on industry trends with a special focus on mechanical and plant engineering and the supplier industry. Potential for successful foreign business in the markets will be highlighted.
Cooperation with Russia and the CIS states
The International Cooperation Forum Russia/CIS of the Saxony Economic Development Corporation on March 3 will show companies and institutions from Saxony and Russia/CIS the challenges and trends facing modern mechanical and plant engineering in both regions. Investment programmes relevant to this sector and region will be presented as well as planned modernization projects and products from selected Russian companies destined for the EU market.
The CONTACT: Business Meetings cooperation exchange, which is organized by the Leipzig Chamber of Industry and Commerce in cooperation with the Enterprise Europe Network, is also on the agenda on 3 March. Saxon companies can network with potential international business partners and discuss new technologies and innovative solutions in order to find new customers, suppliers or cooperation partners for research projects.
Invitation to Saxony
Following Intec/Z connect 2021, Saxony's Economic Development Corporation is inviting international company representatives to Saxony on behalf of the Saxon State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labor and Transport. During the visit, Saxon companies from the aforementioned sectors will introduce themselves to the international guests and present interesting projects. The visit is intended to give Saxon companies the opportunity to further expand the contacts they have made and potential collaborations and to establish new contacts.
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