B2B - EVENT - Balkonnect

May 23-24, 2025

B2B EVENT

B2B MATCHMAKING EVENT: It is planned to organise a two-day B2B matchmaking event in Prishtina, as part of the Balkonnect Festival, having
as partner and co-organizer of different regional, SEE and EU countries as well as EEN network partners, in close cooperation with the
representatives of sectorial businesses from partnering countries.

The b2match platform will be open and operating during the whole 2-days festival and companies will be able on their own to arrange, coordinate
and meet as per the b2match organizing model. The b2match platform will enable the offline and online meeting arrangement, upload profiles of
the participating companies, develop their market

EBRD: Provide strategic guidance, Funding for organizational needs, and Promote the festival globally.

NATIONAL GOVERNMENTS: Act as Enablers by supporting participating businesses and highlighting each country’s policies for foreign direct investment (FDI).

DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES: Ensure inclusion of SMEs and promote diversity within participating industries.

CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE: Assist in selecting businesses for the matchmaking and investment sessions.

SECTOR-SPECIFIC BODIES Partner with Renewable Energy, ICT, and Agri-business councils to bring leading companies to the festival.

CORPORATE SPONSORS: Fund industry-specific events (e.g., a renewable energy sponsor for Day 1 or Digital Banking).

TECH PARTNERS: Provide digital platforms for matchmaking and event management (e.g., an app for scheduling one-on-one meetings).

GLOBAL BUSINESS NETWORKS/EEN/EBN: Invite high-profile investors, VC, BAN and companies to foster cross-border collaborations.

EU, WB/IFC, GIZ, OR USAID: Assist with policy advocacy and inclusion of sustainability themes.