What is it?
The Expo Rueda Internacional de Negocios Paraguay 2022 is back, in its XXIV edition!
This is the largest business matchmaking event in Paraguay, with an average attendance of 20 countries, 45 sectors, 600 companies, 900 executives, 2,800 meetings and USD 190 million in business intentions. It takes place during the Mariano Roque Alonso International Livestock, Industrial, Commerce and Services Fair Expo (July 9 to 24), which brings together some 800,000 people per edition. During this fair, Paraguay shows the world the best of its productive capacity.
During Monday, July 18 and Tuesday, July 19, 2022, businessmen from all over the world will be able to hold business meetings with each other, in person and virtually, through an innovative business matchmaking software.
Companies from the following countries have registered until now: Argentina, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, France, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Taiwan, Turkey, United States and Uruguay.
Some 150 companies have been trained to participate during the preparation workshops held to the date.
Countries Represented 2019
Alemania, Argentina, Brasil, Bolivia, Chile, China, Costa Rica, España, Estados Unidos, India, Italia, México, Paraguay, Polonia, Portugal, Reino Unido, Singapur, Taiwán, Turquía, Uruguay.
Novelties of the 2022 edition:
For the XXIV edition of Expo Rueda, the organization proposes a new format in line with global trends, with hybrid meetings and a virtual fair, with an online store and Marketplace to make sales during the event.
This year, we have given special attention to SMEs, to contribute to the development of capacities for their effective participation in business matchmaking events. We have offered preparation workshops, during the months of June and July.
The Expo Rueda is the ideal platform to identify business partners, institutional allies and potential investors. You can’t miss it!
I’m interested. How do I participate?
The Expo Rueda is an event open to participants from all sectors of the economy, who wish to buy, sell and/or invest, create business alliances and find out about other markets. Usual participant’s profiles:
Commercial agents
Distributors
Foreign trade and investment promotion agencies
Importers and Exporters
Industrial establishments
Investors
National and international government entities
Suppliers of raw materials, inputs and various services
Sectors represented in 2019:
1. Administration, Finance, Collection, Related
2. Travel Agency, Airline Agent, Traveler Assistance
3. Agricultural and Livestock
4. Agroindustrial / Agricultural
5. Food and Drinks
6. Automotive, Motorcycles, Assembly
7. House, Home, Decoration, Furniture
8. Air conditioning
9. Commerce-Online Shopping
10. Construction, Real Estate, Real Estate Developments
11. Business Consulting, Investments
12. Contact Center, Digital Transformation, Mk Digital, Experience Design
13. Household
14. Education, Training, Coaching, Consulting
15. Electricity, Lighting, Electronics, Automation
16. Public Entities, Chambers, NGOs, Embassies, Related
17. Packaging, Packaging, Related
18. Protective Equipment, Security, Insurance
19. Equipment and Equipment for Companies
20. Events, Entertainment, Business Gifts
21. Pharmaceutical, Pharmacy, Laboratories
22. Forestry, Wood, Allied
23. Gastronomy, Restaurant, Related
24. Hygiene, Cosmetics, Perfumery, Related
25. Hospitality, Tourism, Travel Retail, Related
26. Import / Export, Distribution, Representation, Dispatch
27. Digital Printing, Posters, Signage
28. Computing, Other Technologies
29. Cleaning, Treatm. Pests, Treat. Waste
30. Machines, Equipment and Equipment for Industries
31. Media and Communication Services
32. Metallurgist, Blacksmith, Shipyard
33. Fashion Leather, Clothing, Related
34. Fashion Textile, Clothing, Related
35. Plastics, Rubber and Derivatives
36. Advertising, Graphics, Audiovisual Production, Related
37. Human Resources, Legal, Tax, Notarial, Related Studies
38. Health, Beauty, Aesthetics, Well-being
39. Engineering Services and Industrial Projects
40. Logistics Delivery And Transportation Services, Courier
41. Miscellaneous Services
42. Software Technology, Network System, Tics
43. Telephony, Telecommunications, Satellite Tracking
44. Free Zone, Deposit Warehouses, Rental, Related
45. Others
Online registration
Expo Rueda Internacional de Negocios 2022 is multisectoral. All kinds of companies, entities and organizations with various interests can participate.
Registrations are made only through the platform enabled for the event
Tips for effective participation:
The Expo Rueda platform allows you to hold face-to-face and virtual meetings.
Face-to-face contact always allow you to build greater trust and observe the body language of your counterpart. For this reason, we recommend that you participate in person, to the best of your ability. In addition, in the place you will be able to connect with the companies present, referents by sector, institutions that promote foreign trade and investments, with the support of the organizing team.
Whether for effective face-to-face or virtual participation,
1. Prepare the information:
Have a catalog, images and the necessary information to share, either in person or virtually. Bring a tablet or laptop with you. The platform allows you to share documents and hold meetings just like video call platforms do, during virtual meetings.
Identify the company of your interest among the participants and find out about it (web page, social media, etc.). If you are the requester of the meeting, know how to justify the reason for the request.
Be able to answer the following questions:
- What is your current production capacity?
- Could you increase production in the short term in case of a major order?
- What are your preferred sales channels?
- How many sales points do you have? At the national level? On an international level?
- Why should I work with you and not with another company?
2. Connect to the platform:
Please check regularly that your profile information is up-to-date and complete. Your profile’s attractiveness depends on it, so you can concrete the largest number of meetings.
Reject requests that are not of your interest and approve those that are not. Do not leave any participant in “pending approval”.
The organizer can decide to delete your profile if it does not have the minimum information.
3. Match your materials and setting:
Have your presentation and promotional materials ready, be it: business cards in sufficient quantity, catalogues, business gifts...
Prefer the computer as a tool to hold meetings virtually. You will have a better experience and facilitate the exchange of documents. Try to have a neutral background and avoid distractions.
Check your internet connection, making sure it is of quality.
4. Attend your meetings on time:
Schedule yourself well in advance and attend your meetings on time. Remember that you only have 25 minutes to introduce your company, get to know the counterparty's company, exchange contact details and assess whether there is business potential.
In a virtual meeting, not connecting on time can give your counterpart the impression that you might have forgotten the meeting, are having a hard time connecting, or are not interested. In any of these scenarios, you can compromise the image of your company.
Business matchmaking events are a tool to make as many contacts as possible. In case you find many synergies with a particular counterpart, schedule an additional meeting in the week, invite them to lunch/dinner, to visit your company, etc. Take advantage of the event to make more contacts!
5. Help us improve:
In general, please do not forget to evaluate the quality of the event and the participating companies. Evaluate the quality of the exchange, of your counterpart and the volume of potential business intentions after each meeting.
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