Enterprise Europe Network Croatia Croatian Agency for Small Business, Innovation and Investment invite small and medium-sized enterprises from Croatia to join one of the leading international business meetings of the region. Connect2Slovenia takes place on 18 September 2025 as part of the traditional Celje International Fair.
Why to Participate
Targeted business networking: Make direct B2B contacts with potential partners from SEE and Alpe-Adria in sectors such as Industry 4.0, automotive, metal and electronics, mobility, transport and logistics.
Inspirational panel discussion: Join the panel “From Linear to Circular: Transforming SMEs for Sustainable Success’, where experts discuss practical steps to move from linear to circular business models, with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
The selected topics are:
- Industry 4.0 solutions and technologies – including smart machines, robots, smart logistics and cybersecurity
- Digitisation in industrial processes and business
- Automotive as a key networking sector
- metal industry and accompanying manufacturing processes
- electricity and electronics, with a focus on technological development
- mobility, transport and logistics, areas of strong regional cooperation
- research, development and technology transfer, to strengthen innovation cooperation between SMEs.
How to apply
Register for free via the b2match platform. Find out more here.
Participation is free. The event is included in the list of economic meetings for which the Croatian Agency for Small Business, Innovation and Investment covers the costs of participation, travel and accommodation. Entrepreneurs can get a voucher for Connect2Slovenia in the amount of 250 euros to go to Celje.
More information on the conditions and how to apply for vouchers is available here.
Opportunity for Croatian SMEs
Initiating cross-border cooperation. Take the opportunity to present your services and products to potential partners from the region.
Improvement of business models. The panel discussions offer concrete inspiration for the deployment of sustainable and modern solutions.
Visibility and access to innovation. Refresh your business by discovering new technologies and trends in the industry.
Take advantage of this strategic opportunity to expand your business and build significant international connections. Sign up on time, create a quality profile and book your meetings. The road to new business opportunities awaits you.
For further information and support, please contact: een@hamagbicro.hr.
Briefly
- Event: Connect2Slovenia - International Matchmaking Event 2025
- Date: 18 September 2025
- Location: Celje Fair, Dečkova cesta 1, Celje, Slovenia
- Sectors: industry 4.0, digitalisation, automotive, metal, electronics, mobility, transport, logistics
- Participation: free of charge with the possibility of getting a voucher
- Link to event: Connect2Slovenia
- Link for vouchers: Vouchers for business meetings in 2025
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