EVENT SCHEDULE DETAILS

DAY 1: Friday, October 24, 2025

“Opening Borders for Global SME Growth”

9:00 AM

Registration & Welcome Coffee

Badge pickup, B2B portal activation

10:00 AM

🎤 Opening Ceremony & Dignitary Remarks

Speeches by GCCI, Ambassadors, Ministers

11:30 AM

Global SME Leadership Forum

High-level keynote panel on trade, finance

1:00 PM

Networking Lunch

Hosted by GCCI Partners

2:30 PM

Panel: Digital Transformation for SMEs

Speakers from tech, e-commerce, fintech

4:00 PM

Country Spotlight Sessions

Bangladesh, UAE, KSA, USA, Canada, India

5:00 PM

B2B Matchmaking & Deal Room Opens

Pre-booked meetings + investor lounge

6:30 PM

Day 1 Wrap-Up & Media Briefing

Interviews, coverage summary

DAY 2: Saturday, October 24, 2025

“Innovation, Inclusion & Investment”

9:30 AM

Morning Coffee & Networking

Hosted by local sponsors

10:00 AM

Panel: Diaspora Business & Bilateral Trade

Diaspora leaders, chamber reps

11:30 AM

Workshop: Export Readiness for SMEs

With trade experts, banks, EPB, ITC

1:00 PM

Networking Lunch & Partner Demos

Open floor for B2B + sponsor showcases

2:30 PM

Roundtable: Women in Business & Policy Innovation

Women-led SMEs + gender-focused agencies

6:00 PM

🏆 Global SME Awards Night & Gala Dinner

Recognition ceremony with cultural program

8:30 PM

VIP Networking Reception

By invitation only

DAY 3: Sunday, October 26, 2025

“Scale-Up Strategies & Closing the Gaps”

10:00 AM

Panel: Financing the Future

VCs, Angel Networks, Fintech platforms

11:30 AM

Workshop: Branding & Digital Marketing for SMEs

Workshop: Branding & Digital Marketing for SMEs

1:00 PM

Closing Plenary: The Future of Global SMEs

Thought leaders reflect on outcomes

2:00 PM

Exhibition Walkthrough & Media Tour

Final B2B showcase with press coverage

3:30 PM

Farewell Networking Tea

Open floor wrap-up

4:00 PM

Official Closing & Photo Ceremony

Group photo & certificate handovers

Key Features Throughout All Days

🌐 International Exhibition Pavilion

💼 Investor-Startup Matchmaking Lounge

📸 Media Wall & Interview Zone

🛍️ SME Product Showcase & Demo Pods

📱 Live Event App + QR Networking Tools