World Chambers Federation Americas Summit

08-10 May 2024

Bogotá English and Spanish

Join us in Bogotá for the first edition of the ICC World Chambers Federation Regional Summit in the Americas! 

The theme of this major event, “Business beyond borders: MSMEs going global”,  will focus on the different measures  and policies that are being implemented  by countries and companies to facilitate access to markets internationally. It will showcase the best practices and experiences that the World Chambers Federation is advancing with small businesses. 

Attendees will also have the opportunity to engage in interactive business roundtables, to schedule business meetings and leverage the presence of over forty international buyers. 

Program

Download the draft programme here (The program is subject to change and completion up to the summit).

Wednesday 8 May

WCF Americas Summit: "Business Beyond Borders: MSMEs going global"

Open to:

the general public

Thursday 9 May

Women Council Presentation

WCF General Council - WCF Executive Committee

Open to:

WCF Executive Committee Members &
WCF General Council Members

Thursday 9 May

Business Matchmaking

Open to:

Entrepreneurs, buyers, investors, and other interested individuals

Friday 10 May

1:1 Meetings

Tourist and cultural activities

Open to:

WCF Executive Committee Members, WCF General Council Members, Special Guests

Access the speakers bios by this link 

Ovidio Claros Polanco

Presidente Ejecutivo – Cámara de Comercio de Bogotá

John Denton

Secretary General - International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)

Billy Escobar Pérez

Superintendente – Superintendencia de Sociedades.

Rifat Hisarciklioglu 

Chair – World Chamber Federation

María Fernanda Garza

President – International Cahmber of Commerce 

Andrés Moreno

Founder, Chair of the Board and CEO - Open English

Karen Carvajalino

CEO and co-founder – The Biz Nation 

Sergio Díaz-Granados

Executive President – CAF

Marcelo Elizondo 

President of ICC Argentina - Director of the Argentine Chamber of Commerce

Mondher Mimouni 

Director - Market Development Division – ITC

Sheree Anne Kelly

President and CEO - Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives

Rim Siam 

President – Economic Businesswomen Council, Alexandria Chamber of Commerce

Maria Teresa Bustamante

President – Chamber of Commerce and Federation of Industries, Brazil

Gennadiy Chyzhykov. 

President – Ukranian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Yu Juanlong

Vicepresidente – Consejo Chino para la Promoción del Comercio Internacional

Ron Busby

President and CEO -US Black Chamber of Commerce

Julian Kassum

Director - Global Relations and Development - ICC

Andres Gomez Becerra 

Senior Manager – Schneider Electric 

Ramiro Andres Lopez Guio

Representative - IDB Group Colombia

Monica Patiño 

Presidente Servi-Información

Toki Mabogunje 

Vice President – ICC Africa

Tatiana Glad

Executive Director – Impact Hub Network

Gustavo González de Vega 

Deputy Minister of Economy and Internationalization - Government of the Canary Islands

Richard Ngatia

President East African Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture

Viviane Dewa 

Board Member – Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Madagascar

Jean Pierre Antelo 

President - Chamber of Industry, Commerce, Services, and Tourism of Santa Cruz

Alberto Hoyos

International Vice-president- Grupo Nutresa

Hassan Al Hashemi

Vice President - International Relations, Dubai Chamber

Shannon K. O’Neil

Vice President at the Council on Foreign Relations,

Cameron McKenzie

Board Member - International Chamber of Commerce

Venues: 

Auditorium – Salitre Headquarters Chamber of Commerce of Bogotá – Av. El Dorado # 68D – 35 

Auditorium – Chapinero Headquarters Chamber of Commerce of Bogotá - Calle 67 # 8-32 

The event is free of charge, however prior registration is required. 

Daniel Becerra Manrique

Bogotá Chamber of Commerce

daniel.manrique@ccb.org.co

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) World Chambers Federation (WCF) presents a unique opportunity for your brand to make a lasting impact during the WCF Americas Regional Summit in Bogotá. Connect with SMEs and Chambers of Commerce globally, demonstrating your commitment to fostering international trade and business growth.

Why Sponsor WCF?

By becoming a comprehensive sponsor, you not only maximize your brand exposure but also position yourself as a key player supporting SMEs and Chambers of Commerce on a global scale.  


Strategic Partner 9,000 EUR

Opportunity to submit a candidate for a speaking opportunity

Two Personalized introductions

Guest contributor on the ICC blog (1 article)

Strategic logo placement in banners & collaterals

Testimonial quote on the event page*

Participants list available in priority

Private meeting room to host two 1-hour meetings

1-minute company video to be played during session breaks

QR Code in exhibition area

3 complimentary invitations to the cocktail reception

2 VIP seats at the gala dinner 

2 Articles included in the WCF Newsletter*

Sponsorship acknowledgement in social media

Opportunity to host a social side event** (included in the official programme) **

 

NETWORKING PARTNER 6,000 EUR

One personalized introduction

Strategic logo placement in banners & collaterals

Participants list available in priority

Private meeting room to host one 1-hour meeting

QR Code in exhibition area

Two complimentary invitations to the cocktail reception

One VIP seat at the gala dinner 

1 Articles included in the WCF Newsletter*

Sponsorship acknowledgement in social media

 

 

BRANDING PARTNER 3,000 EUR

Logo placement in banners & collaterals

Participants list available in priority

QR Code in exhibition area

One complimentary invitation to the cocktail reception

One invitation to the gala dinner

Sponsorship acknowledgement in social media

 

*All content to be approved by ICC

** Sponsor to bear all associated costs

Organisers