About the Investment Management Exhibition (IME)
A Marketplace of Big Ideas, Empowered with the Tools and Authority for Effective Implementation.
The Investment Management Exhibition (IME) is a premier global platform that facilitates business investments by connecting thousands of investors, SMEs, investment promotion agencies (IPAs), economic development organizations (EDOs), site selection experts, and FDI advisors. IME is where deals happen, bringing together key players from the investment landscape.
IME stands out as one of the world’s most efficient networking platforms for IPAs, focusing on facilitating investments across countries, regions, and cities. It also plays a critical role in promoting these locations as top-tier business destinations. Visitors to IME will experience a dynamic mix of renowned speakers, innovative exhibitors, and highly productive networking sessions during event breaks—offering the perfect blend of high-quality insights and intensive networking.
In addition to plenary sessions, panels, academy sessions, pitching events, and interviews, participants can explore the exhibition area, which features IPAs, EDOs, site selection companies, service providers, and investors.
In just two days, participants will gain an in-depth understanding of global business opportunities. IME provides actionable insights into how, where, and why to invest in various countries, with valuable information presented during interactive sessions.
WHO JOINS IME?
IME brings together a wide range of participants, including:
Site Selection Companies
Experts who guide businesses in choosing the best locations for their projects.
Heads of Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs)
Experts working to promote investment in specific regions.
Corporates and SMEs
Businesses looking to establish or expand operations globally.
Operators and Investors
Looking for new ventures and investment opportunities.
Investment Experts and FDI Advisors
Offering knowledge and strategic guidance to businesses and investors.
The event also serves as a meeting point for key representatives of the public sector, including:
Decision-Makers
High-level officials such as Ministers, Mayors, and Ambassadors/Consuls.
Attendee Composition for IME 2024
The chart provides an overview of the different attendee categories for IME 2024, showcasing the variety and balance among key stakeholders in the event.
How It Works
At IME, representatives from the public sector present their investment opportunities to a carefully selected audience of investors and business representatives.
There are several options for participating at IME. Over the past few years, stakeholders such as Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs) and other project owners have found it most efficient to book an exhibitor package. This package includes an information booth (available in three sizes) and a speaking slot in our conference program. This setup allows them to present one or two of their most significant projects directly to the entire audience, while the booth offers space for further discussions and negotiations with investors.
Site Selection Companies, Economic Zones, and Financial Institutions often prefer to book a booth, giving them their own space for networking and engagement.
Investors and other service providers who wish to present their services and portfolios typically choose to book only a presentation slot in the conference program.
Of course, it is also possible to join IME with a Delegate Ticket without taking an active role in the event’s program, while still benefiting from the unique networking opportunities.
Our team is happy to provide guidance on all available options and assist you in finding the right form of participation that suits your needs and budget.
Partners
Media Partners
Participants
#IME2024 Speakers
Rakan I. Algaraawi
Office Director - Central/Eastern Europe
Saudi Investment Promotion Authority
KOSTIANTYN LISNYCHYI
Strategic Advisor to UkraineInvest, Business Development
Dennis Schulmeyer
CEO and Founder
LADE GmbH
Theo Föllings
President
EURADA
Ms. Simone Hartog
Representative for Abacus (Seychelles) Ltd.
Carmelo Corral
Investment Promotion Manager
IPEX Spain
PROF. PETER PLATZER
Secretary General of EUREKA, Co-Founder of 3rd School of Austrian Macroeconomics
Ovidia Caba
Director of Regional Policies, Programs Unit
RDA Centru, Romania
Aminta Zettel
Strategic Country Manager Europe and the United Kingdom
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) - Government of Ras Al Khaimah
Holly Garforth
Business Development Head – Lead Generation
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) - Government of Ras Al Khaimah
Jens Manke
Director Germany and Central Europe
OCO Global
Jürgen Barke
Minister of Economics, Innovation, Digitalisation and Energy and Deputy Prime Minister of Saarland, Germany
Philipp Lemmerz
Partner
Government & Public Services practice, PricewaterhouseCoopers Middle East
Charles A. FitzGibbon
Vice President of Sales
Conway Data, Inc.
Günther Fehlinger
Austrian Economist, Management and Development Consultant
Faraz Rojid
Director
Economic Development Board (EDB) of Mauritius
Jürgen Raizner
Director
Steinbeis Enterprises in Stuttgart (DE), Baku (AZ), Bucharest (RO), Uzhhorod (UA) and Vienna (AT)
Gordon Einstein
Founding Partner
CryptoLaw Partners – specializing in crypto and blockchain
Mr. Rifat Hyseni
Director of Information Technology Department In Tax Administration of Kosovo
Christoph Kannengießer
CEO, Afrika-Verein der deutschen Wirtschaft e.V. (German-African Business Association)
Honoré Achille Simo
Executive Director, Value and Risk Advisory, JLL
Chigozie Nweke-Eze
CEO, Integrated Africa Power (IAP)
Board Member, Hydrogen-Africa
Testimonials
Written testimonials and video interviews:
Minister of Economy, Innovation, Digital Affairs and Energy, Saarland
Well, I represented the Region of Saarland here at this wonderful Congress. It's a networking conference with a lot of people all over the world. It's a great conference and it is good for my network. I used the chance to represent the Region of Saarland talking about the challenges we have in transformation of our industrial region to a future region with new branches in circular economy and semiconductors, also in pharma, in pharma industry. And it's good when a lot of people know what we do and are interested to invest in Saarland because we have a strong workforce, and we need workforce them and we have a lot of good places and sites where you can invest in greenfield and in brownfield. And therefore, I'm here. Thank you.
