6 Reasons Why Small & Medium Enterprises Must Attend AIM

Since day one, more than a decade ago, the Annual Investment Meeting AIM has been a forum that is endeavoring to change the world for the better. The reason: at AIM, we’ve got both the data and, more importantly, the strategy.  

Importantly, we, at AIM, know that small and medium enterprises SMEs constitute the majority of businesses all over the world. Furthermore, we’re certain that throughout, and probably after, the COVID-19 pandemic, the global investment gap must be widening - with many investors getting more and more cautious about the stability of business environments and the perceived risks.  

Moreover, we understand quite well that SMEs are now poised to play a vital role in fixing and stabilizing the global economy. This is logical because SMEs substantially outnumber big companies, create more jobs, and are inherently entrepreneurial, substantially contributing to shaping the global innovation map.  

Therefore, everyone at the Annual Investment Meeting AIM is quite sure that small and medium companies are increasingly evolving into the heartbeat of both emerging and developed economies. Further, SMEs are extremely important for driving economic global growth and achieving the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).   

With this in mind, a vital question is popping up!  

What AIM Provides to SMEs? 

As we said, we’ve got both the data and the strategy at the International Investment Meeting. Therefore, we know quite well that small and medium-sized companies need 3 major pillars - Attracting Investors, Scalability, and Optimization - to make progress, thrive, and positively contribute to fixing the global economy.  And, we’ve got the 3 things at AIM!  

So, the landscape is now bright and clear. AIM  2022 is gearing up for catering to the needs of all SMEs, providing them with a wide array of benefits that include:  

1. First and foremost, a golden opportunity to grow and expand their business through liaison with investors from all over the world - who are looking for SMEs with great potential. 
    
2. Get the effective tools they need to internationalize their companies. 
    
3. Broaden their networks through interacting with over 15,000 participants from 130 countries, intermingling with global industry experts, across all sectors, and connecting with key market players from several entrepreneurial ecosystems from all over the world who are attending EXPO 2020 Dubai. 
    
4. Present their respective companies’ value, products, and services to international buyers. 
    
5. Learn how to do business, and thrive, in the Middle East and globally. 
    
6. Learn about the latest trends in international trade and investment for exports. 

That said, let’s dive deeper to know why attending AIM is imperative for all future-oriented SMEs. 

Why SMEs Must Attend AIM? 

AIM 2022 comprises a broad array of features and activities that give real value to the owners and collaborators of Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises interested in internationalization and digitalization, National SME Councils & Programs, SME Financing Institutions, managers & public servants in charge of promoting entrepreneur support and foreign trade, as well as directors and members of Chambers & Federations of Commerce across the globe. So, let’s shed light upon these activities - one by one. 

First: AIM Pre-Conference Workshop & Seminar: At the AIM SME Workshop, participants will significantly benefit from the professional coaching sessions that will be conducted by industry leaders from across the world. 

At the pre-conference Seminar, entitled “How to Do Business in the UAE”, several important topics will be discussed, including: The UAE: History and Culture - Exporting Process to the UAE - Product and Price Analysis - Catalogue & Sales Pitch - The Halal Certification. 

Furthermore, during the pre-conference period, SMEs will have the opportunity to engage in, and benefit from, various B2B meetings with potential buyers and meetings with UAE Free Zones. 

Second: AIM 2022 CONFERENCE: Overall, the AIM Conference is a perfect platform where brilliant ideas, best practices, and ideal business-friendly policies are shared with SMEs and other participants.  

Third: AIM 2022 EXHIBITION: SMEs will gather under one roof with the high-ranking officials of countries, smart city solution providers, startup companies, and investors at an exhibition that aims to give real value to SMEs as well as achieve economic growth for countries and regions. 

Fourth: MADE IN SERIES: This feature is open to all SMEs who wish to showcase their local products and services to an international platform. Local and international SMEs will have a chance to highlight their industry projects, products, and services - to promote the value of their companies in addition to achieving economic growth for their respective countries and regions.  

Fifth: B2B, G2B, & G2G Meetings: Owners of SMEs will be utilizing these high-level meetings, which will be held in a secured environment, to do business and strike money-spinning deals.  

Sixth: EXCLUSIVE BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND DINNER - HIGH-LEVEL NETWORKING LUNCH - GALA DINNER: These are wonderful opportunities for SMEs to meet, network, and build business relations.