Annual global programmes
Fifteen summits, forums, expos and competitions, run each year across the Council's fifteen councils and its country chapters.
Dates, venues and registration for each are published on the events pages as they are confirmed. Members attend at member rates or without charge, depending on the programme.
The Council's flagship gathering for trade, partnership and market entry.
Business GrowthFounders, investors and accelerators across the Council's markets.
Business GrowthArtificial intelligence adoption, judged on outcomes rather than announcements.
Innovation and TechnologyInvestors and capital-seeking businesses, with structured matchmaking.
Investment and CapitalUniversities and industry on skills, curriculum and employability.
Education and TalentRecognition judged against criteria published before nominations open.
Innovation and TechnologyWomen in business, technology and public life.
Education and TalentStudent and early-career founders.
Business GrowthExhibition and matchmaking for exporters and importers.
Global ExpansionApplied technology, with implementers rather than vendors presenting.
Innovation and TechnologyCountry-specific investment promotion, run with chapters.
Investment and CapitalOutbound and inbound delegations built around stated objectives.
Global ExpansionProblem-led challenges set by corporate and public partners.
Innovation and TechnologyStudent innovation across the Council's university members.
Education and TalentA cross-chapter competition ending at the Global Startup Summit.
Business GrowthHow the annual calendar works
Global programmes are run by the Secretariat with the relevant council; country chapters run their own local editions of several of them.
- Each programme has a lead council, which sets the agenda.
- Country chapters may host a national edition under the same name and format.
- Member and non-member rates are published side by side for every paid programme.
- Sessions given by suppliers declare the commercial relationship on the agenda.
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Applications are free to submit and are assessed by the Membership Committee. Fees are payable only if your application is approved.
Work with CIBET
Chambers, institutions, associations, corporates and public bodies can partner with the Council on programmes, events and delegations.