Summit Program Outline

Opening Ceremony & High-Level Dialogue
Opening Plenary: Global perspectives on small business resilience.
Plenary: SMEs in a World of Tariffs and Trade Tensions
Thematic Panels: In-depth discussions on trade, innovation, investment, and inclusion.
Workshops and Masterclasses: Practical training sessions on funding, exporting, scaling, and digital tools.
Regional Tracks: Africa | Asia-Pacific | Latin America | North America | Europe
FIFA Welcome Mixer – Global Business Watch Party

Innovation Expo: Startups & Tech for Impact
Financing Labs: Investor Pitch Rooms + VC Roundtables
Breakout Sessions: Women-led SMEs | Green Business | Digital Trade
Fireside Chats with Global Entrepreneurs
FIFA Business Social Mixer: Evening event blending sports, culture, and business networking.

Policy Forum: Enabling Frameworks for SME Scalability
Diaspora Business Forum
Global SME Expo: Showcasing innovative products, services, and technologies from around the world.
B2B Matchmaking Sessions: Structured networking to facilitate partnerships.
Signing of MOUs and Global SME Alliance Declarations
World Cup Connect Zone – Closing Mixer & Cultural Exchange