9 October 2026 / Frankfort
Programme and working tracks.
The summit programme is organised around decisions and next steps. Session times and speakers will be published after they are confirmed.
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01 / Retain
What do operating businesses need to keep trading, producing and employing people? This track is intended to surface specific barriers, from infrastructure and supply chains to market access and business services.
- Bring a clear description of the operating constraint.
- Identify the responsible parties and evidence needed to resolve it.
02
02 / Expand
Growth plans need a market, an operating team and a realistic sequence of steps. This track examines the preparation required to scale viable local enterprises.
- Define customer demand and the capacity gap.
- Identify technical, commercial and financing partners.
03
03 / Develop
Project concepts become more useful when questions about land, services, approvals and delivery are answered. This track makes those requirements explicit before a project is put in front of potential partners.
- Clarify ownership and the proposed site.
- Document permissions, infrastructure dependencies and implementation milestones.
04
04 / Fund
Different sources of capital support different stages and risks. This track connects sufficiently prepared opportunities with finance providers and support programmes that have a relevant mandate.
- Show the business case and funding requirement.
- Match the proposal to a suitable financing route and next review step.
05
What to expect on the day
The detailed running order, venue address, accessibility information and final speaker list have not yet been issued. Registration records your interest so updates can be shared as logistics are confirmed. A registration submission is acknowledged on screen, but does not itself confirm a seat or a speaking slot.
