Connecting global decision-makers to create long-lasting partnerships
What is Business Connections Exchange?
Business Connections Exchange (BCE), formerly Meet the Buyer, is a key networking feature of the Farnborough International Airshow.
BCE offers a vital and agile means to network at the Airshow and is fully inclusive of the industry including the following sectors: Aerospace, Defence, Security, Airlines, Space, Future Flight, Sustainability, Innovation, MRO, Unmanned Systems, Airport Services and more.
Providing Buyers, Suppliers and Investors with an excellent networking opportunity to meet face-to-face and establish commercial relationships.
BCE is a targeted, strategic approach to networking, enhanced by bespoke software to increase the relevance of meetings.
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Key Details
Tuesday 23 July
Wednesday 24 July
Thursday 25 July 09:00 - 15:00
BCE at Farnborough International Airshow 2024
Participants of BCE will receive unlimited access to meetings with suitable companies throughout three days of the Airshow.
Pre-qualified Buyers and Investors with specific procurement requirements are invited to participate free of charge.
Meetings are 20 minutes in duration, with the primary purpose to make the contact and for Suppliers to introduce Buyers/Investors with necessary details of their company product or services.
A contact card of all confirmed meetings will be available to download once the event has closed.
Supplier: £400
Buyer: Free Investor: Free
The cost of participating includes unlimited meetings.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
SUPPLIER BUYER INVESTOR
A Supplier represents an organisation from any tier in the supply chain.
A Supplier may need investment in their business or looking for the necessary procurement channel to meet face-to-face with a prospective Buyer.
A Buyer represents organisations looking for suppliers with certain capabilities to join their supply chain.
Investors are organisations looking at becoming customers, investors or partners to new market players or established businesses seeking fundraising, debt or equity finance.
Buyers are normally procurement supply chain colleagues, buyers or project leaders in incumbents or primes.
If a company has a wider procurement team, Investors can add team members to the participant profile.
Suppliers are typically Managing Directors, Business Development Managers, Sales and Marketing Managers but not exclusive to just these job titles.
If a company has a wider procurement team, Buyers can add team members to the participant profile.
BCE is the perfect facilitator for Investors looking to expand their portfolio, or a potential user seeking potential partnerships.
REGISTER AS A SUPPLIER
Once a company has paid to participate in BCE, via the Farnborough International Airshow website, they will be re-directed to the Vi-Meet platform to create a participant profile.
The online catalogue for Suppliers to view the list of all participants and start requesting meetings will open on 24th June within the Vi-Meet platform.
Buyers/Investors validate meeting requests and accept or decline based on the relevance to their business needs.
It is recommended that Suppliers take the time to complete a full profile with as much information as possible about their product or service, using the template and taxonomy.
Leading up to the opening of the catalogue, please refer to the BCE page on the FIA website to review other BCE participants.
REGISTER AS A BUYER
Buyers’ participation is free of charge. Buyers are required to complete a full profile on the Vi-Meet platform with details of the company and sectors or products and services they are specifically interested in procuring.
The online catalogue for Suppliers to view the list of all participants and start requesting meetings will open on 24th June within the Vi-Meet platform.
Please note that Buyers validate meeting requests and accept or decline based on the relevance to their business needs.
If a Buyer’s company has a wider procurement team, additional team members can be added to the participant’s profile. It is a good idea to include multiple team members and to interchange colleagues between meetings depending on their availability and personal agendas.
Leading up to the opening of the catalogue, please refer to the BCE page on the FIA website to review other BCE participants.
REGISTER AS AN INVESTOR
Investors’ participation is free of charge. Investors are required to complete a full profile on the ViMeet platform with details of the company and sectors or products and services they are specifically interested in investing.
The online catalogue for Suppliers to view the list of all participants and start requesting meetings will open on 24th June within the Vi-Meet platform.
Please note that Investors validate meeting requests and accept or decline based on the relevance to their business needs.
If their company has a wider procurement team, additional team members can be added to the participant’s profile. It is a good idea to include multiple team members and to interchange colleagues between meetings depending on their availability and personal agendas.
Leading up to the opening of the catalogue, please refer to the BCE page on the FIA website to review other BCE participants.
KEY INFORMATION
The first agenda will be sent to all Suppliers, Buyers and Investors on Friday 19th July, with a final agenda released on Monday 22nd July.
Participants must make sure to set their availability in the calendar on the profile page to ensure they are placed in meetings that suit their time frames.
For all enquiries, contact our team via bce@farnborough.com
If you are an ADS member, please reach out to bce@vimeet.events in order to verify your membership and claim your 10% discount. Register
Contact us: bce@farnborough.com
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