💼 Business & Networking
Global SME Summit
About this event
The Global SME Summit convenes in Davos, Switzerland — the same town that hosts the World Economic Forum — to connect small and medium enterprises with global opportunities, resources, and investor networks.
Ticket tiers:
- Student Ticket ($250): Main conference access, networking app
- Standard ($700): Full conference including workshops and networking receptions
- SME Ticket ($1,950): Curated matchmaking with investors, government trade delegations, and corporate buyers
- VIP Ticket ($2,500): All-access including private dinners, Swiss innovation tour, and follow-up programme
Conference tracks:
- Cross-border expansion strategies for African and Asian SMEs
- Digital tools for SME productivity: ERP, AI assistants, automation
- Access to finance: from microfinance to growth equity
- Government programmes: export credits, trade zones, and bilateral agreements
The summit attracts 800+ delegates from 50+ countries, with a particular focus on businesses in the $1M-$50M revenue range. Networking is structured through an AI-powered matchmaking system that suggests meetings based on industry, geography, and objectives.
Davos in September offers stunning Alpine scenery without the January crowds. Recommended arrival: one day early for acclimatization and pre-summit networking walks.
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Date and time
Thursday 3 September 20269:00 am – 6:00 pm · Doors 8:00 am Until Saturday 5 September 2026
Location
Congress Centre DavosTalstrasse 49a, 7270 Davos Platz, Switzerland, Davos, Graubünden, SwitzerlandUnderground parking beneath the centre (pre-book with your delegate code). Davos Platz railway station is 400 m away; most delegates arrive by train from Zurich.Level or lifted access to all halls, induction loops in plenary rooms, and reserved seating at the front of every session on request.
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- Partial refunds available — see the order terms at checkout.
- Tickets can be transferred to someone else.
- Your ticket QR code lives in your tickets and is scanned at the gate.
