Business travel and B2B measures
with the IHK Export Academy

Developing new foreign markets – targeted, personal and supported

The development of new foreign markets is a key success factor for Baden-Württemberg’s export-oriented economy. In-depth knowledge of the target markets and direct local insights are crucial. Understanding the markets enables targeted and successful operations.

This is precisely where the Chambers of Industry and Commerce in Baden-Württemberg, together with the IHK Exportakademie GmbH, come in: With a wide range of foreign trade projects, we open up direct access to new markets for you. You gain exclusive insights into business opportunities on-site and establish targeted contacts with potential business partners – tailored, personalized, and efficient.

Take advantage of these benefits and find out about our current projects.

Planned business trips and trade fair participation

Through the IHK Export Academy, the Chambers of Industry and Commerce in Baden-Württemberg organize foreign trade projects such as business trips and trade fair participation, providing exclusive insights into international markets. Furthermore, companies from Baden-Württemberg benefit from financial support, which further facilitates entry into international business.

Business initiation trips with cooperation exchanges

POLAND – Market opportunities in the packaging industry (including a visit to Warsaw Pack), April 13–15, 2026
IRELAND – Market exploration trip for the biotech and medtech industry, April 21–23, 2026
SPAIN & PORTUGAL – Market exploration trip for providers of precision engineering, May 3–7, 2026
NETHERLANDS – Market exploration trip, Safety of offshore wind farms, June 8–10, 2026
FRANCE – Opportunities for German medical technology companies, October 13–15, 2026
AUSTRIA – Market exploration trip, AI-based industrial applications, TBA

Incoming Delegation

The IHK Export Academy brings international delegations of foreign companies with an interest in procurement and investment to Baden-Württemberg, with the aim of establishing business contacts and introducing them to local innovations. Take the opportunity to present your solutions to potential customers at B2B meetings or directly at your company.

Bulgaria – Wastewater treatment plants for residential areas and industrial facilities – Solutions for the treatment and reuse of wastewater, 16 to 19 June 2026
Brazil – Environmental technology, 13 to 15 July
Turkey – High-tech machine tools and precision solutions ‘Made in Germany’, 15 to 19 September
East Africa – Cross-sector / Manufacturing industry, 5 to 9 October
Hungary – Mechanical and systems engineering / High-tech manufacturing, 2 to 5 November

Completed Business Trips

FRANCE & NETHERLANDS – Artificial Intelligence, March 4–5, 2026
ITALY – International Trade Fair for the Manufacturing Industry MECSPE in Bologna, March 4–6, 2026
Saudi Arabia – Machinery and Plant Engineering for the Manufacturing Industry, February 8–10, 2026
AZERBAIJAN – Food Processing, November 24-27, 2025
ASEAN – AI in Health Technology and Medical Technology, November 10–14, 2025
ROMANIA & MOLDOVA – Sustainable Urban Development, 12–16 October 2025
OMAN / UAE – Market exploration trip to Oman/UAE: Renewable energies and green hydrogen production, October 20–24, 2025
CANADA – Aerospace Engineering, October 13–17, 2025
NORWAY – Hydrogen Technology, 22-24 September 2025
CROATIA – Digital Innovation & Smart Mobility, 19-22 May 2025
USA – Baden-Württemberg meets Silicon Valley: AI Transformation Journey 2025, May 5-8, 2025
NETHERLANDS – Hydrogen pipeline upgrade, 10-12 March 2025

Opening up business and markets worldwide: What exactly is “Partnering in Business with Germany”?

Partnering in Business with Germany provides access to well-prepared entrepreneurs from currently 18 partner countries. The programme supports you in establishing international business contacts and opening up new target markets - with little organizational effort. Information on the general program can be found on the Partnering in Business with Germany page. Information about our current delegations and participating companies can be found if you click on the Logo right “Partnering with Business in Germany”.

You can also watch the GIZ image film below!