Day 1 – B2B Matchmaking in Belgrade

The first day features engaging introductory sessions and organized B2B meetings, enabling direct
interaction between producers and international buyers, as well as an assessment of potential for future cooperation.

09:00 – 09:30 REGISTRATION / WELCOME COFFEE Participant arrival, registration, and informal networking to set the stage for the day

09:30 – 09:45 OPENING SESSION Welcome address and a brief introduction to what participants can expect from the day

09:45 – 10:30 KEYNOTE 1
How to do Business with a Global Tier 1 Supplier in Automotive with the example
of Kirchhoff Automotive

Klaus Lawory, Vice President Procurement, Kirchhoff Automotive

Topics

• Kirchhoff Automotive: Company overview and strategic positioning
• Strategic context of nearshoring and its relevance for supplier partnerships
• What it takes to become a supplier for Kirchhoff Automotive and Tier 1 automotive companies

Q&A Session

10:30 – 11:00 PRESENTATION

Radoš Gazdić, Acting Director, Development Agency of Serbia

Topics

• Serbia as a sourcing destination: framework conditions and competitive advantages
• Industrial capabilities, infrastructure, and logistics landscape
• Trade access and international integration
• Key considerations for building successful sourcing partnerships in Serbia

11:00 – 11:45 KEYNOTE 2

Dragana Vujović Đermanović, Ph.D. Five Business Lessons for Global Success: Why companies with strong regional or global potential fall short – and how to address the most common personal, organizational and management challenges

11:45 – 12:30 LUNCH & NETWORKING

12:30 – 18:00 B2B MATCHMAKING SESSIONS

• Individually scheduled one-on-one meetings between buyers and potential suppliers
• Up to 11 meetings per participant throughout the afternoon
• Each meeting: 25 minutes of focused exchange with a 5 minutes transition between sessions
• Designed to enable meaningful conversations and explore concrete business opportunities

Day 2 – Organization of Supplier On-Site Visits in Serbia

Based on the outcomes of Day 1 discussions, selected supplier visits are organized across Serbia.

These visits allow buying companies to:

• Assess production capabilities
• Review operational standards
• Deepen commercial discussions on-site