Iran Smart City Expo Match Connect | Visitor Matchmaking Program

Purpose:

The Iran Smart City Expo Matchmaking Program is designed to facilitate meaningful business connections between visitors, exhibitors, government representatives, investors, startups, and technology providers through pre-arranged meetings and networking activities.

Matchmaking Categories

1. Business-to-Business (B2B) Meetings

Participants:

• Technology companies
• System integrators
• Solution providers
• Consultants
• Real estate and infrastructure companies
• Telecommunications operators
Meeting Duration: 20–30 minutes

Objectives:

• Identify business partners
• Explore technology partnerships
• Discuss distribution opportunities
• Develop joint ventures and strategic alliances 

2. Business-to-Government (B2G) Meetings

Participants:

• Municipalities
• Government agencies
 • Public utilities
• Smart city authorities
• Urban development organizations 

Objectives:

• Present solutions to public-sector needs
• Explore pilot projects
• Understand procurement opportunities
• Discuss public-private partnerships (PPP) 

3. Investor Matchmaking

Participants:

• Venture capital firms
• Investment funds
• Banks and financial institutions
• Angel investors
• Startups and SMEs 

Objectives:

• Present investment opportunities
• Secure funding partnerships
• Connect investors with innovative projects
• Facilitate urban technology investments 

4. Startup Connect Program

Participants:

• Startups
• Innovation centers
• Accelerators and incubators
• Corporate innovation teams 

Objectives:

• Demonstrate innovative solutions
• Identify pilot customers
• Access mentoring opportunities
• Build partnerships with corporations and municipalities 

5. International Cooperation Meetings

Participants:

• International delegations
• Chambers of commerce
• Trade missions
• Foreign municipalities
• International technology companies 

Objectives:

• Promote international partnerships
• Exchange best practices
• Explore export opportunities
• Develop cross-border smart city projects