What is Start-Up Area?

The Start-up Area at MAKTEK Smart Fair is a showcase specially designed for entrepreneurs who want to bring innovation to the world of manufacturing. This area is a hub where technology-focused ideas are turned into concrete projects, closely followed by investors and eagerly examined by industry professionals. The Start-up Area is not just a stand area; it offers a dynamic platform where entrepreneurs can introduce themselves, showcase their products, and establish one-on-one contact with potential business partners. 

START-UP AREA

What's in this area?

Start-ups will showcase their products and services at modern and functional stands reserved exclusively for them. They will have the opportunity to communicate directly with visitors, promote their projects, and establish business connections. Thanks to the television screens at each stand, entrepreneurs will be able to deliver more effective presentations by supporting their projects with videos, animations, or demo content. On the stage located at the center of the area, startups will introduce their projects with short and impactful presentations. This stage is designed to enable them to establish direct contact with investors, attract attention, and open the door to potential business collaborations. Venture capital funds, angel investors, and industry professionals will have the opportunity to evaluate and support projects by engaging directly with young entrepreneurs in this area.

B2B Lounge: The Center for Professional Business Meetings

The B2B Lounge, specially designed for the MAKTEK Smart Fair, is a professional business development area that brings together participating companies and leading buyers in the industry. Purchasing representatives from 12 major brands will conduct meetings in the VIP B2B rooms at the fairgrounds over the course of three days. These meetings, supported by digital screens and personal assistant support, will proceed in a planned, efficient, and results-oriented manner. The B2B Lounge, distinguished by its quiet, comfortable, and privacy-friendly atmosphere, will offer companies the opportunity to meet the right people and establish lasting business partnerships. Participants will have the chance to expand their business networks, establish new supply channels, and form strategic partnerships throughout the fair.

Smart Talk: The Meeting Point of True Knowledge

The Smart Talk stage at MAKTEK Smart Fair is a special knowledge-sharing platform that brings together industry professionals, academics, and technology experts. Leading experts in their fields will deliver short, effective, and interactive talks on a wide range of topics, from production technologies to artificial intelligence, digitalization to sustainability. Participants will not only listen but also have the opportunity to engage directly through question-and-answer sessions. Smart Talk stands out as a content area that adds value to the fair experience, offers the chance to learn about current developments firsthand, and inspires visitors. The talks will serve as an effective stop for professionals seeking to access information quickly amid the busy fair schedule.