The Monaco Economic Board celebrated a major milestone by hosting its 50th Members’ Rendezvous at the prestigious Yacht Club de Monaco last week. This landmark event, which has become a fixture in the Principality’s business calendar since its inception in 2009, united more than 400 prominent business leaders and key figures for discussions on Monaco’s economic future.
On 18th September, the Monaco Economic Board’s (MEB) Members’ Rendezvous brought together a diverse group of professionals, reaffirming the event’s essential role in fostering connections within the Principality’s business community.
The event began with an exclusive B2B session for a select group of member companies. This session featured structured one-on-one meetings, allowing 81 companies to conduct over 100 pre-arranged meetings designed to engage direct and meaningful business dialogue. This was followed by a welcome cocktail reception for all participants.
MAIN EVENT
Following the B2B meetings, MEB Executive General Manager Guillaume Rose welcomed attendees before President Michel Dotta took the stage to pay tribute to the event’s founders and long-time contributors.
Dotta expressed his gratitude to Franck Biancheri. Through his role as President of the Chamber of Economic Development in 2009, Biancheri played a pivotal role in creating the Members’ Rendezvous. His vision, according to Dotta, helped establish the event as part of the MEB’s “DNA”. Dotta also acknowledged the dedication of the staff members who have been instrumental in ensuring the continued success of the gathering since its inception.
Among the distinguished guests was Pierre-André Chiappori, Monaco’s Minister for Finance and the Economy. A regular attendee of the event, Chiappori took to the stage to discuss Monaco’s economic outlook in the context of recent international recommendations, such as those from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and Moneyval.
Chiappori struck an optimistic tone, saying, “We know what reforms need to be made, and we have the luxury of being in a good macroeconomic situation to implement them. The wealth of an economy is its ability to create value, and that value is created by you, the entrepreneurs.”
NEW TOOLS
The event also served as an opportunity to introduce the new Association Monégasque de Normalisation (AMNOR), which was presented by its president, Jean-Franck Bussotti. AMNOR will act as Monaco’s representative within the International Organisation for Standardization (ISO), ensuring that Monaco’s voice is heard in decisions concerning international standards. This development will allow Monegasque companies to exert influence on ISO standards, ensuring they remain competitive on the global stage.
Louis Ducruet, the nephew of Prince Albert II, also took the floor to announce details of the upcoming Fight Aids Cup, an annual charity football match in aid of the Fight Aids Monaco association. For the first time, the 2024 edition will include a B2B networking component aimed at entrepreneurs and sponsors, promising further opportunities for business engagement.
As the formal presentations concluded, attendees were free to continue networking, with many using the assistance of the MEB team to make key introductions.
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