The Monaco Economic Board has committed to holding two dedicated B2B networking sessions per year after its latest edition drew more than 80 decision-makers from around 60 Monegasque companies and generated over 100 one-to-one business meetings.

The session, held on 21 May at the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort, extended individual meeting slots from 10 to 15 minutes — a change that organisers say improved the quality of exchanges. The MEB has now separated these structured B2B sessions from its traditional members’ networking drinks, a format it trialled for the first time at the previous edition and has now confirmed as its standard approach.

Sectors and format

Participants came from a broad range of sectors including hospitality, events, banking, legal services, communications, and digital technology. The timed format was designed to bring together people who had come specifically to do business rather than socialise, with last-minute cancellations covered by impromptu on-site pairings arranged by the MEB team.

A cocktail on the terrace of the hotel’s Salle America followed the structured programme, giving participants the opportunity to follow up on initial conversations in a less formal setting.

Chamber of commerce focus

The MEB framed the decision to double the frequency of these sessions as part of a broader shift towards more practical, commerce-focused services for its members. A second B2B session is planned for the second half of 2026.

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Main photo source: MEB