Prague Investment Forum 2025: A Landmark Success in Building Trade Bridges
Prague, Czech Republic — October 4, 2025 - The recently concluded Prague Business & Investment Forum, hosted by the Ministry of Trade and Industry for the Philippines and the Czech Republic, was a landmark success in building global trade bridges, said Stepan Klokockla, Principal Organizer of the Trade, together with RPConnect.
Gathering high-level investors, entrepreneurs, and business leaders from the Czech Republic proved to be more than just a meeting—it became a platform where ideas transformed into opportunities and opportunities into concrete partnerships.
Among the highlights was the major presentation of Louis Durand of Ceres Ingenium and Noubikko Ulanday, who unveiled the development plan of Mayor Lucilo Bayron of Puerto Princesa—the MICE Project (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions).
Durand, who traveled from Geneva to present the plan, received a standing ovation from economists for his compelling vision. The project aims to position Puerto Princesa as the premier Convention Hub of the Philippines, offering attractive incentives such as:
- Six years of income tax holidays
- Duty-free importation of equipment and goods
- Favorable long-term land lease agreements
Louis Durand speaking on the podium. Durand and Noubikko also announced that their team has initiated the establishment of a Consortium of Participants, with preliminary discussions already underway with several investors from Switzerland, France, and Italy.
Key Achievements of the Forum
- Strategic Connections Forged: Pre-arranged B2B meetings took place, enabling participants to skip cold introductions and focus directly on negotiations, partnerships, and investment opportunities.
- Cross-Border Collaborations: Business leaders from the Czech Republic and the Philippines—two focal points of the event—successfully launched discussions on joint ventures in renewable energy, IT outsourcing, real estate, and tourism development.
- Investor Confidence Boosted: Several letters of intent and preliminary investment agreements were signed during the Forum, signaling strong trust in the platform’s ability to connect the right people with the right opportunities.
- Thought Leadership: Renowned speakers from finance, tech, and global trade delivered powerful insights into emerging markets, green investments, and the future of cross-border partnerships.
“This Forum has proven that business matchmaking, when done with precision, can accelerate growth far beyond traditional conferences.” – Global European Chamber of Commerce
“It is rare to find a platform that respects time and delivers direct, meaningful conversations with the right partners. This event achieved that.” – Czech Invest
The Prague Business & Investment Forum has positioned itself as a premier gateway for global entrepreneurs and investors, strengthening Czech–Philippine trade relations and setting the stage for the next series of international networking forums hosted by BusinessTrade Online.
BusinessTrade Online reaffirms its mission: to connect the world’s business leaders through curated meetings, fostering trust, efficiency, and results that drive international growth.
