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. 

The presence of the following reinforced strong institutional support for cross-border ventures between Europe and Asia: H.E. Eduardo Martin R. Menez, Philippine Ambassador to the Czech Republic ; Ms. Marison Rodriguez, Chairperson of ENFiD – representing Filipino diaspora networks across 13 European countries; Mr. Eduard Muřický, Deputy Minister and Director General, Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic. 

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.

Landmark Investment Projects

• Puerto Princesa Convention Hub – The MICE Project
  Presented by Louis Durand (Ceres Ingenium) and with Noubikko Ulanday, CEO of RPCOnnect,  this flagship project by SYNERGY SOLUTIONS Corporation will transform Mayor Lucilo Bayron Puerto Princesa into the Convention Capital of the Philippines..
• Taytay, Rizal – Garment Capital Expansion
  Recognized as the Philippines’ textile hub, Taytay offers scalable export opportunities for European buyers seeking competitive manufacturing with skilled labor.
• AI World Resort Real Estate Expansion
  Backed by Kazumi Honda, President of AI World Resort, this luxury tourism and real estate project positions the Philippines as a global resort destination with high ROI.
• Cultural & Creative Film Industry Investments by Movie Director Arnold S. Argano, designed to boost the Philippines’ profile in global cinema
• Ponce de Leon Historic Museum — blending heritage with tourism.
• Renewable Energy & IT Outsourcing – Presented by Alexander Intell for Strong cross-border interest in green energy projects and BPO expansion
• Resource platform on emergency preparedness - Get Ready
  providing a total Resiliency program and solutions for organizations.