Baden-Württemberg International Consultation Day 2025

Baden-Württemberg is an economic region with a strong international focus. Small and medium-sized enterprises, numerous large companies, and even small businesses maintain close trade relations with partners around the world. International markets also offer start-ups in Baden-Württemberg enormous opportunities for scaling up and further development. Access to global sales markets enables young companies to offer their products and services to a broader target group. In addition, innovative partnerships with international companies can be established.

In light of current geopolitical tensions and economic changes, small and medium-sized enterprises and start-ups are facing new challenges. Diversifying supply chains and sales markets is crucial to minimizing risks. Digitalization and the targeted use of artificial intelligence are also becoming increasingly important in order to remain competitive. Sustainability and resilience to economic fluctuations are further key factors for long-term success.

Access to support programs, international cooperation, and investment in innovation can help companies position themselves for the future. It remains important to respond flexibly to global developments and make strategic decisions with foresight.

What can you expect at the IBT?

The International Consulting Day (IBT) organized by the Baden-Württemberg Chambers of Industry and Commerce (BWIHK) offers German companies a wide range of services provided by country experts from the German Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHK) to strengthen their international orientation and position themselves specifically on global markets. The Chambers of Commerce Abroad monitor economic and geopolitical developments at more than 150 locations worldwide. The most important services provided by the AHKs include:

• Market analyses and location consulting

• Referral of business partners

• Legal and tax advice

• Advice on subsidies and financing options

• Networking events and delegation trips

Take advantage of the International Consultation Day on November 10, 2025, for individual consultations and comprehensive information from AHK country experts on changing global markets. The event will be accompanied by Baden-Württemberg Chamber of Industry and Commerce foreign trade experts and relevant topics such as customs and goods traffic, international commercial law, and EU projects such as the Enterprise Europe Network.

Venue and agenda:

Venue: IHK Region Stuttgart, Jägerstraße 30 - 70174 Stuttgart

9:00 a.m. - 9:10 a.m.Opening of the International Consultation Day
9:10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. AHK consultations: Morning session

Parallel to the AHK consultations:

9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Global markets in transition – keynote speech and panel discussion
12:30 p.m. - 1:30p.m . Lunchbreak
1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. AHK consultations: Afternoon session

All day from 9:10 a.m. Networking and information platform with Baden-Württemberg's chambers of commerce and industry, associations, and players in the international economy

Information stands run by IHK foreign experts

IHK theme table International trade in goods International taxation International commercial law Enterprise Europe Network Sustainability in international business Continuing education Customs & export control Attracting international skilled workers

Participation in the International Consultation Day

The International Consultation Day will take place on November 10, 2025, at the Stuttgart Region Chamber of Industry and Commerce. Participation costs €50 (plus VAT). This includes appointments with the AHKs and the morning program. After registering on this page, you will be directed to the appointment scheduling tool. Please then book your consultations with the AHK country experts.