DBT Mission to MAPIC 2024 

Join the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) Trade mission to MAPIC - the leading International B2B retail real estate exhibition and conference. MAPIC will showcase the latest trends in retail development focusing on mixed-use projects and how key areas such as leisure and entertainment are helping to drive expansion. 
It offers UK companies an opportunity to take the pulse of retail cross-border development and learn about the changing face of retail whilst meeting the players at the centre of the retail property industry's transformation. More than 8000 retailtainment, property, food and leisure players, from over 80 countries including major retail destination and property owners are keen to explore new concepts and build vibrant experiences within their spaces and places. 
To help UK companies meet vital decision makers and buyers at this key event, the DBT is organising a mission to this year’s MAPIC. 
All mission participants will receive access to MAPIC and priority use of DBT’s Business and Networking Lounge, offering a welcoming space where delegates can meet with key decision makers, property developers, owners and managers as well as potential clients & investors. 

MAPIC Website

Who should attend and why?  

• Technology and creative design companies, specialist business consultants offering cutting-edge services and solutions to the retail and the associated entertainment and hospitality sectors  
• Architects experienced in designing innovative retail, leisure and entertainment projects  
• Digital Commerce, immersive and retail tech companies 
• Leisure and entertainment operators and experience economy supply chain companies engaged in developing entertainment and leisure concepts for shopping mall developers and operators

DBT Mission Participants will benefit from the following: 

• One delegate pass to MAPIC (worth c€600) offering full access to the show floor and conference. 
• Priority use of the Department for Business and Trade business and networking lounge, located within a prime position on the main trade show floor on Riviera 7, (including refreshments)
• 30 second company video included in the stand showreel 
• Full page company profile in the stand brochure
• Invitation to DBT hosted B2B networking breakfast on Day 2 (Wednesday 27 November) ** tbc**
• On-site support from Department for Business and Trade business specialists

Register your interest here by 11 October 2024. All applications will be subject to DBT approval.