American Society of Mexico

5TH Binational Convention
In just five years, the Binational Convention has become one of the leading forums for dialogue between Mexico and the United States, bringing together more than 1,200 business leaders, investors, senior government officials, diplomats, academics, and thought leaders. It serves as a unique platform where those shaping business strategy and public policy come together to discuss the issues that will define the future of Mexico, the United States, and North America. Smadja & Smadja is honored to be producing this 5th edition.

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Mexico City, Mexico
23 September 2026

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Shenzhen Global Marine Economy Forum

Smadja & Smadja Strategic Advisory has been mandated by the Shenzhen Municipal Government to organize and manage the Forum since 2019.

The Forum is hosted by the Ministry of Natural Resources of the People’s Republic of China and the Shenzhen Municipal People’s Government. It is being held every year in conjunction with the China Marine Economy Expo.

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The overall purpose of the Shenzen Global Marine Economy Forum is to bring together international and Chinese policy makers, senior executives from major companies involved in maritime activities and issues and top thought leaders and academics in this domain to share their views and insights on:

    • Assessing and discussing the development and growth prospects for the Marine Economy – with the potential economic value of the Blue Economy expected to double by 2030 to reach $3 trillion – and its crucial importance for the global economy, for environment sustainability and for the lives of hundreds of millions of people around the world.
    • The technology developments helping not only to optimize the economic potential of the Blue Economy but to ensure the sustainability of the world’s oceans and the necessary international cooperation to stop and reverse the environmental degradation.
    • The expansion of ocean-based industries – highlighting their growth and innovation potential, and how they could help in our responses to issues such as climate change, energy and food security.

The overall purpose of the Forum is to share views and expertise on these topics, to create some actionable outcomes through discussions and to enhance areas of further international cooperation.

Shenzhen, People’s Republic of China
22 – 23 October 2026

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On-Site Seminar for Senior Indian Executives

The purpose of the program is to allow the members of the group:

  • To get insights on technology innovation developments in the Germany and Switzerland, and understand what they portend for key economic sectors and their own domain of activity.
  • To get insights on how senior German and Swiss executives look at the global economic and technology landscape and how they view the business and technology relationship between their country and India.
  • To explore how their companies can possibly establish potential new business linkages between Switzerland and India.

Shenzhen and Shanghai
Peoples Republic of China
23 – 29 August 2026

 

Germany-Switzerland
14 – 20 June 2026
14 – 20 September 2025

India Global Innovation Connect

Now in its fifth year, the India Global Innovation Connect (IGIC), brings together influential leaders from domestic and international corporates, policy makers, startups, venture capital, private equity and family offices who are dedicated to fostering and promoting technological innovation in India. This event serves as a vital platform for enhancing collaboration and interaction between the Indian venture capital and startup ecosystem and global counterparts.

As a premier global event, the India Global Innovation Connect showcases India’s rising prominence as a hub for innovation and startups, driving the future of technology and business.

Delhi, India
The Taj Palace
10 – 11 June 2026

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Roundtable Japan (RTJ)

Created in 2005 in partnership with Forma Corporation, Roundtable Japan is an annual meeting of a unique nature in Japan.

The Roundtable Japan is a brainstorming platform on the key issues and challenges shaping the future of Japan and brings together Japan’s policy making business and academic elites. It has an intentional limit for attendance to 180 delegates to ensure that the goals of genuine, outcome-oriented interaction can be met.

Participants comprise top business leaders, opinion-makers, and relevant academic experts from Japan. A significant number of business executives from US, European, Chinese, and Asian corporations involved in Japan will also be participating.

The Roundtable Japan is positioned as a high-profile event, meant to bring together among the most innovative thinkers and leaders, the greatest amount of positive energy, in order to provide a substantial contribution to the on-going discussion on the future of Japan.

Tokyo, Japan
17 – 18 February 2026

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Indonesia Economic Summit (IES)

The Indonesia Economic Summit is created as Indonesia is moving with an ambition to become the world’s fourth largest economy by 2045 and will be the first international conference after President Prabowo’s inauguration. IES 2024 is an annual flagship economic forum organized by the Indonesia Business Council (IBC). This high-level event is designed as a meeting point for international and national policymakers, global thinkers, industry champions and business leaders to understand the future direction of Indonesia’s economic development.

Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta
3 – 4 February 2026

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