ELEVATE Summit 2024

The Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DEDC) is the leading entity in the executive branch of the Government of Puerto Rico that establishes the vision and policies for economic development.

Department of Economic Development and Commerce

Puerto Rico’s Premier Business Growth Event

Puerto Rico Convention Center

<h3>WHAT IS ELEVATE SUMMIT?</h3> ELEVATE SUMMIT 2024 is a unique event that will bring together the local entrepreneurial ecosystem in a dynamic environment that will offer opportunities to enhance the business development value chain in Puerto Rico. We will feature entrepreneurs from diverse sectors and high-caliber local and national speakers who will share knowledge and present opportunities to explore new markets in local and federal contracting. Also, participants will learn about the programs, services and incentives offered by the Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DEDC) and other government agencies. Join us! <blockquote>¿QUÉ ES EL ELEVATE SUMMIT? </blockquote><blockquote> ELEVATE SUMMIT 2024 es un evento único que reunirá al ecosistema empresarial local en un ambiente dinámico que ofrecerá oportunidades para mejorar la cadena de valor del desarrollo de negocios en Puerto Rico. Contaremos con empresarios de diversos sectores y oradores locales y nacionales de alto calibre que compartirán conocimientos y presentarán oportunidades para explorar nuevos mercados en la contratación estatal y federal. Además, los participantes conocerán los programas, servicios e incentivos que ofrece el Departamento de Desarrollo Económico y Comercio (DDEC) y otras agencias gubernamentales. ¡Únete a nosotros!</blockquote>

<h3>WHAT TO EXPECT</h3> Two Days, One EventDISCOVER, CONNECT, ELEVATE The summit is a unique opportunity to discover new markets, exchange ideas, make and strengthen strategic alliances, learn about business trends and elevate their businesses to the next level.The agenda will include keynotes, panels, breakout sessions, power talks and success stories for entrepreneurs in all stages of business. <h4>Day 1:</h4>Learn how to do business with the local and federal government. You will be able to make business appointments with buyers, create connections and gain knowledge for successful government contracting. <h4>Day 2:</h4>Get to know the programs, services and incentives available at DEDC and other government agencies. Explore cutting-edge topics and trends designed for entrepreneurs, startup founders and established business owners in a variety of industries. <a href="https://www.desarrollo.pr.gov/elevate-summit-2023/home" title="https://www.desarrollo.pr.gov/elevate-summit-2023/home" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">LEARN MORE</a> <blockquote>QUÉ ESPERAR Dos días, un evento DESCUBRE, CONECTA, ELEVA La cumbre es una oportunidad única de descubrir nuevos mercados, intercambiar ideas, establecer y fortalecer alianzas estratégicas, conocer tendencias comerciales y elevar tu negocio al próximo nivel. </blockquote><blockquote>La agenda incluirá conferencias, paneles, sesiones de trabajo, charlas e historias de éxito para emprendedores en todas las etapas del negocio.</blockquote><blockquote> </blockquote><blockquote>Día 1:</blockquote><blockquote>Infórmate sobre las oportunidades de negocios en el mercado estatal y federal. Podrás hacer citas de negocio con compradores, crear conexiones y obtener conocimientos para una contratación gubernamental exitosa. </blockquote><blockquote>Día 2:</blockquote><blockquote>Conoce los programas, servicios e incentivos disponibles en el DDEC y otras agencias gubernamentales. Explora temas y tendencias de vanguardia diseñados para emprendedores, fundadores de nuevas empresas y propietarios de negocios establecidos en diversas industrias. <a href="https://www.desarrollo.pr.gov/elevate-summit-2023/home" title="https://www.desarrollo.pr.gov/elevate-summit-2023/home" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">CONOCE MÁS</a></blockquote>

<h3>PARTICIPATE</h3>Immerse yourself in the event and take advantage of the many activities it will offer. <h4>MATCHMAKING*</h4>Opportunity for participants to connect with local and federal contracting officers to begin or increase their participation in these markets.* A General Admission ticket, purchased at an Early Bird discount or at regular price, is required to register. The meeting will be canceled if we cannot validate your entrance to the event. Please register on the link that you will receive via email along with your ticket. <a href="https://www.desarrollo.pr.gov/elevate-summit-2023/matchmaking" title="https://www.desarrollo.pr.gov/elevate-summit-2023/matchmaking" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Learn more</a> <h4>BREAKOUT SESSIONS</h4>Interactive talks about DEDC programs and incentives, digital marketing, government contracting, logistics, exporting and how to grow your business, among others. <h4>STARTUP SHOWCASE</h4>Startup Showcase finalists will present their business initiative before a panel of experts and will be eligible for a $15,000 incentive awarded by the DEDC. <h4>ELEVATE EXPO</h4>Exhibition of government agency programs and services, business organizations, companies from various sectors and talks. <h4>MENTOR BOOTH</h4>Opportunity to meet individually with experts on topics related to the event. Subject to availability. <h4>POWER TALKS</h4>Engaging talks in which speakers will share their inspiring success stories and knowledge. <h4>EXPORT AND LOGISTICS PANEL (CAFTA-RD)*</h4>International business experts will discuss export and logistics topics highlighting the opportunities and challenges for local companies to export their products and services in Central America and the Dominican Republic (CAFTA-DR).*Free of charge. No ticket purchase is required to participate. Participants must complete an additional registration required by the Small Business Administration (SBA). <a href="https://www.desarrollo.pr.gov/elevate-summit-2023/panel-de-exportaciones" title="https://www.desarrollo.pr.gov/elevate-summit-2023/panel-de-exportaciones" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Fill out the form</a>

<blockquote>PARTICIPA Sumérgete y aprovecha las numerosas actividades que te ofrecerá el evento.</blockquote><blockquote> MATCHMAKING* Oportunidad para que los participantes se conecten con los compradores de agencias estatales y federales para que inicien o aumenten su participación en estos mercados.</blockquote><blockquote>* Para registrarte se requiere una taquilla de Admisión General, comprada con descuento de Early Bird o a precio regular. La reunión será cancelada si no podemos validar tu entrada. Regístrate en el enlace que recibirás por correo electrónico junto con tu taquilla. <a href="https://www.desarrollo.pr.gov/elevate-summit-2023/matchmaking" title="https://www.desarrollo.pr.gov/elevate-summit-2023/matchmaking" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Conoce más</a></blockquote><blockquote> BREAKOUT SESSIONS Charlas interactivas sobre programas e incentivos del DDEC, mercadeo digital, contratación gubernamental, logística, exportación y cómo crecer tu negocio, entre otras.</blockquote><blockquote> STARTUP SHOWCASE Los finalistas del Startup Showcase presentarán su iniciativa de negocios ante un panel de expertos, y optarán por un incentivo de $15,000 otorgado por el DDEC.</blockquote><blockquote> ELEVATE EXPO Exposición de programas y servicios de agencias gubernamentales, organizaciones empresariales, empresas de diversos sectores y charlas.</blockquote><blockquote> MENTOR BOOTH Oportunidad para reunirse individualmente con expertos sobre temas relacionados al evento. Sujeto a disponibilidad.</blockquote><blockquote> POWER TALKS Charlas inspiracionales en las que los oradores compartirán sus historias de éxito y conocimientos.</blockquote><blockquote> PANEL DE EXPORTACIÓN Y DE LOGÍSTICA (CAFTA-RD)* Expertos en negocios internacionales discutirán temas de exportación y logística destacando las oportunidades y retos para que las empresas locales exporten sus productos y servicios en Centroamérica y la República Dominicana (CAFTA-RD). *Panel libre de costo. No se requiere la compra de un boleto para participar. Los participantes deben llenar un registro adicional requerido por Small Business Administration (SBA). <a href="https://www.desarrollo.pr.gov/elevate-summit-2023/panel-de-exportaciones" title="https://www.desarrollo.pr.gov/elevate-summit-2023/panel-de-exportaciones" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Llena el formulario</a></blockquote>

<h3>OBJECTIVES </h3><ul><li>Educate about the importance of working on growth strategies, how to achieve them and the support available. </li><li>Connect local businesses with local and federal government agencies to make matches and increase participation of local businesses in federal contracts. </li><li>Link leading professionals and entrepreneurs with multinational organizations in Puerto Rico that need local products and services to maintain their local, national and international operations. </li><li>Inspire emerging entrepreneurs with ideas and methods on how to develop their businesses inside and outside Puerto Rico. </li><li>To guide entrepreneurs interested in starting to export or strengthen their international business relationships in Central America and Dominican Republic (CAFTA-RD).</li></ul> <blockquote>OBJETIVOS Educar sobre la importancia de trabajar en estrategias de crecimiento, cómo lograrlas y el apoyo disponible. Conectar empresas locales con agencias gubernamentales locales y federales para establecer enlaces en común y aumentar la participación de las empresas locales en los contratos federales. Conectar a profesionales y empresarios líderes con organizaciones multinacionales en Puerto Rico que necesitan productos y servicios locales para mantener sus operaciones locales, nacionales e internacionales. Inspirar a emprendedores emergentes con ideas y métodos sobre cómo desarrollar sus negocios dentro y fuera de Puerto Rico. Orientar a los empresarios interesados ​​en comenzar a exportar o fortalecer sus relaciones comerciales internacionales en Centroamérica y República Dominicana (CAFTA-RD).</blockquote>

<h3>WHO SHOULD ATTEND?</h3> The summit is designed for young and aspiring business owners, established entrepreneurs, business professionals and industrialists who wish to grow their businesses and strive for lasting success. If you are a passionate, determined, hard-working entrepreneur committed to continuous learning, this event is for you. <blockquote>¿QUIÉN DEBE ASISTIR? La cumbre está diseñada para jóvenes empresarios y emprendedores, empresarios establecidos, profesionales de negocios e industriales que desean hacer crecer sus negocios y ser exitosos. Si eres un emprendedor apasionado, decidido, trabajador y comprometido con el aprendizaje continuo, este evento es para ti.</blockquote>

Sign language interpretation available in ballroom B on the third level of the Puerto Rico Convention Center. For more information, please contact <a href="mailto:info@cobianmedia.com" title="mailto:info@cobianmedia.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">info@cobianmedia.com</a>. <blockquote>Disponibilidad de interpretación en lenguaje de señas en el salón B del tercer nivel del Centro de Convenciones de Puerto Rico. Para más información, puede comunicarse a <a href="mailto:info@cobianmedia.com" title="mailto:info@cobianmedia.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">info@cobianmedia.com</a>.</blockquote>

To learn more about this event go to: https://www.desarrollo.pr.gov/elevate-summit-2023/home <blockquote>Para conocer más detallles del evento accede a: https://www.desarrollo.pr.gov/elevate-summit-2023/home</blockquote>

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