Who shall be the finalists in the 2013 edition of the World Chambers Competition? Chambers have until 30 December to submit their project in any of our five Competition categories: 

• Best corporate social responsibility project
• Best international trade project
• Best small business project
• Best unconventional project
• Best youth entrepreneurship project

Share your successes and be recognized for your achievements by our judging panel made up of representatives from local, national and transnational chambers of commerce, as well as previous Competition winners!

Click here to apply.

Due to overwhelming demand, the special early-bird registrations fee has been extended until 31 January 2013!

Make the most of these savings and book your place now. Individual and special delegation rates apply. Discounts of 20-40% apply ! 

Register today!

Georges Fischer, Delegate Director, International Cooperation, Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Chairman, World Chambers Network shares his reasons why your chamber should attend the Congress. 

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Trade fairs and exhibitions abroad are a vital part of international business development, meeting buyers and sellers, learning of country’s contact and product promotion programmes as well as accessing market surveys and supporting information dissemination.

Chambers play a proactive role in fostering trade and economic development, investment and technology transfers for their businesses, particularly for SMEs.

Promote the trade and economic opportunities in your region by booking your pavilion in the World Chambers Congress exhibition area. Your chamber and its trade promotion partner organizations and companies can develop new ties with peers from around the world.  Booking a pavilion also comes with the advantage of getting 30 minutes in the workshop area to present or promote your company or country.

Download the exhibition brochure.

If you don’t have a passport issued by Australia, Brunei, Canada, EU countries, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway,  Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, USA or the Vatican, you will need to  apply for a  visa through your nearest Qatari Embassy. To provide you with an invitation letter you are requested to send a clear scanned copy of your passport along with your registration confirmation number to the following email address: congressvisa@qcci.org

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Qatar National Bank (QNB Group) was established in 1964 as the country’s first Qatari-owned commercial bank, has an ownership structure split between the Qatar Investment Authority (50%) and the private sector (50%).

QNB Group has witnessed rapid international expansion in the past few years and operates in 24 countries around the world through its network, subsidiaries and associate companies employing about 8,500 staff, along with a network of 383 branches and offices and an ATM network that exceeds 780 machines.

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Building strong international links is a major focus of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry moving into 2013. The non-profit organisation has a close relationship with the WCF as its Director General, Hamad Buamim, is currently its Vice Chair. Exploring new markets is one way the organisation seeks to promote its members abroad and it has just opened its first overseas representative office in Baku, Azerbaijan. At the same time, the non-profit organisation offers a wide range of services and initiatives to create a favourable business environment and encourage private sector growth in the emirate.

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Qatar Petroleum (QP), a state-owned corporation established in 1974, is responsible for all phases of the oil and gas industry in Qatar. The principal activities of QP, its subsidiaries and joint ventures cover exploration, drilling and production operations, transport, storage, marketing and sale of crude oil, natural gas liquids, liquefied natural gas, gas-to-liquids, refined products, petrochemicals and fertilizers, and helicopter and financial services. QP’s strategy of conducting hydrocarbon exploration and new projects is through Exploration and Production Sharing Agreements (EPSA) and Development and Production Sharing Agreements (DPSA) concluded with major international oil and gas companies.

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With one of the fastest growing economies in the world, Qatar also offers an authentic Middle Eastern experience highlighting its heritage and rich past, while instilling pride in its future. At the crossroads of economic, cultural and natural heritage, the strategic location of the country has attracted visitors to the region for thousands of years, which makes it a perfect host for the ICC WCF 8th World Chambers Congress.