The Go Global Congress brings together importers from 21 countries in Valencia to promote business internationalization

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El 10th Go Global Congress has inaugurated its tenth edition in Feria Valenciabringing together companies and experts to address the challenges of internationalization in a complex global environment. The event, organized by IVACE+i Internacional and Chambers of Commerce of the Comunitat Valenciana, with the sponsorship of ICEX and ERDF Funds, focuses on the Artificial Intelligence and the current geopolitical context as the cornerstones of the export strategy.

 

Under the slogan “Celebrating 10 years of connecting you with the world”, the congress has provided a space for networking high value with the celebration of B2B meetings between Valencian companies, the 40 invited international importers from 21 countries and the technical staff of the Foreign Network of IVACE+i Internacional.

 

Institutional support and expansion of the External Network

 

» class=»RichTextAlignRight» src=»https://empresaexterior.com/upload/images/05_2026/2160_go-global-3.jpg» />During the inauguration, Marián CanoMinister of Industry, Tourism, Innovation and TradeHe emphasized the event's relevance in the current climate. "This tenth edition of Go Global is already cause for celebration, and it becomes even more necessary given the current international context," he stated. In this regard, he announced a firm commitment to strengthening the region's international presence: "We want to leverage the strength of our International Network, which will expand our reach into international markets." going from 35 offices to 62"adding regional hubs to support our exporting companies."

 

For its part, José Vicente Morata, president of the Council of Chambers of the Comunitat ValencianaHe highlighted the importance of public-private collaboration: “It is extremely important that the business world sees real support from the organizations and administrations that are represented here today through the Chambers, IVACE+ i e ICEX and seeing the volume of companies that participate today with that export-oriented spirit that characterizes Valencians.”

 

 

Key facts from the 10th Go Global Congress 2026

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Congress Edition	Tenth (X)
International importers present	40
Countries of origin of importers	21
Expansion of the External Network of IVACE+i	From 35 to 62 offices

 

Artificial Intelligence and Geopolitics: Key Points of the Debate

 

One of the highlights of the day was the round table discussion “Unfiltered Agent AI: The Live Podcast on Internationalization”, which has had the participation of Anselmo RíosCEO Redflexión Consultores, and Manuel Murcia “El Hípster”, a science communicator specializing in artificial intelligence. The debate has shed light on how AI is redefining global expansion processes and competitiveness.

 

The analysis of the global environment has been carried out by Javier Rupérez, diplomat and former ambassador of España en Estados Unidos and before the OTAN, with his keynote address “The New (Dis)order World”. Rupérez He has outlined the key aspects of the current geopolitical scenario and its direct impact on business strategies.

 

Practical tools for the exporting company

 

In parallel, the Espacio Europa Oportunidades It has offered attendees technical sessions on European funding, sustainability, and digital internationalization. In addition, specialized workshops on international financing have been held in collaboration with organizations such as CaixaBank y Banco Santander, along with a space dedicated to attracting young talent to the foreign trade sector.

 

The Go Global Congress will continue its program tomorrow with a deeper analysis of industrial internationalization strategies and the challenges of global supply chains.

 

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Key points and frequently asked questions about the Go Global Congress

 

What is the main value that the Go Global Congress brings to an exporting SME?
The congress offers a unique opportunity for direct networking with 40 importers from 21 markets, access to the Foreign Network of IVACE+i and practical knowledge of key trends such as artificial intelligence and geopolitics, which are crucial for strategic decision-making.

 

What does the expansion of the External Network entail? IVACE+i for Valencian companies?
The increase from 35 to 62 offices means greater on-the-ground support for companies in strategic markets. This translates into better market intelligence, faster identification of business opportunities, and direct assistance in overcoming barriers to entry.

 

Why are artificial intelligence and geopolitics central themes in this edition?
Because they are the two major forces reshaping global trade. AI is transforming the efficiency and competitiveness of international operations, while geopolitical instability is forcing companies to redesign their supply chains and diversify markets to mitigate risks.