What is it?
The Balkan Trade Day is a trading event with the goal of offering a forum for trading between Practice Enterprises within the Balkan region. This event is organised as part of the BRIDGE Erasmus+ Project, that aims to build cooperation between Western Balkan and EU partners for developing common Practice Enterprise activities and events.
All Practice Enterprises from the Balkans and all from the Worldwide Network are encouraged to participate. There is no specific commercial theme or focus for the event, your Enterprise is free to choose how you market your products and your focus for purchasing. For more information, check out the FAQs.
Time Zones:
The event time zone is CEST (Central European Summer Time). To calculate the time of your availabilities, please check the Time Zone Converter Link.
* (The event is from 11:00-14:00 CEST – register based on your availabilities and choose the correct time slots. For more information, check out the FAQs.)
When is it?
Balkan Trade Day 2024
Date: Tuesday, June 11, 2024, from 11:00-14:00 CEST
Registration: Now open. Registration will be open until the day of the event.
Languages: English, Bosnian, Serbian, Albanian, Bulgarian, Montenegrin, Slovenian
Steps to Participate:
- Access the event at: https://penbank.penworldwide.org/onlinetradefairs/guests/
- If you already have an active account, just log in. If you don't have an account - please click to sign up and create your Practice Enterprise account.
- Remember that you must be a Member of the Worldwide Practice Enterprise Network. As a Practice Enterprise, you can either sign up as a Practice Enterprise visitor or as an exhibitor.
- Once you have signed up, you will receive a confirmation email at the email address used for registration.
- Login and register your placements as an exhibitor for the days of the event when you want to offer your products and services.
- If you are an exhibitor, add the time slots during which you will be available.
- If you have any questions, refer to our Trading Event FAQs in the FAQ section of this page or download the pdf document in this section.
- If you are still unsure, feel free to contact the PEN Events Team at events@penworldwide.org
Check out our "How to" Videos!
1. How to create an Exhibitor Account
Click here for the online “how to” video link
2. How to create a Placement Registration
Click here for the online “how to” video link
3. How to sign into your account
Requirements for participation:
- All Practice Enterprises must be active Members of the Worldwide Practice Enterprise Network or an accepted guest PE as part of the BRIDGE project.
- You must have your international Practice Enterprise code (PECode) - if you are unsure, please contact the event organisers.
- In order to book placement time slots, you first have to sign up and create an account. If you already have an active account, book your placements directly.
- For exhibitors, make sure you add a videoconferencing tool when registering and be present and online for the times you registered for.
- Make sure your audio and video settings are functional to ensure smooth communication with other Practice Enterprises.
Trading Event Etiquette:
- Mind the Time: If you signed up for a placement for a specific date and time, respect these and be online on time. Also remember that there are different time zones around the globe.
- Respect Others: In our diverse network we appreciate different opinions and backgrounds and live an inclusive community.
- Check the Requirements: Make sure to check the rules and requirements well in advance so you are prepared.
- Avoid discriminatory or hurtful words: We are a polite and respectful community in the Worldwide Practice Enterprise Network.
- Comments? Contact the Event Organizers - If you notice materials that do not comply with the requirements and etiquette, or you have a question, contact the event organizers.
