Practical Networking & Business Workshop for Decision-Makers
📍 Venue: Intelligent Space, Riga
👉 https://theintelligent.space/
🕓 Time: 16:00 – 18:00
👥 Audience: B2B company owners, CEOs, Business Developers
🎯 Max participants: 50 (practical interaction guaranteed)
This is not a theoretical seminar.
This is a hands-on business networking workshop built on 20+ years of real global business experience and real cases from companies entering and operating in the UAE.
At Grow Smart in Dubai, we share what actually works — and what doesn’t — when companies enter the Emirates market.
No generic slides.
No abstract models.
Only practical insights you can apply immediately.
Program
15:30 – 16:00 | Arrival & Networking
16:00 – 16:20 | Introduction
Dubai market reality: what companies underestimate most
16:20 – 16:40 | 5 Practical Steps to Enter the Emirates Market
Go-to-Market Strategy & Communication in Real Life
How to define your niche, value proposition, and reach the real decision-maker
16:40 – 17:10 | 7 Costly Mistakes When Establishing a Business in the UAE
Where companies lose time, money, and opportunities
17:10 – 17:40 | Practical Work Groups
Strategy & Legal scenarios based on real business cases
17:40 – 18:00 | Networking & Lottery Draw
Exclusive gifts from high-ranked Dubai partners
Who Should Attend
This workshop is for you if you are:
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considering Dubai as a growth market
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already exploring the UAE but lack clarity
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planning to establish a company or partnership
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tired of generic advice and want real answers
What Makes This Workshop Different
✔️ Insights from real business cases, not textbooks
✔️ Practical tools used in global market entry projects
✔️ Clear guidance on what to do — and what NOT to do
✔️ Open discussion: real questions, real answers
This workshop is designed for leaders who want to make smart decisions before investing time and money in Dubai.
Go-to-Market Strategy: Practical, Not Generic
You will work on:
Understanding your niche in the Emirates market
Clarifying your value proposition for Dubai-based clients
Identifying your real end client and decision-maker
Adapting communication to local business culture
Avoiding intercultural communication traps that block deals
Understanding how decisions are really made in the UAE
This part is about positioning yourself correctly from day one — so your offer is understood, trusted, and relevant.
Legal & Business Setup: What Saves — and What Costs Money
The legal session focuses on clarity and cost prevention:
What not to do when establishing a company in the UAE
Where companies lose the most money due to wrong decisions
Which structures look attractive but become very expensive later
How to avoid legal and compliance mistakes that block growth
Where money can realistically be saved without risk
✔️ Based on real cases, not assumptions.
Speakers & Moderators
Julija Sovane
https://www.linkedin.com/in/julija-sovane-71041318/
https://www.youtube.com/@GlobalGrowthPodcast
Global Business & Communication Coach/ Mentor/ International keynote speaker
20+ years in global business across 60+ markets
Specialist in go-to-market strategy, intercultural communication, and leadership alignment
Irina Zebcuka
Legal & Business Setup Expert
Legal Point & Lexford One
Advisor to international companies establishing and scaling in the UAE
Expert in legal structures, compliance, and cost-efficient market entry
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