We have compiled the most common questions we received about Match4Industry. The answers will walk you through the event. If you have a question that is not covered here, please contact your organizer or us and we will be more than happy to answer.
1. What are the key points to be taken into consideration during registration to the B2B platform?
When we talk about matchmaking it’s all about attracting target companies. To attract potentials, use visuals and provide as much detail and elaborate information as possible about your products or services. Your profile is where you make the first impression. You have one shot, so use it wisely. If you would like to stand out among your competitors, we also have the “Market Place” where you could re-present your products/services and get more proactive. You can find the necessary information about how to use the Market Place in the attached guide.
2. Is it necessary to upload a photo for my profile picture?
Systemwise not exactly, however it’s vital to us. If you upload your photo, it helps us to recognize you during the event. We assign some cool colleagues for each country which we call Cool Country Coordinator (CCC). You’ll meet your CCC during site visits on the first day, but our other colleagues at the event venue will just know your name. So, if you could upload your recent full-face photo, you will be our hero.
3. Does the business matching platform automatically select or suggest potential partners, schedule meetings and send, accept or decline meeting requests on my behalf?
It’s true that artificial intelligence has made great advances. But unfortunately, our platform is not that intelligent. Our matching platform does not automatically select or suggest potential partners, schedule meetings and send, accept or decline meeting requests on your behalf. You need to search and filter the participants in the system to find potential business partners for B2B meetings, send meeting requests to the potential partners you would like to set up a meeting, accept or decline the incoming requests that are send to you by the interested companies. To make this a successful event, please complete the above-mentioned processes by the registry deadline. The attached guide will help you on how to search for potential partners, schedule meetings and accept or decline incoming requests.
4. What documentation is needed to benefit from the free accommodation covered by Kocaeli Chamber of Industry (KCI)?
We are a member of Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) and we have Co-Organizers in most of the EU countries. If you come from a country where we have no Co-Organizer, please feel free to contact us. To benefit from the “Buyer Mission Program”, please fill out the attached relevant form and your Co-Organizer may collect all the forms and make the application on your behalf to the Office of Turkish Commercial Attaché in your country or if there is no Co-Organizer in your country, you could directly make the application to Office of Turkish Commercial Attaché in your country.
5. What if I need to cancel my participation in the last minute?
If for some reason you have to cancel your participation, please let us know as soon as possible so that we could delete your profile from the system and let the Turkish prospects know that you won’t be available. That way, they can search for alternate companies and fill their schedule with other potentials.
6. What happens when I arrive in Turkey?
Firstly, we suggest you to select SAW (Sabiha Gökçen Airport), if possible, when you make flight reservation. Sabiha Gökçen is the closest airport to us which will save time and leave you some “me time” to rest after your journey. Your transfer from the airport to your hotel will be done by shuttles. We’ll open WhatsApp groups for different arrival timeslots and inform relevant participants on the time and location of the shuttle.
7. What happens on the event day?
First thing first, don’t forget to pack a pair of comfy shoes. That’s crucial. We are organizing you an agenda full of activities. You will receive the event agenda long before you come. We’ll arrange all your transfers from the hotel to the event venue. You will be part of a group and your CCC and Co-Organizer will be with you all through the event. For those who don’t have Co-Organizer, don’t worry, our CCCs will take care of you. Once you come to the venue, you will be taken to the Foreign Country Help Desk and get your event folder and name tag upon signing the registration list. Now you are ready for your meetings! Reminder: Please use your name tag both days of the event. Name tags are not just name tags but they also function as lunch tickets. Lunch service is only provided to Match4Industry participants. To distinguish you from the Santek Fair participants, please wear your name tag on at all times.
8. How will I know which table my meetings are at?
The agenda folder given you during registration covers all your meeting details including meeting hours, attendees and table numbers. The meeting tables are marked with Table Numbers. Please stick to your schedule and table numbers. Reminder: Please do not use the meeting tables unless you have a meeting. Because we have selected the softest and coziest couches just to comfort you between your meetings. If you have the ample time between your meetings, you also have the option to visit other booths in the fair ground and make some new business acquaintances or links. However, please watch the time and be back for your next meeting on time.
9. What should I do if the relevant company doesn’t come on time?
This is a situation we don’t like either but it’s natural and possible. Sometimes the meetings last longer than the provided time span or the attendee might get stuck in the traffic. Then Keep Calm, wait for the first 10 minutes and then inform your CCC at once.
10. Do you provide translation services?
Yes. Adequate number of translators will be available during the event.
11. Do you provide lunch and refreshments?
Yes. Refreshments will be available all day. Lunch will be complimentary and served between 13:00 – 14:00 the first day, and 12:30 – 13:30 the second day of the event. Please don’t forget to wear your name tag because you don't want to miss our deliciuos lunch menu.
12. Is there anything else I need to know?
We have an “Event Evaluation Form”, which will guide us in giving you a better client experience and see you among us in the further years. Yes, we are literally interested in reading your reviews and we take them very seriously. Have your say! Our Co-Organizers will hand you the form on the last day of the event and collect them back the very day.
Reminder: When you finalize your meetings with partnerships and sign contracts through our event (even after you go back to your country), please let us know. That will not only motivate us but also help us to measure the performance of the organization.
13.If there are two participants from my company, should I open two profiles?
In order to avoid duplicate profiles and confusion, only one profile per company is allowed. You can still join the meetings with your colleagues.
