International Speed Business Mixer_November 7

Polish Canadian Chamber of Commerce (PCCC) proudly co-hosted the International Speed Business Mixer (ISBM), uniting 14 chambers from the International Group of Chambers of Commerce (IGCC) Poland. As the current IGCC presidency holder, the PCCC was honored to open the event, with Bernhard L. Otterstein, President of PCCC delivering opening remarks on the importance of partnerships in today’s business landscape.

The PCCC was well represented by President Bernhard Otterstein, Vice-President Areta Kempińska, Vice-President Andrzej Siess, Treasurer George Havaris and over ten PCCC Member companies representatives, underscoring our commitment to fostering strategic partnerships and supporting Polish and Canadian businesses internationally.

Representatives from ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Poland, AHK Polska, Belgian Business Chamber (BBC), British Polish Chamber of Commerce (BPCC), CCI France Pologne / Francusko-Polska Izba Gospodarcza (CCIFP), Scandinavian-Polish Chamber of Commerce ( SPCC ), Netherlands-Polish Chamber of Commerce, Polish Spanish Chamber of Commerce / Cámara de Comercio Polaco Española, Polish Portuguese Chamber of Commerce, Polish-Swiss Chamber of Commerce, Camera di Commercio e dell’Industria Italiana in Polonia, Irish Polish Chamber of Commerce contributed to the success of this networking event.

A special thank you to our Gold Sponsors for their vital support: Ayvens Detable Sp. z o.o., PKO Bank Polski and Strategic Management Partners.

We are also grateful to our Silver Sponsors: Goba Dynamic Management, PODPISANO – kwalifikowane podpisy elektroniczne.pl, and Portugalia Gourmet for their support, including a Portuguese wine tasting experience. Thank you to all our sponsors, chambers, and participants for making the International Speed Business Mixer a resounding success.

Together, we continue to drive positive change within the international business community in Poland.

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Bernhard Otterstein was born and educated in Vancouver, Canada, where he graduated with honours from the Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia. He has worked with numerous corporate, governmental, and institutional entities in North America, Europe and Asia in the areas of economic analysis, strategic project and investment planning, new market development, as well as cross-cultural communications. He has been directly involved in projects in the fields of real estate, engineering, energy, biotechnology and IT/telecommunications.

Over the past 15 years, Mr. Otterstein has gained first-hand experience in identifying and promoting innovative, emerging technologies and related business opportunities, taking them from early stage to market via private equity investment and the active co-management of several start-up ventures.