In an era where international expansion can make or break a company’s growth trajectory, having access to credible, on-the-ground market intelligence is essential. For those who are navigating the complexities of emerging markets, one of the biggest challenges is gaining precision insights needed to move confidently from strategy to execution.

The Larive Business Forum 2026 addresses this challenge head-on. Taking place on 21 May 2026 at Larive International’s headquarters in Zeist, the Netherlands, this exclusive event connects boardrooms directly with regional experts from Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, and Sub-Saharan Africa. In other words, the perfect event for those who require tailored, actionable guidance to sharpen their market entry strategies and accelerate market growth.

What to expect:

• Exclusive 1:1 meetings with in-country experts focused on your strategic interests.
• Targeted, in-depth market discussions to uncover new growth opportunities in emerging markets.
• Actionable insights into key business trends and competitive landscapes.

Why attend:

• Tailored experience with limited participants, ensuring personalised, high-level attention.
• Direct access to top-tier market intelligence and expert advice, aligned with your company’s objectives.
• Maximised time efficiency with focused, high-impact sessions designed to deliver results.
• C-suite networking: Engage with other executives and decision-makers to explore potential partnerships and share valuable insights.

Practical details:

• When: Thursday, 21 May 2026, 09:30 – 16:00.
• Where: Larive International head office, Zeist, the Netherlands.
• Investment: Registration includes full Forum participation; optional pre-Forum advisory or research services available on request.
• Important note: A cancellation policy applies, including a no-show fee (€1,250) for cancellations after 30 March 2026.

Secure your place today, register here: https://forms.gle/Pwg3yvixYqV1e8zR9

What makes the Larive Business Forum different

Unlike traditional conferences with crowded agendas and standardised presentations, the Larive Business Forum operates on a fundamentally different model. The event ensures every participant receives personalised attention and high-impact interactions.

The core of the Forum’s value proposition lies in its structure: exclusive one-on-one sessions with in-country experts who possess boots-on-the-ground experience in your priority markets. They’re business development specialists from Larive’s extensive network spanning over 25 countries, each bringing deep knowledge of local regulatory environments, competitive landscapes, and cultural nuances that can determine success or failure.

This focused approach maximises efficiency: you gain comprehensive market intelligence in a single day that might otherwise take months of exploratory meetings and research to accumulate. For executives whose time is their scarcest resource, this efficiency translates directly to faster, better-informed strategic decisions.

The power of local expertise

The Larive Group network has been built systematically since the company’s founding in 1975. This network enables “cross-fertilisation” across different markets, the ability to compare approaches, identify best practices, and understand how strategic choices play out across diverse regulatory and economic contexts.

All Larive Group partners attending the Forum bring up-to-date, unbiased insights into market trends and developments. Whether you’re evaluating a new country entry, assessing M&A opportunities, or refining your go-to-market strategy, these specialists can help you navigate the specific challenges and opportunities in your target markets.

What you can accomplish

The Forum is structured around practical outcomes. Your personalised sessions can address multiple strategic objectives, each designed to move your business forward:

• Strategy development: Enhance your understanding of regional business opportunities specific to your company’s products, services, or market focus. Develop country- or region-specific strategic options that account for local realities while aligning with your global ambitions.
• Opportunity assessment: Discuss the specific business potential for your offerings across different markets. Evaluate active projects or sharpen your approach to new initiatives based on expert feedback and local market knowledge.
• Risk mitigation: Gain insights into regulatory changes, competitive dynamics, and operational challenges that could impact your market entry success. Understanding these factors early helps you shorten timelines, lower costs, and reduce risks associated with emerging market expansion.
• Partnership strategy: Access guidance on local partnership models, including public-private partnership opportunities that align commercial objectives with policy priorities, a critical factor in markets where government relationships and institutional capacity shape business viability.
• Project initiation: Use Forum meetings as a kick-off for follow-on advisory work. If you need extended market research, feasibility studies, or implementation support in a selected market, we can provide separate quotations for these services.

Who should attend

The Forum is designed for executives and decision-makers who are entering or expanding in emerging markets. It’s particularly relevant for professionals responsible for:

• International growth strategy and business development.
• Market entry planning and execution.
• M&A scouting and partnership development.
• Portfolio expansion decisions across multiple regions.
• Supply chain diversification in emerging economies.

Leading companies from previous years’ Forums span multiple sectors, united by a common ambition: to strengthen their footprint in high-growth emerging markets. The Forum has consistently helped participants identify novel opportunities and implement plans that translate strategy into market presence.

Whether you are in agri-food, FMCG, automotive, energy, or equipment manufacturing, the concentrated access to regional expertise provides a foundation for better-informed decisions and faster market entry.

To discuss how the Forum can address your specific emerging market challenges, contact Claudy Luft at [email protected] or call +31 30 693 32 21.

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