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Chamberpad #14: new chamber initiatives, events and reports

News from Africa, Europe and more.

Welcome to the 14th issue of Chamberpad!

This week, we have curated for you the top 10 news, 3 publications, 1 podcast episode and 5 events from all over the world.

If you are new to our newsletter, read our previous issues here, and watch the 5 interviews on our LinkedIn. If this email has been forwarded to you, subscribe here and invite your colleagues.

Chamber News:

  • Launch of MEDCONNECT platform to build successful transnational collaborations across the Mediterranean. Source

  • RSM & U.S. Chamber launch the Middle Market Business Index. Source

  • WCO launches the Smart Customs Community Portal. Source

  • Dubai International Chamber facilitates 408 business meetings in Tanzania, and launches a representative office in Colombia.

  • The EU-Africa Chamber of Commerce and Agence Côte d’Ivoire Export sign a partnership agreement. Source

  • Florida Chamber releases new migration report. Source

  • Glasgow Chamber launches the AI Leadership Workshops. Source

  • Applications for the World Chambers Federation General Council elections are open. Read the election guidelines.

  • Applications for the 2025 World Chambers Competition registrations are open. Apply

  • Eurochambres releases its 72nd monthly newsletter. Source

Publications

  • Global FDI prospects for 2025. Source

  • Eurochambres Economic Survey 2025. Source

  • CIPE publishes “A How-to Guide to Anti-Corruption Messaging“. Source

Events

  • ICC MENA Conference on International Arbitration, 10-11 February 2025.Discover

  • 2025 ACCE Membership & Revenue Development Conference. Discover

  • WCF Africa Summit 2025: Africa's Global Future, April 9-11, 2025. Discover

  • 9th ICC Africa Conference on International Arbitration, May 28-30, 2025. Discover

  • World Chambers Congress, September 2-4 2025. Discover

Podcast of the week

Every week, we publish a new podcast episode from the chamber world, in partnership with Brandon Burton’s Chamber Chat Podcast, a podcast for chamber professionals.

👉️ Listen to the latest episode: Navigating Contracts with Angela Wilson and don’t forget to subscribe and listen on your favourite platform!

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💡 Have news, events, publications or opportunities to share? Feel free to email me: [email protected]

Until next time! 👋 

Houssem Touil

Founder, Chamberpad