The Government of Mendoza and the Mendoza Business Council (CEM) are organizing the 3rd Investment Forum, one of the province’s most significant networking events. The primary objective of this summit is to establish direct ties between government officials, business leaders, and investors, promoting Mendoza’s sustained and diversified development while positioning the province as a premier destination for investment in strategic sectors.
The 3rd Investment Forum will take place on Friday, March 8, as part of the traditional National Grape Harvest Festival. It will be inaugurated by the Governor of Mendoza, Alfredo Cornejo, and Javier Allub, President of CEM.
The program highlights relevant investment opportunities within the province, featuring panels discussing the landscape of investing in Argentina, success story presentations, and in-depth 1-on-1 conversations with leaders of the Argentine business community. These activities are integrated with sector-specific working tables and pre-scheduled meetings between executives and government officials, aimed at fostering dialogue and the development of new projects in Mendoza.
Javier Allub, President of CEM, stated: “Mendoza is leading the way. The positive synergy of the coordinated and planned work we have been conducting from CEM alongside the provincial government is vital for our province to maintain and consolidate the path of steady and sustainable growth.”
Key Statistics & Facts
In previous editions, the Forum has brought together more than 800 attendees, featuring high-ranking officials such as the National Minister of Treasury, Nicolás Dujovne, and Governor Alfredo Cornejo, alongside major investors. To date, the event has facilitated over 100 meetings between officials and investors, and coordinated sector-specific tables involving more than 200 business leaders, 35 government officials, and 30 CEM representatives.
Mendoza’s Strategic Advantage:
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Global Reach: Mendoza currently exports to 130 countries.
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Energy Sector: It ranks as Argentina’s fourth-largest province in crude oil and gas extraction.
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Logistics Hub: A privileged geopolitical location on the central Bioceanic Corridor, with excellent air and land connectivity.
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Institutional Strength: A dynamic business sector, strong public-private partnerships, and judicial independence serve as the pillars for projected growth.
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Infrastructure: Robust facilities including 18 industrial parks, 1 technology park, and 1 biotechnology park.
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Human Capital: A highly qualified workforce supported by 8 public and private universities with 70,000 students.
About the Mendoza Business Council (CEM)
The Mendoza Business Council (CEM) is a non-profit civil association founded in March 1997. It brings together business leaders committed to providing proposals that improve the quality of life for Mendoza’s society as a whole. Its goal is to enrich the decision-making process of various government levels and contribute to solving the province’s economic and social challenges with a focus on the general interest.
