Business Networking event: Empowering the Belarusian Diaspora in Exile

We are pleased to invite you to Online Matchmaking Event  organised as part of the Belarusian Diaspora Initiative (BDI), a project funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by a consortium that includes Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The BDI project is focused on supporting businesses with Belarusian shareholders in the EU, particularly those who were forced to leave Belarus due to government persecution, opposition to political decisions, violations of human rights, and the regime’s support for Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. One of the core objectives of the BDI project is to connect Belarusian shareholders with potential business partners from the EU.

TIME AND PLACE

28 May 2025 at 10.30-13.30 at Conversation Starter platform (participants will be able to complete their profiles and schedule meetings 2 weeks prior to the event date).

This event offers a unique opportunity to

• Learn more about the BDI project and explore the planned activities for the next three years.
• Identify which activities are most relevant to your business and understand how you can benefit from them.
• Establish valuable connections with potential partners that could lead to future collaborations. 

Why attend?

• Gain insights into the BDI project and how it can support your business.
• Network with key stakeholders and potential business partners.
• Explore collaborative opportunities for future BDI activities. 

Who can participate? 

• Businesses with shareholders, individual entrepreneurs, or start-ups who have relocated from Belarus to an EU member state and are unaffiliated with the Belarusian and Russian governments.
• EU businesses interested in potential collaboration opportunities.
• Business support organisations interested in the topics covered by the project and are unaffiliated with the Belarusian and Russian governments. 

Important disclaimer: 

As part of the registration process, we have implemented a verification procedure to ensure that all participants align with the democratic values upheld by the BDI project. The verification process will help confirm that applicants holding Belarusian identification are committed to the values of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. This step is essential to maintaining the integrity of the project and ensuring that it supports those who share our mission of fostering a democratic and free business environment. 

Registration process: 

Step 1: Register for the event 

To participate, please REGISTER HERE by 9th May 2025. 

Step 2: Complete the verification process 

Within a few days of your registration, you will receive a link to the verification platform. There, you will be asked to upload a copy of your ID and a selfie to verify your identity and match the photo on your ID. 

Note: This verification process is only required for applicants with Belarusian shareholders. 

Step 3: Finalise your profile on the Conversation Starter platform 

Once your verification is complete, you will be able to log into the Conversation Starter platform. Complete your business profile and start scheduling meetings with potential partners. 

The Belarusian Diaspora Initiative project was launched in January 2025, the project will run until the end of 2027, offering participants a wide range of activities including capacity building, partnership creation, and advocacy support. 

Learn more about the project and its activities.