4 Days of Transatlantic Business

APEX ARGENTINA EUROPE

The Global Summit for EU-Argentina Trade, Investment, Energy & Business Partnership | South America's Most European Nation Meets Its Ancestral Partners

4
Days
80+
Countries
200+
Exhibitors
50+
Speakers
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EU-Argentina Trade Partnership

€16B+
Bilateral Trade
€39B
EU FDI Stock
30M
Italian-Argentines
780M
Market Consumers
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Europe's Legacy in Argentina

Argentina received over 6.6 million European immigrants, creating the most European nation in the Americas

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Italian Legacy

Over 30 million Argentines have Italian ancestry, making it the largest Italian diaspora after Brazil.

62% of population
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Spanish Roots

2.2 million Spanish immigrants shaped modern Argentina with Galician, Basque, and Catalan communities.

31.5% of immigrants
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German Influence

Over 2 million citizens of German descent transformed Argentine industry with engineering excellence.

8% of population
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French Connection

6 million Argentines with French ancestry. French architecture defines Buenos Aires.

17% of population

Strategic Partnership

The European Union is Argentina's second-largest trading partner and the largest source of foreign direct investment, with stocks exceeding €38.9 billion. Argentina's 2024 record trade surplus of $18.9 billion signals a strengthening economy.

Spain leads EU investment with $18.3B in FDI stock

Netherlands holds $14.5B in Argentine investments

EU companies save €4B annually under new agreement

EU-Mercosur Agreement

The historic EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement, concluded in December 2024 after 25 years of negotiations, will eliminate tariffs on 91% of goods and create a market of 780 million consumers.

91% tariffs eliminated on EU goods

€2.2T combined Mercosur GDP

186 export destinations available

Key Export Sectors

Strategic industries driving bilateral trade and investment opportunities

Agribusiness & Food

World-class beef, soy, wine, and premium agricultural products meeting European quality standards

Energy & Lithium

Vaca Muerta shale reserves and lithium triangle resources powering Europe's green transition

Automotive & Parts

Integrated supply chains with major European manufacturers including Peugeot, VW, and Fiat

Technology & Fintech

Buenos Aires emerging as Latin America's tech hub with strong European investment

Mining & Minerals

Copper, gold, and critical minerals essential for European industry

Wine & Gastronomy

Mendoza's world-renowned wines and culinary excellence connecting with European markets

Pharmaceuticals

Growing biotech sector with strong R&D partnerships with European companies

Creative Industries

Film, design, fashion, and gaming studios gaining European recognition

4-Day Business Program

Comprehensive forums covering every aspect of EU-Argentina commerce

DAY 1
Agribusiness & Food
  • Wine & Gastronomy Summit
  • Premium Beef Export Forum
  • Agtech Innovation Showcase
  • EU Food Standards Workshop
DAY 2
Energy & Mining
  • Lithium Triangle Investment
  • Vaca Muerta Opportunities
  • Renewable Energy Forum
  • Critical Minerals Summit
DAY 3
Tech & Innovation
  • Fintech & Banking Forum
  • Startup Pitch Competition
  • AI & Digital Services
  • Creative Industries Showcase
DAY 4
Investment Forum
  • RIGI Investment Incentives
  • Real Estate & Infrastructure
  • B2B Matchmaking Sessions
  • Gala Networking Dinner

Industry Leaders & Visionaries

Distinguished executives and policymakers shaping EU-Argentina commerce

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Marcos Galperín

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Founder & CEO, MercadoLibre
Latin America's Tech Pioneer

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Valdis Dombrovskis

TRADE POLICY

EU Commissioner for Trade
EU-Mercosur Architect

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Diana Mondino

GOVERNMENT

Minister of Foreign Affairs
Argentine Republic

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Herbert Diess

AUTOMOTIVE

Former CEO, Volkswagen
Industry Expert

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Horacio Marín

ENERGY

President & CEO, YPF
Vaca Muerta Leader

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Carlo Messina

FINANCE

CEO, Intesa Sanpaolo
European Banking Leader

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Laura Alonso

AGRIBUSINESS

President, Wine Board
Mendoza Ambassador

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Ana Botín

BANKING

Executive Chairman
Banco Santander

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Martín Migoya

TECHNOLOGY

Co-founder & CEO, Globant
Digital Transformation

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Patrick Pouyanné

ENERGY

Chairman & CEO
TotalEnergies

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Pierpaolo Barbieri

FINTECH

Founder & CEO, Ualá
Fintech Pioneer

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Frans Timmermans

SUSTAINABILITY

Former EU Commissioner
Green Deal Architect

40+
Expert Speakers
12
Countries
8
Industry Sectors
4
Days of Insights

Strategic Partners

Collaborating with leading institutions on both continents

Argentine Embassy

EU Delegation Argentina

CAC Argentina

EuroChambres

Invest in Argentina

Spanish Chamber

Italian Chamber BA

German-Argentine Chamber

Bridge Two Continents

Join 500+ European and Argentine business leaders at the premier transatlantic commerce event

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