Business groups upbeat on Oman B2B event

Muscat: With just a day to go for Tuesday evening’s Back to Business (B2B) event, representatives of business groups are upbeat about the benefits of this major networking conclave.
Four of them who shared with the Times of Oman their views on the event were all appreciative of the opportunities the events brings to businesses.
“It’s the people who do business, and this event brings people together. B2B enables businesses to achieve focused, practical oriented interaction in a friendly environment. It’s a must attend for business leaders in Oman,” Susan Rae, the chairperson of the Australian Business Group Oman (ABGO) said. Maggie Jeans from the British Business Forum Oman said business is about networking.
“This event brings together all the business groups to give companies the opportunity to make new contacts,” she added.
This year, we have the added stimulus of having the TED leadership theme and Drew Dudley as a speaker ,” she further said.
Galina Prokhina, from the Oman American Business Centre, said over the past three years, B2B has evolved into a networking event platform which attracts various shareholders in Oman.
“This year, specifically, we expect to have more local SMEs and social media activists to be present. Attending the event this year will provide you with the added opportunity to hear our guest speaker Drew Dudley on how everyday leadership can change your life,” Prokhina said.
Around 400 to 500 participants are expected to attend the B2B networking event.