Scandinavian Business Summit

• DatesFebruary 7–10, 2027 (expected)
• VenueEspacio Riesco
• LocationSantiago, Chile
• CategoryBusiness & Trade

Expected dates, not yet confirmed. These dates are projected from the previous edition of Scandinavian Business Summit. The organizer has not confirmed them yet, so check with the organizer before you book travel or pay for anything.

About Scandinavian Business Summit

Scandinavian Business Summit is a business and trade conference expected to take place February 7–10, 2027 at Espacio Riesco in Santiago, Chile. It runs for four days, opening on Sunday and closing on Wednesday. With about 16 weeks to go, exhibitors still have time to order booth services and book hotels at reasonable rates.

Shows like this one typically draw buyers, importers, distributors, procurement teams and owners of small and mid-size companies. We have not been able to confirm an official website for this show yet, so contact the organizer before making any plans.

ShowFloorTips is an independent guide and is not affiliated with the organizer. Dates, venues and rules can change, so confirm the details with the organizer before you book.

What to expect at Scandinavian Business Summit

General business and trade fairs mix many sectors on one floor, so visitors arrive with very different needs. Expect a high share of first conversations, a lot of comparison shopping, and buyers collecting quotes from several suppliers before they commit.

Over four days, traffic usually peaks on the first two days and thins out on the last one. The quieter final day is a good time for longer conversations, visiting other stands and meeting suppliers. Expect most visitors to be buyers and their colleagues, often with a short list of suppliers they want to see.

How exhibitors should prepare for Scandinavian Business Summit

Here is a working timeline counted back from the opening day, February 7, 2027 (expected date, so adjust once it is confirmed):

1. 16 weeks before (Oct 18, 2026)
   Confirm your booth space and read the exhibitor manual. Book hotels near Espacio Riesco while rates are still normal.
2. 8 weeks before (Dec 13, 2026)
   Order booth services (power, internet, furniture, cleaning) before the early-rate deadlines, and send graphics to print.
3. 4 weeks before (Jan 10, 2027)
   Ship freight to the advance warehouse if the organizer offers one. Book meetings with the visitors you most want to see. Set up lead capture and train the team on it.
4. One week before (Jan 31, 2027)
   Confirm freight arrived, share the staffing schedule, charge every device, and test your lead capture app with Wi-Fi turned off.

Preparation tips for business and trade shows

• Write a one-line description of what you sell that a visitor from a different industry would understand at a glance.
• Decide in advance which two or three buyer types you want to meet, and brief your team on the questions that qualify them.
• Bring a simple price sheet or quote request form, because visitors at mixed trade fairs often ask for numbers on the spot.

Booth tips for Scandinavian Business Summit

• Put your product category, not just your logo, at eye level so passers-by can tell in two seconds whether you are relevant.
• Use a short qualifying question ("Are you buying for a store, a distributor or your own company?") to sort visitors quickly.
• Keep a visible sample or demo on the front edge of the booth; mixed audiences decide with their eyes first.
• Walk the hall at Espacio Riesco during move-in to see which entrances and aisles carry the most traffic, and set up your booth so it faces that flow.
• Plan shifts of three to four hours. Standing and talking for four days wears people out, and tired staff let good leads walk past.
• If you expect local buyers in Chile, bring key material in the local language as well as English, and have prices ready in the local currency.
• Capture every conversation the moment it ends: scan the badge or card, add a one-line note about what the visitor needs, and rate the lead hot, warm or cold. Notes written that evening are already half forgotten.

For a full list of what to bring, use the free booth checklist, and plan the money side with the trade show ROI calculator.

Following up leads after Scandinavian Business Summit

Most of the value of a trade show is created after it closes. Trade fair buyers often compare quotes from several stands, so the supplier who sends a clear written offer first usually stays on the shortlist.

1. Within 24 hours (by Feb 11, 2027)
   Send a short personal email to every hot lead. Mention one detail from your conversation so they remember you.
2. By Feb 13, 2027
   Send everything you promised at the booth: prices, samples, demo links. Log each lead in your CRM with its rating and notes.
3. By Feb 24, 2027
   Make a second, useful touch: a case study, a short video or an answer to the question they asked. Warm leads often reply to this one.
4. By Mar 12, 2027
   Review results: how many leads became meetings, what each lead cost, and whether Scandinavian Business Summit is worth returning to.

Ready-to-edit messages for each step are in our trade show follow-up email templates.

Getting to Santiago

Scandinavian Business Summit takes place at Espacio Riesco in Santiago, Chile. Check the official website for the exact hall and address, then compare flights into the nearest major airport with train or car options from nearby cities.

Because these dates are not confirmed yet, avoid non-refundable bookings until the organizer announces them. Our city travel guides cover hotels, transport and budgeting for the busiest show cities.

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