Several German companies are considering Malta in expansion plans and are keen to visit the country to explore its business environment after meetings held with Malta Enterprise representatives at major business events.

Under a series of initiatives by Malta Enterprise’s Germany Office to promote the country as a reliable investment location for German companies, participation in the business events over the past months was mainly focused on sectors such as advanced manufacturing, aviation, as well as ICT and digital gaming.

Malta was one of the new markets being presented at the Quo Vadis digital gaming conference held in Berlin in April.

Attracting digital game developers and the most important communication and networking platforms of the games industry, this year Quo Vadis was spotlighting the trends in emerging markets which are enjoying a dynamic rise in digital gaming.

In April, Malta Enterprise representatives were also promoting Malta and held numerous meetings at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg and the Hannover Messe Fair.

With around 9,000 visitors and 500 exhibiting companies from 26 countries, the Aircraft Interiors Expo played host to the world’s largest display of aircraft interiors products and services and provided an ideal opportunity to showcase Malta’s growing aviation cluster.

Attracting 6,500 exhibitors from 62 countries, this year’s Hannover Messe Fair was the strongest edition in the past 10 years and consolidated the Fair’s position as the world’s premium showcase for industrial technology.

Particular focus was given to integrated industries and the trend towards cross-industry networking and integration.

Earlier in the year, the Germany Office took part in the Call Centre World held in Berlin and the Avionics Europe conference and exhibition in Munich.

The Call Centre World brings together 7,500 visitors and 250 exhibitors. Avionics Europe was visited by about 1,200 delegates.