Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute, Macao SAR (IPIM)

The Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM), a government entity under the Secretariat for Economy and Finance of the Macao Special Administrative Region Government, is mainly responsible for investment promotion, assisting companies in exploring markets, fostering the development of the convention and exhibition industry, facilitating economic and commercial exchange and co-operation between China and Portuguese-speaking countries, and assisting the Permanent Secretariat of the Forum for Economic and Trade Co-operation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries (Macao).

IPIM provides the “One-stop Service” for MICE Bidding and Support services to MICE event organisers who are interested in hosting conventions and exhibitions in Macao. IPIM also designates personnel to follow up before, during and after the events, and offer necessary support according to different needs. The services include: Providing latest MICE information in Macao; Coordinating with other government departments or authorities in Macao to help event organisers complete different administrative procedure; Assisting event organisers in holding activities in local community to enhance event participants’ experience; Providing financial support for organising events in Macao.

Multiple events organised by IPIM, such as the Macao International Trade & Investment Fair (MIF) and the Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair (GMBPF), have been accredited by the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI). Meanwhile, IPIM also introduces UFI certification training programmes in the Macao city.