SME Assembly

The SME Assembly is the most significant event for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Europe. It takes place once a year as part of European SME Week. Together with the network of SME envoys, the assembly creates the governance structure of the Small Business Act.
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The SME Assembly 2025

The SME Assembly 2025, hosted in conjunction with the Danish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, took place from 10 to 12 November in Copenhagen, Denmark. This year’s motto was “Successful SMEs, Competitive Europe.”

Europe stands at a pivotal moment. The economy and SMEs are under pressure from low investment, slowing productivity, skills shortages, demographic challenges, the climate crisis and war on the continent. To remain competitive and safeguard prosperity and freedom, it is essential to create conditions that allow companies to grow and decarbonise rapidly.

Over three days, panel discussions, workshops and sessions highlighted and celebrated “made in Europe” companies that defy the odds and succeed on the global stage. Their experiences provided valuable lessons for the path ahead.

The agenda also included a new Forum for Scaling, Internationalisation and Cross-Border Trade, dedicated to examining Europe’s position in the global marketplace. Companies that export grow faster, yet the current volatile trading environment is discouraging established exporters and deterring new entrants. This Forum addressed the barriers and opportunities linked to international trade.

Recognition was also given to outstanding achievements in the European Enterprise Promotion Award, alongside the ideas and vision of young entrepreneurs who are just starting out.

By the end of the Assembly, participants left with ideas, insights and inspiration, setting a course for a competitive Europe with SMEs at its heart.

The Assembly is more than a discussion — it is a launchpad for action. Together, we will chart a path to a more competitive, resilient Europe, with SMEs at its heart.

SME Assembly and European SME Week on social media

Follow Promoting Enterprise, the European Commission, and EISMEA social media accounts for the latest news on European SME Week and the SME Assembly programme and speakers.

SME Assembly hashtags

The official 2025 event hashtags are #SMEAssembly2025, #EEPA2025 and #YSC2025.

European SME Week hashtag

The official hashtag for European SME Week 2025 is #EUSMEWeek.

Earlier SME Assemblies