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May 16th, 2025 | 14:00 CEST

Save the date and register now for free: From the raw materials boom to the AI revolution: Leading companies from five continents will present future opportunities on May 21, 2025, at the 15th International Investment Forum (IIF)

  • savethedate
  • iif
  • AI
  • mining
  • DesertGold
  • manuka
  • dynaCERT
  • cenit
  • marinomed
  • altech
  • globexminig
  • powermetallicmines
  • pasinex
  • netramark
  • mmedia
  • Biotechnology
  • reso
  • Technology
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If you want to understand the trends of tomorrow, you need to hear directly from the people shaping them today. The 15th International Investment Forum (IIF) gives you that opportunity: On May 21, 2025, CEOs, investors, and thought leaders from across the globe will gather online to share insights from key sectors like industry, defense, mining, cleantech, biotech, AI, and more. In live presentations and interactive discussions, companies such as Germany's CENIT AG, Canada's First Phosphate Corp., dynaCert, Desert Gold, and Australia's Manuka Resources will provide exclusive insights into their strategies. The digital conference will be moderated by Stockhouse media star Lyndsay Malchuk, who is well-known for her incisive interviews. Why should you attend this event?

time to read: 4 minutes | Author: Mario Hose
ISIN: DESERT GOLD VENTURES | CA25039N4084 , Manuka Resources Limited | AU0000090292 , DYNACERT INC. | CA26780A1084 , FIRST PHOSPHATE CORP | CA33611D1033 , CENIT AG O.N. | DE0005407100 , MARINOMED BIOTECH AG INH. | ATMARINOMED6 , Altech Advanced Materials AG | DE000A31C3Y4 , DEUTSCHE ROHSTOFF AG | DE000A0XYG76 , GLOBEX MINING ENTPRS INC. | CA3799005093 , POWER METALLIC MINES INC. | CA73929R1055 , PASINEX RESOURCES LTD. | CA70260R1082 , NETRAMARK HOLDINGS INC | CA64119M1059 , MIMEDIA HOLDINGS INC | CA60250B1067

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    "In uncertain times, direct dialogue is essential," says Mario Hose of Apaton Finance GmbH. "At this event, you won't just hear ideas – you will meet the people turning them into reality."

    Secure your spot now – registration takes just a few clicks and is completely free!

    Future-focused topics: From green energy to medical technology

    The International Investment Forum (IIF) has established itself as a melting pot for innovation over the past several years. In 2025, five key industries will be in the spotlight. These include AHT Syngas Technology from the Netherlands, which aims to decarbonize industry with syngas technologies. Germany's Bio-Gate AG, based in Nuremberg, reduces surgical risks with antimicrobial coatings. Canada's dynaCERT offers hydrogen systems for trucks, while Austria's Marinomed Biotech presents nasal COVID-19 therapies. "It's the mix that matters," emphasizes GBC CEO Manuel Hölzle. "From raw materials explorers like Kobo Resources to AI pioneers like NetraMark - this is where you can see just how diverse future-focused investments can be."

    Moderating with a punch: Lyndsay Malchuk gets to the heart of the matter

    Lyndsay Malchuk provides the necessary dynamism. The award-winning columnist from Stockhouse Media is a seasoned moderator of financial conferences. Malchuk is known for her sharp questions and balanced skepticism. "Lyndsay asks what others are afraid to," praises one regular attendee. The Canadian, who also appears as a stock market commentator for BNN Bloomberg, is set to host key sessions at the IIF, including presentations by Globex Mining and Volatus Aerospace. Her motto?: "Investing is about believing in stories. My job is to check whether the numbers support the story."

    Who is attending? Here is an overview of all companies and speakers.

    A total of over 20 companies from Europe, North America, and Australia will take the stage.

    Overview of all companies and speakers

    The full schedule is available on the IIF website – each slot includes a convenient "Join Zoom" link that will take you directly to the presentation of your choice. The opening session starts at 9:55 AM CEST, followed by 30-minute company presentations throughout the day.

    Each session is listed with local times for Europe (CEST), North America (ET), and Asia (HKT) - making it easy to join in, whether you are in Frankfurt, New York, or Singapore. Want to ask live questions or simply listen in? To participate, click here:

    Free registration form

    This way, you won't miss any of the 20 speakers and will always be on time.

    Behind the scenes: Sponsors make it possible

    The forum is organized by the financial communication experts at GBC AG and Apaton Finance GmbH. The event is supported by industry leaders such as Stockhouse Media, which brings strong reach across North America, and technology partners like Zoom. "Our goal is to provide a platform without barriers," says Apaton CEO Hose. "Whether you're tuning in from Toronto, Singapore, or Frankfurt - the quality remains the same."

    Here is an overview of the sponsors:

    Overview of sponsors 15. International Investment Forum

    How to secure your spot – Free of charge and without obligation

    Registering is easy: Simply enter your name and email address at this link Free registration form and the access link will be sent straight to your inbox.

    "We want everyone to be able to attend," emphasizes Hölzle. "From family offices to private investors – this is about ideas, not budgets."


    Conclusion: A quick visit to the future

    The 15th IIF promises more than just company presentations. It is a world tour of innovation hotspots – without the stress of flying and jet lag. Anyone who wants to know where the markets will be heading by 2030 should not miss any of the sessions, such as those from Altech Advanced Materials (battery technology) or Power Metallic Mines (rare earths). Or as Lyndsay Malchuk puts it: "This is where the pioneers meet, those who don't just talk about change – they create it." So mark your calendars, register, and tune in on May 21. The future won't wait.


    About the IIF – International Investment Forum

    The 15th IIF – International Investment Forum - will take place on May 21, 2025. Companies and their CEOs or top managers will present and answer questions live from investors via Zoom. The event will start at 9:55 AM (CEST – Central European Summer Time) and end at 8:00 PM CEST. The event is organized from Germany as a joint project between Apaton Finance GmbH and GBC AG.

    For more information: www.ii-forum.com

    About Apaton Finance GmbH (Co-Organizer)

    Apaton focuses primarily on growth companies and helps build investor relations. Partners are represented all over the world. When a company is in a transitional phase and entering a new market or growth phase, Apaton springs into action. Apaton's experts create investable visibility in new regions and markets.

    Press contact:
    Mario Hose
    +49 511 67 68 731
    press@apaton.com

    About GBC AG (Co-Organizer)

    GBC AG, based in Augsburg, Germany, is a leading independent research and consulting firm for medium-sized, publicly traded companies. Since 2001, it has successfully organized investor conferences, including the renowned MKK Munich Capital Market Conference in Munich (https://mkk-konferenz.de/) and the innovative digital International Investment Forum (IIF), www.ii-forum.com. Over 20 years of conference history, numerous small and mid-cap issuers have already used these platforms. The target audience is investors, analysts, and financial journalists. The offering is complemented by GBC Kapital GmbH in the area of corporate finance.

    Press contact:
    Marita Conzelmann
    +49 821 241133-49
    konferenz@gbc-ag.de


    Conflict of interest

    Pursuant to §85 of the German Securities Trading Act (WpHG), we point out that Apaton Finance GmbH as well as partners, authors or employees of Apaton Finance GmbH (hereinafter referred to as "Relevant Persons") currently hold or hold shares or other financial instruments of the aforementioned companies and speculate on their price developments. In this respect, they intend to sell or acquire shares or other financial instruments of the companies (hereinafter each referred to as a "Transaction"). Transactions may thereby influence the respective price of the shares or other financial instruments of the Company.
    In this respect, there is a concrete conflict of interest in the reporting on the companies.

    In addition, Apaton Finance GmbH is active in the context of the preparation and publication of the reporting in paid contractual relationships.
    For this reason, there is also a concrete conflict of interest.
    The above information on existing conflicts of interest applies to all types and forms of publication used by Apaton Finance GmbH for publications on companies.

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    Der Autor

    Mario Hose

    Born and raised in Hannover, Lower Saxony follows social and economic developments around the globe. As a passionate entrepreneur and columnist he explains and compares the most diverse business models as well as markets for interested stock traders.

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