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Business Networking & Trade Fairs in Spanish: Phrases and Examples
Learn practical Spanish for networking events and trade fairs: introduce yourself, explain your company, start conversations, present products, exchange contact details and arrange professional follow-up.
Professional networking
Prepare a short introduction before the event
At a trade fair you may repeat the same introduction many times. Prepare two or three sentences explaining who you are, what your company does and which contacts you are interested in meeting.
For the commercial vocabulary behind products, clients and markets, see the Business Spanish vocabulary guide . If the conversation becomes a sales discussion, continue with Business Sales in Spanish .
Say who you are and what your company does.
Find out why the other person is at the event.
Exchange contact details and define the next conversation.
Conversation structure
A simple structure for networking in Spanish
Exchange names, roles and companies.
Use a simple question about the event or industry.
Ask about the company, market or current needs.
Present the relevant part of your company or offer.
Exchange details and arrange the next contact.
Introductions
How to introduce yourself at a trade fair in Spanish
Hola, soy Laura Weber.
Hello, I'm Laura Weber.
Trabajo para una empresa alemana llamada...
I work for a German company called...
Soy responsable de ventas internacionales.
I'm responsible for international sales.
¿A qué se dedica su empresa?
What does your company do?
¿Cuál es su función en la empresa?
What is your role in the company?
Encantado de conocerle.
Nice to meet you.
Starting a conversation
Useful small-talk questions at a business event
A short neutral question can open the conversation before you discuss business. At professional events, the event itself gives you an easy shared topic.
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| ¿Es la primera vez que viene a esta feria? | Is this your first time at this trade fair? |
| ¿Qué le parece el evento? | What do you think of the event? |
| ¿Ha venido con otros compañeros de su empresa? | Did you come with other colleagues from your company? |
| ¿Han participado otros años? | Have you participated in previous years? |
| ¿Qué tipo de empresas espera encontrar aquí? | What kind of companies are you hoping to meet here? |
| ¿Qué mercados son importantes para ustedes? | Which markets are important for you? |
| ¿Conoce bien este sector? | Do you know this sector well? |
At a busy trade fair, a short question is usually easier than a long prepared introduction. Once the other person explains why they are there, you can decide whether the conversation should become more commercial.
Your company
How to explain what your company does in Spanish
Nuestra empresa se dedica a...
Our company is active in...
Nos especializamos en...
We specialise in...
Trabajamos principalmente con empresas del sector...
We mainly work with companies in the ... sector.
Tenemos presencia en varios mercados europeos.
We have a presence in several European markets.
Nuestro producto está diseñado para...
Our product is designed for...
La principal ventaja es...
The main advantage is...
If you need to explain your company or product in more detail, the Business Presentations in Spanish guide includes phrases for company introductions, benefits, figures and results.
At the stand
Useful Spanish phrases at a trade fair stand
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| ¿Puedo ayudarle? | Can I help you? |
| ¿Conoce ya nuestros productos? | Are you already familiar with our products? |
| ¿Qué tipo de solución está buscando? | What kind of solution are you looking for? |
| Este es nuestro modelo más reciente. | This is our latest model. |
| Le puedo mostrar cómo funciona. | I can show you how it works. |
| Aquí tiene nuestro catálogo. | Here is our catalogue. |
| Tenemos más información técnica en nuestra página web. | We have more technical information on our website. |
| Podemos preparar una oferta según sus necesidades. | We can prepare an offer based on your requirements. |
Contact details
How to exchange contact details in Spanish
¿Tiene una tarjeta?
Do you have a business card?
Aquí tiene mi tarjeta.
Here is my card.
¿Me puede dar su correo electrónico?
Can you give me your email address?
Le envío mis datos por correo.
I'll send you my details by email.
¿Podemos conectar por LinkedIn?
Can we connect on LinkedIn?
Este es mi número de teléfono.
This is my phone number.
Next step
How to arrange a follow-up meeting after a trade fair
A good trade-fair conversation should end with a clear next step when both sides want to continue. That may be an email, video call, technical meeting or quotation.
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| ¿Le parece si seguimos hablando después de la feria? | Would you like to continue the conversation after the trade fair? |
| ¿Podemos programar una reunión la próxima semana? | Can we schedule a meeting next week? |
| ¿Qué día le viene bien? | What day works for you? |
| Le escribiré después de la feria. | I'll write to you after the trade fair. |
| Le enviaré la información técnica mañana. | I'll send you the technical information tomorrow. |
| Podemos organizar una videollamada con nuestro equipo técnico. | We can arrange a video call with our technical team. |
| Le enviaremos una propuesta la próxima semana. | We'll send you a proposal next week. |
For calls arranged after the event, see Business Phone Calls & Video Calls in Spanish . For written follow-up, the Business Spanish email guide includes complete examples.
Trade fair dialogue
Example networking conversation in Spanish
This example shows two professionals meeting for the first time at an industrial trade fair.
After the event
Example Spanish follow-up after a trade fair
The MundoDele view
You do not need to explain everything at the stand
Trade fairs are noisy and conversations are often short. Your first goal is to understand whether the other person's interests match what your company can offer.
Prepare a short company introduction and a few questions. Save the detailed presentation, technical explanation or price discussion for the next meeting when there is more time.
If commercial terms become relevant during the conversation, the Business Negotiations in Spanish guide covers prices, conditions, counteroffers and agreements.
Common mistakes
Common mistakes when networking in Spanish
| Mistake | Better approach |
|---|---|
| Preparing a long company speech | Prepare a two- or three-sentence introduction and let the conversation develop. |
| Talking about your product before asking what the other person needs | Ask a few questions first and present the relevant part of your offer. |
| Collecting contact details without discussing a next step | Agree on an email, call, proposal or meeting before leaving. |
| Waiting too long to follow up | Refer to the meeting and send the promised information while the conversation is still fresh. |
| Using very informal Spanish immediately | Start with neutral professional language and adapt to the other person's tone. |
Prepare for your next event
Practise networking and trade fair conversations in Spanish
MundoDele Business Spanish lessons can use the events, products and contacts relevant to your work. You can practise your introduction, company description, trade-fair conversations and follow-up before the event.
FAQ
FAQ: Business Networking & Trade Fairs in Spanish
How do you introduce yourself at a trade fair in Spanish?
Useful phrases include Hola, soy..., Trabajo para..., Soy responsable de... and Encantado de conocerle.
How do you make small talk at a Spanish business event?
You can ask ¿Es la primera vez que viene a esta feria?, ¿Qué le parece el evento? or ¿Han participado otros años?.
How do you ask what a company does in Spanish?
A common professional question is ¿A qué se dedica su empresa?. You can also ask ¿En qué mercados trabajan? or ¿Qué tipo de clientes tienen?.
How do you exchange contact details in Spanish?
Useful phrases include ¿Tiene una tarjeta?, ¿Me puede dar su correo electrónico?, Le envío mis datos and ¿Podemos conectar por LinkedIn?.
How do you arrange a follow-up meeting after a trade fair?
You can say ¿Podemos programar una reunión la próxima semana?, Le escribiré después de la feria or ¿Qué día le viene bien?.
What should I say when someone visits my trade fair stand?
You can start with ¿Puedo ayudarle? or ¿Conoce ya nuestros productos?. Then ask what the visitor is looking for before explaining the relevant product or service.
Can I practise trade fair conversations with MundoDele?
Yes. MundoDele Business Spanish lessons can include networking, trade fair conversations, company introductions, product explanations and professional follow-up. Contact info@mundodele.com.
Language references
Language references
- Real Academia Española – Diccionario panhispánico de dudas
- FundéuRAE – recommendations on current Spanish usage
- Instituto Cervantes – Plan Curricular
Guide updated: August 2026.
The MundoDele view
Prepare the first minute and the next step
At a trade fair, you rarely need a perfect ten-minute conversation. You need a clear introduction, a few useful questions and enough Spanish to recognise when a contact is worth continuing.
Prepare the first minute before the event. Then prepare the sentence that moves the contact forward: a meeting, email, call or exchange of information.
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