This page lists selected upcoming American industry trade shows at which the U.S. Commercial Service maintains a presence. Please feel free to contact us for more information about any of these events. This page will be updated to reflect new events as information becomes available.
For a complete list of U.S. trade shows that are supported by the U.S. Commercial Service you can visit: International Buyer Program
2008
October
October 20-26, 2008
HIGH POINT MARKET (home furnishings)
High Point, North Carolina
Contact: Ms. Brigitte de Stexhe
Email: Brigitte.de.Stexhe@mail.doc.gov
Tel: +32 2 508 2454
HOME MARKET is the largest home home furnishing industry trade
show in the world, bringing more than 85,000 people from 110
countries. Twice a year, this marketplace hosts business people
responsible for 99 percent of the industry’s total buying power
from across the U.S. and around the world. Indeed, more than
2,600 exhibitors will be there, launching tens of thousands of
new products in every home furnishing category.
For more information, please go on www.highpointmarket.org or
contact us.
October 21-23, 2008
IFAI (specialty fabric)
Charlotte, North Carolina
Contact: Ms. Brigitte de Stexhe
Email: Brigitte.de.Stexhe@mail.doc.gov
Tel: +32 2 508 2454
IFAI is the largest specialty/technical textiles trade show held in the Americas. More than 8,000 participants from 61 countries make up IFAI each year and every year. It is THE epicenter for suppliers, manufacturers, specifiers and end=users from accross the world to network and to do business.
Complete information can be found on the IFAI website - http://www.ifaiexpo.info
November
November 9-12, 2008
Pack Expo 2008
Chicago, Illinois
Contact: Mr. Pierre Thomas
Email: Pierre.Thomas@mail.doc.gov
Tel: +32 2 508 2889
Pack Expo is the largest trade show in the packaging
sector. More than 2,000 companies will exhibit their
products over more than 1.1 net square feet. PACK EXPO
International will focus on the latest developments in packaging
technology and will showcase exhibitors' state-of-the-art
advances in packaging machinery, converting machinery, materials,
packages and containers, and components. The most prominent
companies in the industry will be exhibiting and making product
introductions at the show. PACK EXPO International is a biennial
event (every other year) - ideal timing for important industry
updates and new product technology.
For more information contact us or go to http://pei2008.packexpo.com/
November 17-21, 2008
IAAPA Attractions Expo
Orlando, Florida
Contact: Mr. Pierre Thomas
Email: Pierre.Thomas@mail.doc.gov
Tel: +32 2 508 2889
IAAPA Attractions Expo delivers cutting-edge products and services at a remarkable value. It’s the ultimate global marketplace for the attractions industry! Here you will find everything you need to generate revenue and keep visitors coming back for more. Explore more than 46,000 net square meters of exhibit space, meet suppliers, take facility and show floor vendor tours, and network with your colleagues from around the world.
For complete information on this show, please visit - http://www.iaapa.org
2009
January
January 20-23, 2009
International Builders Show 2009
Las Vegas, Nevada
Contact: Mr. Stephane Croigny
Email: Stephane.Croigny@mail.doc.gov
Tel: +32 2 508 2456
The International Builders' Show is the largest annual light construction building industry trade show in the world and also includes the largest number of construction related meetings, seminars and workshops. There are more than 1,600 individual manufacturers and suppliers who exhibit at the show, with over 1 million gross square feet of exhibit space. The show offers the largest display of residential and commercial building industry products and materials in more than 200 construction product categories and attracts more than 105,000 professionals from nearly 100 countries For more information on the IBS 2009 event, please check the show's web site: http://www.buildersshow.com
January 28-30, 2008
International Poultry Expo and International Feed
Expo
Atlanta, Georgia
Contact: Mr. Pierre Thomas
Email: Pierre.Thomas@mail.doc.gov
Tel: +32 2 508 2889
The International Poultry Expo is the networking hub of the world for the poultry industry! Every segment of the poultry and egg industry is represented: feed milling, live production, hatchery, processing, further processing, packaging, commercial egg, marketing, and all support activities.
For complete information on this show, please visit - http://www.internationalpoultryexposition.com/
July
July 31 - August 2, 2009
WSA - World Shoe Association
Las Vegas, Nevada
Contact: Ms. Brigitte de Stexhe
Email: Brigitte.de.Stexhe@mail.doc.gov
Tel: +32 2 508 2454
WSA is the world's largest and most comprehensive footwear and accessories marketplace. With more than 1,600 exhibitors and 6,000 brands, it is comprised of the majority of the leading U.S. manufacturers and brands, retailers and wholesalers.
Complete information can be found on the WSA website - http://www.wsashow.com