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International Buyer Program (IBP)

Each year the U.S. Commercial Service Egypt selects and promotes several trade shows in the U.S. representing leading industrial sectors. Commerical specialists in our offices in Cairo and Alexandira organize and escort groups of business persons to attend these shows to meet with U.S. companies at major trade shows in the United States.

Some of the value-added services offered to our delegates include:

  1. Complimentary show directory that includes the profile of each delegate.
  2. Hotel reservation at the show at discounted rates.
  3. Complimentary match-making service to delegates.
  4. Group appointments at the Consular Office.
  5. Pre-departure briefing for the delegates in Egypt.
  6. Pre-registration of the delegates and collection of badges in advance so that they do not have to stand in long lines.
  7. If required, assist delegates with interpretation service at the show with US Exhibitors.
  8. Complimentary use of the International Visitors Center at the show.

The International Visitors Center (IVC) provides special services through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Buyer’s Program to assist international visitors.

The IVC services that will be available for international delegates include:

  • Interpreters
  • Meeting rooms
  • Internet access
  • Computerized matching service enabling exhibitors and international delegates to secure real trade leads and act on those leads while at the Show
  • Free shuttle buses between the official conference hotels and the convention center.

The U.S. Commercial Service Egypt is planning to organize group delegation trips to visit the following trade shows:

The International Franchise Expo: The world’s premier franchising event will be held at the Washington Convention Center in Washington D.C. from March 30 - April 1, 2007.

Show: International Franchise Expo
Sponsor: International Franchise AssociationInternational Franchise Expo
Site: Washington D.C.
Dates: March 30 - April 1, 2007    

The world's premier franchise event showcasing hundreds of franchise concepts is an annual event sponsored by the International Franchise Association (IFA). Franchising companies at the IFE come from a vast array of industries offering concepts at all investment levels. Another high point at the IFE is the most comprehensive conference program offered on franchising. A powerhouse marketing campaign attracts qualified prospects from through out the United States. For over a decade, the IFE has been the meeting place for the franchise industry where franchisors both domestic and international, franchisees, suppliers, industry publications, all come together to conduct the business of franchising.  
For more information on the show, please visit the show's website http://www.ifeinfo.com/index.cfm

If you are interested in attending this show and would like to join the Embassy's delegation, please contact Commercial Specialist Ms. Cherine Maher at email: Cherine.Maher@N0SPAM.N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov .

The National Broadcasting Association Show: The world’s largest electronic media show will be held at the Las Vegas Center in Las Vegas, NV from April 16-19 2007.

Show: National Association of Broadcasters Show
Sponsor: National Association of Broadcasters
Site: Las Vegas NV
Dates: April 16-19, 2007    

The NAB Show is one of the ten largest trade shows in North America and provides the world’s most comprehensive gathering of television, radio, film, audio and multimedia professionals. Combining a trade show floor featuring more than 1,400 exhibitors on 700,000+ net square feet of exhibit space with more than 300 educational sessions, this event annually redefines the future of electronic media. The NAB show attracts a broad cross-section of attendees from all facets of the electronic media industries and supports their business needs through comprehensive exhibits, networking events, and extensive educational programs covering engineering, production and post-production, management, sales & marketing, policy & regulation, and emerging technologies.  

For more information on the show, please visit the show's website http://www.nabshow.com/

If you are interested in attending this show and would like to join the Embassy's delegation, please contact Commercial Specialist Ms. Hend El-Sineity at email: hend.el-sineity@N0SPAM.N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov

For a complete Listing of 2007 Commerce Department’s International Buyer Program: